Cocoa body scrub, how to prepare it at home

Many dermatologists agree that, even if there are no studies that demonstrate the link between diet and skin health, what we eat can greatly influence the beauty of our complexion.

A healthy and balanced diet rich in foods that contain large amounts of nutrients, such as nutraceuticals, would help the skin to regenerate.

This would also result in healthier, brighter and blemish-free skin.

Up until now we have talked about how important it is for our health to add these Superfoods in our diet for their value nutritional.

But why not exploit the intrinsic characteristics of these "super foods" to also enhance the beauty of the skin?

Cocoa and its properties

cocoa has one of the highest antioxidant properties.

Cocoa powder contains a large amount of flavonoids, a subgroup of polyphenols. The quantity of flavonoids depends on the processing to which the cocoa has been subjected.

NaturalBio cocoa powder is 100% pure and natural and comes from raw beans. raw cocoa maintains high levels of all nutrients and, therefore, also of flavonoids.

On the contrary, when cocoa powder is alkalized, i.e. treated with alkaline salts, this process has the final effect of a significant reduction in the percentage of flavonoids.

Cocoa flavonoids are, obviously, absorbed when we consume high-quality cocoa through food.

But, on a side note, it is also possible to exploit these important characteristics of cocoa powder to create a fragrant cocoa body scrub that is truly effective on the skin.

Cocoa and coconut oil body scrub

You will need just a few ingredients to make this simple recipe.

It can be applied both on the body, for example to help with ingrown hairs, and on the face, ideal for blemishes and blackheads.

This scrub is able to remove dry skin, making the skin incredibly smooth and velvety.

The mixture of cocoa and sugar found inside becomes a natural exfoliant for the skin, while the coconut oil hydrates and softens it.

Furthermore, the antimicrobial properties of coconut oil will thoroughly cleanse the area and promote healing processes.

Let's find out how to prepare the cocoa body scrub with coconut oil.

Recipe: Cocoa body scrub and coconut oil

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of NaturalBio cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• NaturaleBio coconut oil q.b.
• NaturaleBio Matcha green tea q.b. (optional)

Preparation:

1. Take a bowl and put the brown sugar with the cocoa inside.
2. Then add the coconut oil, previously melted, and mix carefully until you reach a creamy mixture.
3. At this point, if you wish, you can add the matcha green tea until it forms a cream with a thick consistency.
4. Apply the cocoa body scrub with coconut oil to the affected areas, on damp skin, using circular movements for at least 5 minutes. If you apply it to the face it is important to be delicate so as not to irritate the skin.
5. Finally, rinse with plenty of water.

This cocoa body scrubcan be kept for a long time if well closed and stored in a cool, dry place, to avoid contamination it is advisable to remove the mixture with a teaspoon or spatula that is always clean and dry.

It can be applied up to 2 times a week on the skin of the body, on the face it is advisable to apply only once a week because the skin is more sensitive. If you have delicate skin, carefully evaluate the use of this scrub before using it, perhaps testing it beforehand on a small area.

If you apply it in the shower, be very careful because the coconut oil could make the surface slippery!