If you can’t eat it, wear it. For anyone seeking smooth, toned skin, this is the mask for you! Plus it is suitable for vegans and chocolate lovers.
You will need:
- ¼ banana—great dose of vitamins A, B, C and E along with minerals like potassium, zinc, iron and manganese helpful in maintaining the integrity and elasticity of the skin. Highly nourishing, softening, and soothing.
- 1 T. raw organic cacao powder (preferably fair trade certified)—high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to slow aging and increase blood flow, which promotes cellular healing and help repair damage to your skin tissue.
- 1 tsp. turmeric—brightens and cleanses skin while reducing inflammation.
- 1 dash vitamin C crystals/1 vitamin C powder capsule (optional)—increases collagen production and may repair UV damage like discoloration and fine lines.
Optional add ons:
- Acai Berry powder—packed with nutrients, containing Antioxidants, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, Calcium, Phosphorous, B Vitamins, Fiber, and even Protein. (From Nature’s Happiness.)
- Zeolite powder—a non-toxic, deeply detoxifying, alkalizing, dietary supplement earth clay that can be taken internally and externally to help rid the body of toxins such as radiation, heavy metals, ammonia, and other harmful environmental chemicals. (From Nature’s Happiness)
What to do:
Mash all the ingredients together in a bowl with a fork. Massage this delicious chocolate scented mask onto your skin. A slight tingling from the vitamin C is normal, but remove if it feels too strong. Relax for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with a warm washcloth.
Results
Skin looks tighter and brighter with a warm glow.
Not in the mood to make this mask?
Buy this super cool formula*: The Little Alchemist Cocoa & Banana Face Glow, $65, with similar ingredients like:
- Raw Cacao
- Banana
- Acai Berry
- Green Papaya
- Zeolite
- Turmeric Root
Or try this awesome blend:
Photo courtesy of Gloss48
Josh Rosebrook’s Cacao Antioxidant Mask, $60 is chock full of organic and natural ingredients like almond and grape seed oils, in addition to herbal infusions of:
- Lavender flowers
- Ginkgo leaf
- Alfalfa
- Bilberry
- Neem leaf
- Comfrey
- Marshmallow root
- Skullcap
- St. John’s Wort
Yep. Go try making these masks yourself. Hehe. This mask is a truly superior product and I’d buy it again for sure.
*I haven’t tried The Little Alchemist mask yet but based on stellar reviews from some of my favorite bloggers, I’d say it looks like a winner.
The DIY recipe originally appeared on WishGarden Herbs Blog here.
