Liquid Gold Cosmetics As a Skincare Ingredient: Then & Now Throughout human history, gold has been sought after in the beauty industry. The use of liquid gold cosmetics to produce radiant, beautiful skin goes all the way back to early human civilization. Ancient Egyptians made use of the mineral in the form of gold masks. The Japanese Geisha preserved their…
Rich, decadent and sweet, chocolate has historically been seen as a luxury. It’s a treat that’s good on occasion, rather than meant to be consumed every day. But in recent years, the view on chocolate has turned a full 180 degrees, to the point that it’s actually considered a bit of a health food when consumed in moderation. Now it’s…
One of the best products for your skin is cacao. It’s high in antioxidants, helps nourish the skin with essential vitamins, helps reduce and prevent photodamage, and overall smells great. We like to add it to our skincare because of all of its beauty benefits. Did we mention it helps banish wrinkles? You read that right. If you haven’t tried…
Decadence Is Key When Exfoliating With A Chocolate Body Scrub There’s no question that exfoliating on a semi-regular basis is an important part of your skincare and beauty routine. It rids the skin of old and dead cells and keeps you looking renewed and refreshed. When it comes to exfoliating, the face seems to gain most of the attention. But really, your…
Cocoàge Cosmetics Knows the Power of AntioxidantsFor decades, scientists have recognized that antioxidants are important compounds for keeping the body healthy. But until the last several years, the antioxidants that researchers focused on were the “big” vitamins: A, C and E. That has all changed in recent years, as researchers have picked up on the high value of flavonoids. More than 6,000…
Let’s talk about chocolate and gold. The former is a fairly new player on the skincare scene. The latter has been in use as a facial treatment for thousands of years. When it comes down to it, which one is more effective? As it turns out, the answer just might be both of them…together. That’s the conclusion that the skincare and…
Some Chocolate Cosmetics A Day Will Keep Those Wrinkles Away Let’s face it: Everyone wants to look young. Though there’s something to be said for aging gracefully, we’d all be little more comfortable if it came without the fine lines, wrinkles and saggy skin.This likely explains why so many skincare and beauty products on the market are focused on “anti-aging” or…
In recent years, scientists have uncovered the surprising benefits of chocolate for skin health and even of how to use chocolate cosmetics to tighten skin. While chocolate in skincare seems to have many unique properties — ranging from fighting wrinkles to improving the complexion and hydrating spectacularly — one of its greatest benefits seems to be in its ability to…
Chocolate is well-known as a decadent ingredient in many desserts. That’s no surprise. But what might come as a surprise is it can also be an effective ingredient in many luxurious, soothing body lotions, as well. If you haven’t tried a chocolate body lotion yet, you’re in for a decadent surprise.A growing volume of research over the years has begun…
Chocolate has a vast number of powerful properties for the skin — recent scientific research on the topic has made this abundantly clear. And one area where chocolate shines, among many, is as an ingredient in exfoliating products such as body scrubs. If you haven’t tried a chocolate body scrub yet, you’re in for a major treat. It’s one of…