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FloAdvisor #22: Chocolate for Radiant Skin

Your skin is a reflection of your health, when you neglect it, it shows no matter how many foundation layers you’ve put on. This is when chocolate comes in handy.

Chocolate — especially dark chocolate— is packed with a bunch of nutritional compounds that benefit your skin in these 4 different ways.

Prevents premature ageing

By reducing the levels of stress hormones, chocolate improves collagen content which helps delay the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Detoxifies your skin

Chocolate detoxifies your skin and sloughs off dead skin cells which helps your skin look fresh and radiant. Use chocolate with caffeine to obtain better results.

Minerals found in dark chocolate like iron, copper and zinc nourish your skin and promote cell growth.

Protects your skin from UV damage

Studies have proven that consuming chocolate that is rich in flavonols can cause a decrease in UV light sensitivity.
The flavonols present in some kinds of chocolate protect your skin from the harmful UV rays, keeping you away from skin cancer.

Moisturizes your skin

Thanks to its potent antioxidants, eating dark chocolate regularly helps keep your skin be hydrated and nourished.
It keeps the skin glowing and moisturized, and it even helps reduce dark spots and pigmentation.

Now you can eat all the chocolate you want guilt-free.

In Clinical Massage & Spa Aruba we love to take care of your skin in the most natural way. Facials, scrubs, massages and a little love from our therapists is all your skin needs to glare.