10 Delicious Ingredients to help you have an indulgent Christmas while also being Kind To your skin
The Skinsmith | 22nd December 2024
Christmas Indulgence!
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and, of course, indulgence!! What better way to indulge than with big boxes of luxury chocolate? Sorry to be a party pooper but neither your health nor your skin will thank you for bolting down the chocs no matter how much fun it is at the time! I do have a way of getting a bit of chocolate into your life and indulging in a big way while being healthy and making your skin look amazing!!
1. Chocolate
Chocolate comes in many forms, and I want to talk to you about the amazing Chocolate Mousse Hydration Masque! It probably won’t be all like you would imagine, except for the delightful smell. It dries out on the skin without feeling too tight, or overly creamy and leaves the skin looking really smoothed and refreshed. Visible signs of ageing are reduced, skin appears firmed and plumped and appearance of wrinkle depth and fine lines are reduced, it really is a rather unusual and fabulous mask. It has an impressive list of antioxidant, nourishing and hydrating ingredients:
- Cocoa: high in flavanols (an antioxidant found particularly in cocoa), antioxidant, skin smoother
- Macadamia Nut Oil: moisturizing toner, softening
- Almond Oil: vitamin rich moisturizer and conditioner
- Jojoba Oil: nourishing and hydrating
- Ginseng: revitalizing
- Vitamin E: hydrating antioxidant
- Vitamin C: antioxidant
It’s simple to use and doesn’t take a lot of time just emulsify a small amount of mask in your hand with a few drops of water. Apply evenly over the entire face as well as the neck and décolleté areas if desired. Allow the mask to dry 5–10 minutes then gently scrub off in a circular motion with a lukewarm face cloth. Rinse thoroughly with clear water.
What Goes Well with Chocolate to eat goes just as well in skincare
The natural sweetness and acidity of these fruits help balance the bitterness of dark chocolate and bring out its depth of flavour. From a skincare perspective they come together to be a powerhouse of antioxidants and vitamins offering hydration and rejuvenation to the skin.
Here are some fruits that taste exceptionally good with dark chocolate and are also exceptionally good for our skin:
There are many different kinds of Hydroxy Acids and some work better on certain skin types:
2. Cherries:
- Dark cherries and dark chocolate share a deep, rich flavour profile. Whether you're pairing dark chocolate with fresh cherries or a cherry-flavoured filling, it's a match made in heaven.
Barbados Cherry Enzyme Cleansing Powder will gently exfoliate and deeply cleanse the skin with the enzymatic power of actinidin and papain. Infused with vitamin C-rich fruits like Barbados cherry and Kakadu plum, this 2-in-1 powder-to-foam wash unveils a revitalized and radiant complexion.
3. Pineapple: Chocolate-covered pineapple can be a delicious and unique combination of flavours. The sweetness of pineapple pairs well with the rich and indulgent taste of chocolate, creating a sweet and tangy treat.
Pineapple Refining Tonique is a vegan friendly daily exfoliating toner. Formulated to gently exfoliate the skin with polyhydroxy acid and fruit enzymes. Renew dull, tired looking skin without irritation to reveal a smoother, brighter and hydrated skin. Suitable for all skin types.
4. Limes: The fresh sparkly flavour of lime pairs exceptionally well with chocolate. Lime brings out the brighter flavour notes of high-quality cocoa creating a flavour sensation that is truly divine.
Lime Refresh Tonique is refreshing toner for all skin types, particularly normal to oily skin. Rich in vitamin C, this invigorating mist tones and balances the skin’s appearance with freshly squeezed lime juice.
5. Yam & Pumpkin:
Yam & Pumpkin: It may sound a little strange, but yam and pumpkin go amazingly well with chocolate! Think yam/sweet potato brownies or Pumpkin and Chocolate Chip Cookies, delicious and good for you!
Yam & Pumpkin Enzyme Peel accelerate the exfoliation process removing dead skin cells and reducing the appearance of pigmentation, fine lines and sun damage. This delicious purée of yam and pumpkin leaves skin looking firm and radiant.
6. Raspberries: The tartness of raspberries provides a beautiful contrast to the intensity of dark chocolate. The pairing of raspberry and dark chocolate is a classic for a good reason.
Raspberry Pore Refining Masque tightens the appearance of pores and wards off damage with the astringent effect of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry. This antioxidant skin masque for all skin types provides the appearance of a smooth, refined complexion.
