Chocolate - we love to eat, but did you know it could be great to use in a face pack for our skin? That's right, this indulgent treat can help you achieve radiant looking skin in no time. Dark chocolate contains catechins, polyphenols, and flavanols, which is why it is a powerful antioxidant. Thanks to all of its extraordinary properties, chocolate can help keep your skin protected against harmful UV rays and sun damage. So, now that you know just how beneficial for your skin, give these amazing DIY chocolate face packs a try and see how well they'll work for you.

Want to opt for a peel-off mask? This one will work rather well. You'll need ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ cup of organic honey and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Mix all the ingredients well to form a thick, consistent paste. Once done, apply it all over your face and let it dry. Peel it off gently and massage your face with water to wipe off any remaining product.

The advantage of using oatmeal is that it can help get rid of dead skin cells. Take ½ cup of cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons oatmeal, 1 teaspoon heavy cream and 1 teaspoon honey. Mix all the ingredients well. Once done apply the mask all over your face and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Wash off and pat dry with a towel.

What's best about this mask is that not only will it nourish your skin but it'll also gently exfoliate it. You'll need 4 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened), 4 tablespoons coffee powder, 8 tablespoons heavy cream (or almond milk, yoghurt, coconut milk) and 2 tablespoons coconut milk. Mix well, apply to your face, let it dry and then wash it off.

Say goodbye to clogged pores with the help of this nourishing and moisturising face mask. Take ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ cup organic honey and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Mix all the ingredients well to form a thick paste and then apply the paste to your skin and neck. Let it dry and then peel it off. If not, you can also rinse it off with water.

Achieve glowing skin with this chocolate and banana face pack. Cocoa powder is a rich source of antioxidants and bananas help to maintain skin's elasticity. You can also add honey to the mix as it is loaded with antibacterial properties. You will need a tablespoon each of cocoa powder, honey, and yoghurt. You will also need half a cup of mashed bananas. Once you have made a smooth paste with this blend, apply the mixture all over your face and beck. Leave it on for 15 minutes before you wash it off. Apply this treatment on your face at least once a week.

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A tablespoon each of cocoa powder and heavy cream will make a super hydrating and moisturising face mask that is suitable for all types of skin. Make sure to wash your face and pat dry before you apply this mixture. Leave it on for 30 minutes before you wash it off with water.

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A chocolate and cinnamon face mask may help to tackle oily and acne-prone skin issues. This is because both ingredients contain antioxidant properties that can take bacteria and make your skin smooth and soft. To make this treatment, you will need a tablespoon of cocoa powder, cinnamon, and honey. Mix the ingredients into a smooth paste and apply it all over your face and neck. Leave it on for at least half an hour before you wash it off with cold water. Use this face mask at least twice a week to achieve the best results.

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This face pack calls for a bit of cocoa powder combined with two tablespoons each of Fuller’s earth and yoghurt. Add a teaspoon each of coconut oil and lemon juice to the mix. While the cocoa powder is rich in antioxidant, lemon juice and yoghurt can help unclog pores. Meanwhile, the coconut oil and Fuller’s earth work to make the skin radiant. Apply this treatment on your face a few times a week.

While the ingredients for this blend may be good enough to eat, it can also do a whole lot of good to your skin. Mix a cup of strawberries and watermelon with melted chocolate. Blend all the ingredients well before you apply it on your face. Leave it on for 20 minutes before you wash it off with water. This pack will help restore moisture and keep the skin super hydrated.