Chocolate Body Care Recipes

Chocolate Body Polish This gentle exfoliating scrub will keep skin healthy look and soft. It smells great too! ½ cup Turbinado sugar* ¼ cup sweet almond oil 2 tablespoons cocoa powder Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Pour into a clean jar with a tight lid. To use, massage onto damp skin with your fingertips while in the shower. Rinse well with warm water. *Turbinado sugar is raw cane sugar that still contains molasses. You can find it in the baking isle of most supermarkets. Chocolate ~ Lavender Facial Mask Milk and coffee contain natural acids that help to stimulate cell turnover, while lavender promotes healing and “calms” minor irritations. Note that this formula makes one application. 2 tablespoons coffee, finely ground 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 3 drops lavender essential oil 4 tablespoons whole milk Combine all ingredients in a small bowl to make a thin paste. To use, spread over face and neck, but avoid the eye area. Lie down to rest for 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Chocolate ~ Orange Lip Balm 11/2 teaspoons pure cocoa butter, grated 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon grated dark chocolate 1-2 drops sweet orange essential oil Place all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 30-second intervals until the cocoa butter is completely melted. Stir to blend well. Pour into a small tin or lip balm tube and let cool completely before using. Chocolate ~ Mint Massage Butter Treat your loved one to a romantic massage with this fragrant body butter. 1 tablespoon grated beeswax, grated ¼ cup cocoa butter, grated 1 tablespoon dark chocolate, grated 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 4 drops spearmint or peppermint essential oil Place all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 30-second intervals until the beeswax, cocoa butter and chocolate are completely melted. Stir to blend well. Pour into a clean, glass jar. To use, rub a small amount of butter between your hands to help it soften before applying to clean skin.