5 reasons why cocoa butter is good for your skin

Cocoa butter can help you deal with dry skin and much more. Try it out!

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Cocoa butter is one of nature s richest moisturisers that can do wonders for your skin. It has a very pleasant smell, and you will love applying the oh-so-soothing ingredient to your skin. Cosmetologist Nandita Das tells you why it can be a great addition to your beauty cabinet.

1. Moisturises skin: Cocoa butter can be used as a daily moisturiser to even skin texture and leave the skin feeling smooth. Cocoa butter works on all skin types but is particularly effective for normal to dry skin. It contains fatty acids which improve skin s moisture retention. It is also very effective to soothe skin on areas such as elbows, knees and ankles and reduce its dryness.

2. Heals chapped lips: One of the most common uses of cocoa butter is to heal chapped lips. It is an emollient and can add a protective layer of hydration to your lips. You can simply mix cocoa butter with grapefruit, orange, peppermint or orange oil to heal dry, chapped lips.

3. Prevents wrinkles and fine lines: Cocoa butter has anti-ageing properties. It is rich in anti-oxidants, omega 3 and omega 6 that helps improve the elasticity of the skin. It is an excellent free radical scavenger and works very well to hydrate the skin. Try this yummy chocolate scrub to get younger looking skin.

4. Heals burns: Cocoa butter can help soothe and replenish burnt skin. Just rub a small piece of cocoa butter to heal your skin. Just make sure that it does not contain alcohol or any other fragrances. These simple home remedies to soothe burns are a must try.

5. Treat eczema and dermatitis: Cocoa butter is gentle enough to be used as a treatment for eczema. It contains cocoa mass polyphenol (CMP) which helps ease skin rashes or dermatitis. You just need to rub a little cocoa butter on the affected area.

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