Get younger-looking skin with this yummy chocolate scrub

Cocoa powder has antioxidants to boost collagen in your skin.

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Written By: Priyanka Ganwani | Updated : April 14, 2015 9:58 AM IST

Your skin needs its share of pampering and exfoliation to keep it looking younger. You may want to head to expensive salons to fulfil this skincare need but we give you an easier (and reasonable) option which will relieve your skin of the dead skin cells. This tempting scrub of cocoa powder with a few drops of lemon juice or rose water and oatmeal promises clear and glowing skin.

Cocoa powder is rich in antioxidants, improves collagen production in the skin, moisturises and restores the skin s glow. Additionally, oats have anti-inflammatory properties that help exfoliate and cleanse the skin thoroughly. A few drops of lemoncould tackle stubborn blackheads and soothe the skin as well. You could also use rosewaterinstead of lemon juice. This natural astringent provides instant relief from under-eye puffiness, prevents skin from sagging and is an effective remedy for blemishes and pimples. You also could try these other amazing chocolate face and body packs at home.

Steps:

  • Take cocoa powder (depending on the areas you wish to apply the scrub) and add rosewater or lemon juice (if you have oily skin) to it.
  • Add some ground oats to the mixture.
  • You could add some raw sugar and honey too.
  • As you blend in all these ingredients, ensure the mixture is semi-solid in form.
  • Scrub your face, knees and elbows in circular motions.

You could apply this once a week or once every two weeks.

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