Your Ultimate Autumn Skincare Guide
To keep your complexion glowing and hydrated throughout the autumn months, follow our ultimate autumn skincare guide.
Vanessa Noy
March 30, 2024
Ingredient Spotlight
Cocoa in Skincare
A guilt-free treat for your skin
We like nothing better than a guilt free daily treat of cocoa and there’s nothing sweeter when your daily cocoa dose supports your quest for beautiful skin. Not just a delicious antioxidant, cocoa is a powerhouse ingredient providing benefits both inside and out. Brimming with Vitamins A,C,E and Zinc, the healing and medicinal properties of cocoa have been used as far back as the ancient Mayan and Aztec civilisations and so valuable to native tribes of Central and South America it was actually used as currency. It’s certainly no coincidence that the Latin name for cocoa; Theobroma cacao translates to “foods of the gods”.
A weekly cocoa based face mask is ideal for treating the skin holistically due to its superfood multi-functional benefits. Cellular renewal is key for radiant skin and as we age this essential skin process begins to slow. Promote new skin cells, increase blood flow and hydration to the skin while replenishing essential vitamins and minerals with cocoa in these TNC favourites…..
So much to love about a dual purpose balm, the AMLY Deep Reveal Cleansing Balm and Mask is a daily cleansing balm. With a base of cocoa seed butter this velvety balm effortlessly removes makeup and impurities, skin is left clear and calm. Use twice a week as a nourishing mask to restore, hydrate and detoxify all skin types.
AMLY Deep Reveal Cleansing Balm and Mask
Cruelty free and vegan, NAMARI Staub is a transformative and renewing dual purpose powder exfoliator and mask. Raw cocoa boosts circulation and delivers antioxidants and essential nutrients while Rhassoul clay clarifies. It’s a TNC Customer favorite due to its lush purple colour and intoxicating scent.
A potent anti-inflammatory that soothes redness and blemishes cocoa is the base ingredient in the AMALA Rejuvenate Collagen- Boosting Peptide Mask. Formulated with Cocoa Bean probiotic to minimise inflammation and balance the skin. In just one application this clinically tested mask improves skin texture and smoothness. Ideal for addressing the first signs of ageing as well as dry or dehydrated skin.
AMALA Rejuvenate Collagen- Boosting Peptide Mask
Cocoa is a rich source of phenolic phytochemicals with a higher antioxidant capacity than green tea. Antioxidants are vital in skincare, particularly in targeted serums and treatments as they limit the effects of free radicals which result in accelerated signs of ageing. Antioxidants help to repair the damage caused by free radicals and also help defend against the impact of the free radicals caused by environmental stressors, UV light and smoke.
AMALA’s Rejuvenate Targeted Wrinkle Treatment infuses the power of Cocoa Bean Extract to protect, boost elasticity and collagen synthesis for firmer and stronger skin. Clinical results saw 100% of participants saw significant improvement in hydration, wrinkle depth and wrinkle area.
AMALA Rejuvenate Targeted Wrinkle Treatment
Cocoa is the perfect base for Moisturisers
Cocoa is charged with minerals, calcium, copper, phosphorus, sodium, and potassium along with omega 6 fatty acids proven to assist skin healing at a cellular level improving the look of scars and skin marks. Fatty acids also help to hydrate the skin creating a protective barrier that helps to prevent TEWL (trans epidermal water loss) retaining moisture in skin to preserve a plump and youthful complexion. Combine antioxidant flavonoids called flavanols that help to repair skin damage improving clarity and tone and we have a heavy hitting base for all-natural face creams and moisturisers. So it’s no wonder cocoa butter is a favourite among botanical skincare formulators. Lucky for us that means some really luxe and effective natural moisturiser creams to choose from.
With the most decadent texture and scent French Girl Neroli Crème Fraiche promotes positive ageing, deeply hydrating and brightening the complexion with a base of Cocoa butter and protective Vitamin E. A delicate mid-weight face cream that suits normal and combination skin types.
FRENCH GIRL Neroli Creme Fraiche
Loaded with cocoa seed butter True Organic of Sweden Make My Day Face Cream is a soothing unisex face cream rich in antioxidants and superfoods leaving you with a revitalized complexion and balanced moisture levels while helping to naturally slow the signs of ageing.
TRUE ORGANIC OF SWEDEN Make My Day Face Cream
Revive and awaken tired-looking eyes with AMALA Rejuvenate Youth-Renewing Powerhouse Eye Cream. The proprietary blend of age-fighting bio-botanicals includes a skin-balancing power shot of Cocoa Bean probiotics enhanced with vegan prebiotics to help minimize inflammation, replenish collagen and maximize firmness.
AMALA Rejuvenate Youth-Renewing Powerhouse Eye Cream
Cocoa for kissable lips and velvet soft skin:
Theobromine, a constituent of Cocoa, acts as a vasodilator that helps to increase the blow flow to the skin’s surface. Increased blood flow promotes healing and renewal as well as hydrating the skin barrier, leaving the skin plumper and more radiant looking – perfect for treating the lips and body.
Weekly lip maintenance keeps lips smooth and youthful looking, we recommend twice weekly exfoliation, just like you do your face and body. French Girl Organic makes the most divine clean and cruelty free formulations like that of their Rose Lip Polish. Rose and mint-infused sugar is suspended in a soothing base of cocoa butter to gently buff and hydrate the lips without irritation. And not forgetting the importance of body buffing the French Girl Jasmin Sea Polish Smoothing Treatment creates silky soft skin. Himalayan sea salts and natural sugars naturally exfoliate and draw impurities, while cocoa butter boosts hydration negating the need for moisturising after bathing.
FRENCH GIRL Rose Lip Polish
FRENCH GIRL Jasmin Sea Polish – Smoothing Treatment
Cocoa For Him
Cocoa is high in Vitamin E, known to boost collagen production keeping skin firm and smooth. It’s well tolerated by all skin types, with soothing and healing properties making it an ideal ingredient for shaving and post shave care. SA.AL & Co. Shaving Creme provides a rich cream base of cocoa and Shea butter enhancing the lubricating effect, allowing the blade to effortlessly glide over the skin for a close and irritation free shave. For post-shave care SA.AL & Co. Light Moisturiser and Aftershave Balm with cocoa butter deeply hydrates while supporting skin healing ideal for minor cuts and sensitivities.
SA.AL and CO Shaving Creme
Rich lubricating cream.
Containing natural coco sugar tensides to soften the facial hair in preparation for an easy, effortless shave. The rich consistency and viscosity of the crème creates an enhanced lubricating effect when the blade glides over the skin, allowing for a close, optimized, lasting shave.
Best for: Normal to sensitive skin, prone to razor burn.
Volume: 100ml
The cocoa bean has played an important part in civilisations throughout history and is still revered as one of our most favourite desserts. Finally one of the best benefits of cocoa in skincare; it’s great for the waistline! So there is no reason not to indulge. xo
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