Give Your Skin a High

It might sound like a fairy tale but the new wave in facials actually gives you the feel of it. So forget conventional creams and pamper your skin with wine and cocoa for a radiant look.

Wine n shine
Ever thought that wine, valued for heart and health, can also do magic to your skin? Try it. Fortified with antioxidants it is essentially therapeutic and soothing. An abundant source of resveratrol it is easily absorbed by the skin and acts as an age defeating agent. A perfect blend of essential nourishing oils and other ingredients, vinotherapy pampers the skin while eliminating the dead cells and enhancing blood circulation. Adding amazing glow to the skin it also deeply moisturizes rejuvenates and soothes the skin. High levels of polyphenol help defend against certain fungal infections and diseases. It also curbs pigmentation of the skin & helps in the reversal of tanning.
A wine facial takes an hour to complete and can be taken once a month.

Get chocoholic
Eat some, apply some. Let those aphrodisiacs work on your face too. Chocolate facials are ‘the’ facials to stimulate your senses. The pleasurable aroma of chocolate leaves you uplifted and glowing. What was believed to cause acne when smeared on the face has actually turned out to be a cosmetic miracle. When consumed as a part of a balanced diet, this sweet thing has very many health benefits. Cocoa or dark chocolate is loaded with flavonoids and antioxidants that protect the heart. It lowers blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels. When applied on face the same anti oxidant properties help prevent free radicals from damaging the skin’s elastin, collagen and other protein. A perfect food for all types of skin, it acts as a deep cleanser and opens up clogged pores. The cocoa butter present in it makes the skin soft and supple. The polyphenol compounds in dark chocolate are also believed to have anti-aging properties which help smoothes the wrinkles after a few sessions.
Recent scientific studies have suggested chocolate boosts the serotonin in the brain that produces a calming effect and stability. “Stress has been blamed for causing acne. If chocolate stimulates the serotonin level and soothes the nerves, then chocolate could ironically be found to assist in acne restraint,” according to the Acne Resource Center Online.

So, what are you waiting for, indulge yourself and feel better than ever.

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