DIY Beauty: Chocolate Recipes for Your Face and Body

I know I'm not alone when I say that I love every kind of chocolate there is. Chocolate bars, hot chocolate, chocolate icecream, dark chocolate, chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies... the list goes on.

Recently, though, I've become slightly obsessed with beauty products that infuse delicious chocolately-goodness! I figured that if the big stores like Philosophy and others are making their own chocolate products, why can't I? And on that same note, why can't YOU?

Here are 3 delectable DIY beauty recipes that use chocolate as their main ingredient.

Recipe #1: Scrumptious Chocolate Facial Mask

What's it for?: Moisturizing dry skin

Indulge yourself with this sweet face mask. It serves as a moisturizing agent and leaves your skin ultra soft to the touch. Here's what you need to gather:

3 tbs. heavy cream

2 tsp. cottage cheese

1/4 cup honey

3 tsp. oatmeal

1/3 cup cocoa powder

Combine all of the ingredients into a bowl and stir until you have a smooth and consistent texture. Get rid of any lumps and bumps!

If you have a blender it would probably be easier to mix the ingredients that way.

Once your mixture is ready to go, tie your hair up and apply it to your face. Let it set for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and follow with a splash of cold water to tighten your pores. Gently pat dry.

Recipe #2: Decadent Chocolate Body Scrub

What's it for?: Exfoliating skin

This recipe yields one fierce body polishing agent! And it smells great, too! This is what you need:

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup canola oil

1/4 cup powdered cocoa

a few drops of chocolate and/or raspberry fragrance oil (optional)

In a large bowl combine all of your ingredients. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and consistent in texture.

Liberally apply the contents to your body with a washcloth or loofah. Gently massage it into your skin in a circular motion while in the shower. Rinse off and feel refreshed!

*This recipe will yield plenty so there is enough for future uses! Store the remains in an airtight container. It will last for up to 6 months.

Recipe #3: Sweet, Sweet Chocolate and Honey Scrub

What's it for?: Exfoliating and moisturizing

This is similar to the above recipe only this one incorporates a little bit of honey (which adds moisture) and uses salt instead of sugar for a less-course mixture! This is great if you are looking for a refreshing scrub-down! This is what you need:

2 cups honey

1/2 cup grapeseed oil

6 tbs. unsweetened chocolate

2 cups kosher salt

First, grate your unsweetened chocolate into a medium sized bowl.

In a separate bowl, place your honey and grapeseed oil until the two are blended together. Add the chocolate and salt. Mix completely until you have a texture that is smooth and consistent.

Liberally apply the contents to your body with a washcloth or loofah. Gently massage it into your skin in a circular motion while in the shower. Rinse off and feel refreshed!

*This recipe will yield 2 uses. Store the remains in an airtight container.