Chocolate is so much more than a delightful treat we eat and drink! The Latin name for Chocolate is Theobroma Cacao, which translates to "food of the gods." This captures how this skin superfood with powerful antioxidants and nutrients empower the skin with youth-boosting, revitalising benefits.
Cacao Extract (Chocolate) is found to have many organic biologically active compounds (polyphenols, flavonoids, catechins, etc.) that function as antioxidants. Numerous studies show that these antioxidants help repair skin damaged by UV rays, pollutants, and other environmental aggressors. Theobromine, one of Chocolate's super antioxidants, stimulates blood flow and supports healthy cell metabolism.
Packed with nutrients, Chocolate also contains essential vitamins and minerals that prevent and reduce the breakdown of collagen and elastin, helping the skin appear more supple and plump.
Here are the specific vitamins and minerals within this nutrient-rich extract:
Vitamin A is exceptionally rejuvenating. It regulates DNA, increases collagen and elastin formation, and reduces excess pigmentation to revitalise mature skin.
Vitamin B1 fights stress, reduces signs of ageing, enhances circulation, detoxifies, and assists in energy production.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that provides age defense against free radicals and UV damage. It promotes the repair and production of collagen and elastin, plus exfoliates and inhibits the enzyme (tyrosinase) responsible for pigment.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble antioxidant that regulates fibroblast growth factor 23 involved with cell metabolism and renewal that protects against premature ageing and UV damage and enhances Vitamin A and C absorption.
Vitamin E repairs, fights free radicals, moisturises, enriches, prevents TEWL (Transepidermal water loss), soothes, repairs, and protects cell membranes. It also helps boost skin health.
Potassium regulates the water content in our cells, making it essential for maintaining our skin's moisture levels.
Phosphorous promotes increased energy and is needed by DNA for cellular growth and reproduction. It improves all processes and is an integral part of ATP and ADP (adenosine diphosphate) production, essential to energy in all living cells and youthful-looking skin.
Zinc, required for collagen synthesis and wound repair, is a well-known acne-fighting antiseptic with soothing and skin-repairing properties.
Selenium helps maintain skin flexibility and elasticity while protecting against UV damage.
Calcium, vital for skin health, also strengthens and supports elasticity.
This creamy face and body moisturiser combines the Cacao Extract with Marine Collagen Polypeptides and Hyaluronic Acid that readily absorb into the skin, preserving moisture and visibly plumping and smoothing skin. Shea Butter effectively reduces Transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and protects the skin barrier. This superior, youth-repairing formula is further enhanced with Niacinamide to encourage healthy blood flow and deliver a smoother look and feel to the skin's surface while offering supplementary protection from Beta-Glucan and Vitamin E. Beta-Glucan, a naturally occurring polysaccharide from non-GMO oat extract, strengthens skin cells and supports immunity.
Warning: Smells good enough to eat, but don't yield to temptation!
