It may taste delicious but dark chocolate is more than just a decadent treat. It boasts some truly amazing skin benefits. Chocolate comes from the cacao fruit bean and has been used in alternative medicine treatment for thousands of years. The cacao beans are full of flavanol antioxidants which provide powerful protection against free radicals and environmental skin damage. Free radicals can contribute to common signs of aging such as wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and even skin cancer.The antioxidants in dark chocolate help the body fight free radical damage and may prevent fine lines, age-spots, and wrinkles. Recent studies have shown that it also offers some UV protection. It was reported in Allure magazine that people who drank a dark chocolate preparation daily for 12 weeks experienced, “25% fewer incidents of skin redness due to UV exposure and improved hydration and skin texture.”
As with all things, not all chocolate is created equal. Milk and dairy in chocolate candy may inhibit the body’s ability to absorb antioxidants. To get the most beneficial effects from eating chocolate, you have to consume at least three ounces daily which contains a minimum of 50% cacao. The higher percentage of cacao within the chocolate, the better it is for you and your skin. Ghirardelli offers 72% cacao dark chocolate in its dark Twilight Delight and even 86% cacao dark chocolate in its intense Midnight Reverie selection. A few ounces of dark chocolate each day will keep your taste buds happy and your skin more youthful and beautiful. It's a delicious addition to any skin care routine.
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