7. Strawberries: Strawberry and chocolate are meant to go together. Chocolate has a deep and sometimes bitter flavour that contrasts with the brightness of ripe strawberries. Chocolate covered strawberries are loaded with antioxidants, which are important for maintaining good health. Antioxidants help to protect your cells from damage, using the combination on your skin really helps prevent and heal damage in your skin.
Replenish your skin’s youthful appearance with Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Serum. Discover a radiant, youthful-looking complexion with the potent Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Serum. The unique Botanical Hyaluronic Acid Complex combines with cica, succulent strawberry and rhubarb to deeply hydrate for visibly smoother, softer skin. Suitable for all skin types, especially dry or dehydrated.
8. Peaches or Apricots:
The juicy, sweet, and slightly tart nature of peaches and apricots pairs splendidly with the rich sweetness of white chocolate as well as milk and dark chocolate.
Apricot Whip Moisturiser will revitalize your complexion with the power of pure apricot and carrot juice, infused with healthy doses of vitamins A, B, C and D. The age-defying properties of apricot will enrich and nourish your skin, giving it the appearance of a youthful glow.
9. Coconut: Chocolate and coconut are a winning combination. Think soft sponge centred lamingtons and fluffy angel cakes, to Bounty bars and raw chocolate mousse.
Coconut Age Corrective Moisturiser will leave your skin will feel instantly tighter and firmer with each application. Coconut provides deep, daily hydration in this dual action moisturiser that delivers instant firming and tightening plus long-term collagen boosting effects from a Natural Retinol Alternative.
10. Blueberries: The slightly sweet, slightly tart taste of blueberries complements dark chocolate perfectly.
Blueberry Soy Night Recovery Cream will stimulate your skin while you sleep. This cream repairs the appearance of ageing skin and returns firmness during a very important time (the most active renewal happens while we rest). By harnessing the active nutrients of blueberry and soy milk, you can wake up looking great.
Put it all together!!
- Cleanser: For all skin types the Barbados Cherry Cleanser will leave your skin looking radiant!
- Tone: Also good for all skin types but particularly oily is Lime Refresh Tonique which will balance and refresh the skin.
- Tone/Exfoliate: Pineapple Refining Tonique is again great for all skin types, it can be used daily to gently exfoliate the skin leaving it glowing and bright.
- Exfoliate: Yam & Pumpkin Enzyme Peel accelerate the exfoliation process removing dead skin cells and reducing the appearance of pigmentation, fine lines and sun damage.
- Masque: Raspberry Pore Refining Masque is good for all skin types providing the appearance of a smooth refined complexion.
For additional hydration and amazing smell layer Chocolate Mousse Hydration Masque over the top of your raspberry. Visible signs of ageing will be reduced, and the skin will be left plump and firm.
- Serum: Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Serum gives your skin a youthful looking glow with hyaluronic acid and vitamin-rich strawberries and rhubarb. It’s a powerful re-hydrator for dry skin.
- Moisturise: Apricot Whip Moisturiser is a great choice for normal to combination skin, pure apricot and carrot juice, nourish your skin, giving it the appearance of a youthful glow.
For dryer mature skin types Coconut Age Corrective Moisturiser is a wonder!! Coconut provides deep, daily hydration as well as instant firming and tightening with long term collagen boosting effects from a Natural Retinol Alternative.
- Nighttime: To make the most of that nighttime repair time use Blueberry Soy Night Recovery Cream, by the time you wake up skin will appear revitalised and more youthful.
You can also replace your night moisturiser 1-2 times a week with a masque, much as I’d like to suggest chocolate (which would have an absolutely fantastic effect on the skin) I’m going to be sensible and suggest something that might show up less!! You can use an old pillowcase or towel to protect your pillow (we’d suggest doing this whichever masque you choose) so if you feel like giving it a go you won’t lose. I think Strawberry Rhubarb Masque is an intensely hydrating & replenishing masque for normal to dry skin types and an exceptional night shift worker!!
Here are some tips for using an overnight mask:
- Replace your regular night cream with a night mask one to two times per week.
- Start 15-30 minutes before bedtime.
- Cleanse, tone, and apply an essence.
- Apply a thin layer of the mask to your face, neck, and décolletage.
- Use a towel to protect your pillow.
- In the morning, rinse off the mask and finish with your favourite serum and SPF Day cream.
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