More Chocolate Indulgence for your Skin
1. Chocolate Overload Foot Scrub
2 tbs. cocoa butter, crated
2 tbs. almond oil
1 tbs. cocoa powder
1/2 cup sea salt
4 to 5 drops wintergreen essential oil
Gently heat the cocoa better and almond oil until completely melted. Do not allow to boil. Remove from the heat and allow to cool a bit. Add the sea salt and the essential oil and mix till completely combined. Massage into clean feet and allow to stay on the feet for a few moments. Rinse with luke warm water and finish with a bit of foot lotion infused with peppermint oil. Place cotton socks on your feet and relax for about 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Cocoa Infused Lip Balm
1 1/2 tsp. grated cocoa butter
1/2 tsp. coconut oil
1/2 tsp. grated chocolate
1 to 2 drops essential oil of peppermint
1/2 tsp. shea butter
Combine all ingredients in a microwave-sage bowl and heat in 5 minute intervals until the mixture is completely melted. Pour into a small jar or lip balm container and cool completely before using. Use this lip balm with the hint of peppermint and a hint of chocolate whenever your lips feel a bit dry or chapped. The taste is amazing.
3. Chocolate Cuticle Cream
1 tsp. cocoa butter, grated
2 tbs. coconut oil
2 tbs. olive oil
2 tbs, grated chocolate pieces
1 tsp. shea butter
Slowly heat the cocoa butter and oils in a small double boiler over medium high heat. Add the chocolate and allow to melt completely. When mixture is completely melted, do not allow to boil. Stir well and pour into a clean dish and allow to cool completely. Massage this mixture with chocolate infused smell into your cuticles after an at home manicure or pedicure.
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