I have recently found myself addicted to Chocolate Facials. It is the easiest and simplest way to connect to the Chocolate Goddess within.

Natural raw cacao (cocoa) powder is packed with antioxidants (10 times more than blueberries and 40 times more than green tea) not to mention its the richest form of magnesium. The Chocolate Goddess within wins on all accounts healthy skin, healthy body and healthy spirit. The ancient Aztecs and Mayans were definitely onto something.

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Rules for enjoying a chocolate facial:

• No licking
• They are addictive so no more than one a week
• Organic cacao powder is the most nutritious and you deserve the best
• Repeat the chocolate mantra I reclaim the chocolate goddess within
• You can eat strawberries whilst enjoying the facial – one or two dips only is allowed
• Going naked is optional
• For a further indulgence watch the movie Chocolat or my personal favourite Like Water for Chocolate

The Authentic Chocolate Facial Recipe:
By Carole Fogarty

A little oatmeal to bind

5 tablespoons raw cacao (cocoa powder) most good health food stores will sell the powder. You can adjust the quantity to only 3 tablespoons.

3 tablespoons organic honey (darker honey is better)

3 – 5 tablespoons natural organic yoghurt

Mix the honey and cacao powder together adding as much oatmeal and yogurt to create a smooth yet thickish paste. I find the wetness of yoghurts can vary greatly and affect the facials consistency so start with 2 tablespoons and increase as needed. I generally add a little oatmeal just to bind the mixture a bit more. As you can see I’m not one for exact measurements. I tend to cook and create by feel. Sorry about that.

Further useful information:

World Cocoa Foundation – encouraging sustainable, responsible cocoa growing. Did you know there are between 40 and 50 million people who depend on cocoa for their livelihood.

From the tree to the table. A fabulous slide show showing you the process of cacao bean going from the tree to your table. This would be a great one for kids. It shows how chocolate is made.

Listen to David Wolfe America’s leading nutritional guru talk about the health properties of cacao.

Carole is a freelance writer, passionate blogger and facilitates annual Women’s Rejuvenation Retreats in Bali all coated with chocolate of course: