Cocoa butter is one of the natural remedies for the skin around the eyes. We love it because it smooths out crow's feet and has anti-aging benefits. Vitamins, fatty acids, phytostyrols included in the composition restore and rejuvenate the skin of the eyelids.
The oil contains Omega-3. Due to this fatty acid, the oil can replace even the most expensive cosmetic preparations.
The composition contains other useful acids, as well as vitamins K, E, A and tannin. Thanks to these components, the product is widely used in skin, hair, and nail care.
Benefits of cocoa butter for wrinkles around the eyes
Cocoa butter is a natural antioxidant. Due to its high anti-age effect, it is used in the care of aging skin. Used as a natural substitute for eyelid care cosmetics.
It has a complex effect on aging eyelid skin:
- Fights free radicals.
- Makes the walls of blood vessels stronger.
- Restores skin elasticity.
- Eliminates crow's feet.
- Relieves dryness, sagging and tightness.
Cocoa butter is useful for using on the eyelids not only for mature people. The area around the eyes is vulnerable at any age. Fatigue, lack of sleep, poor environment – all this has a negative effect on the skin of the eyelids.
The product is suitable for any skin type, absorbs well and does not cause discomfort. And another plus is the candy-chocolate aroma that relieves stress.
Composition and properties
The numerous healing properties of the oil are explained by its rich composition, which includes a number of vitamins, fatty acids that are beneficial to the skin, as well as phytosterols that promote recovery and rejuvenation.
The fruits of the cocoa tree are antioxidants, improve blood circulation, and saturate the body with valuable elements. The product makes it possible to fight colds, treat burns, and eliminate skin rashes.
Cocoa butter for the face nourishes and saturates the skin with beneficial elements, effectively moisturizes it, restores freshness and attractive appearance, and fights the aging process.
Effect of cocoa butter on the skin around the eyes
The healthiest option for butter is the one in solid bars. This oil begins to melt at the temperature of the human body. With regular use, it benefits the delicate skin of the eyelids:
- softens the skin for a long time;
- restores elasticity;
- straightens wrinkles;
- protects from frost and wind;
- renews epidermal cells.
Cocoa butter is quickly absorbed.
Due to its light structure, it does not weigh down the delicate skin of the eyelids at all. Before use, solid pieces must be melted in a steam bath. Editor's tip: to quickly melt the butter, you can blow hot air from a hairdryer on it.
Who should not use it?
Like any other cosmetic product, cocoa butter has a number of contraindications for use. First of all, these are individual reactions of the body.
Important! Chocolate is a common allergen, so using cocoa butter for cosmetic purposes without first testing for sensitivity is prohibited.
You should postpone use of the product if there are lesions or purulent rashes on the skin. You need to wait for the wounds to heal, and only then begin the procedures.
This product should be used with great caution on oily skin. You should avoid applying it undiluted, but occasionally you can make masks with the addition of the “gift of Aphrodite”, provided that drying components are included in the composition.
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Recipes for masks including cocoa butter around the eyes
The oil can be used on its own by rubbing it over your eyelids before going to bed. Another option is a compress. But most often, masks based on cocoa butter are used. They are supplemented with other natural ingredients and this makes them even more beneficial.
With parsley
A refreshing mask that will help restore tone to the area around the eyes, smooth out fine wrinkles and deeply moisturize the skin. You will need 2-3 sprigs of parsley. You need to remove the leaves from them and chop them.
Mix:
- 6–8 g cocoa butter,
- chopped parsley leaves.
Apply the resulting mixture to the eye area. After 30 minutes, rinse with water at a comfortable temperature. Blot with a paper napkin.
Vitamin
The mask eliminates wrinkles around the eyes, nourishes the skin and fights sagging eyelid skin. To prepare it, you need to buy vitamin E oil extract and sea buckthorn ether at the pharmacy in advance.
Mix:
- 1 tsp. vitamin E,
- 2 tsp. cocoa butter,
- 1 tsp. sea buckthorn oil.
Apply the mixture to cleansed eyelid skin. Do not rinse off.
You can use this composition not only as a mask, but also as a cream. To do this, pour the warm mixture into a jar and store in the refrigerator. The cream will be hard, but it will quickly melt from the warmth of your hands.
With apple
To relieve edema and swelling of the eyelids, use a simple mask with an apple.
It refreshes the skin around the eyes and restores its youthfulness. The apple must be grated in advance. Products:
- 1 tbsp. l. applesauce,
- 1 tsp. cacao butter.
Apply the paste to the area around the eyes for 15 minutes. Then remove the mask with warm water.
Milk-oil mask
The mask fights dryness and relieves irritation. The product removes signs of skin “fatigue”: swelling, sagging, swelling.
Mix:
- 1 teaspoon warm milk,
- a little cocoa butter (about a pinch)
- half a teaspoon of olive or peach ether.
Apply the mixture to your eyelids and leave for 10–15 minutes. Remove the mask with warm water.
With clay
Clay is not the most common component of masks for the skin around the eyes. It is important to ensure that the clay mask does not dry out and tighten the delicate skin around the eyes. Therefore, the exposure time of the product containing clay is no more than 10–15 minutes.
A mask with blue clay gives a healthy color to the skin around the eyes, removes excess fluid and reduces bags under the eyes. Tones and whitens dark circles.
Mix:
- 10 g vitamin A,
- 1 tsp. cocoa butter
Add blue clay to the mixture. Bring to a paste consistency. Apply the mixture to the eyelid area. Keep the mask on for 10 minutes. Then remove with a cotton pad soaked in warm milk.
Description
People who have not seen butter made from cocoa beans tend to think that this product looks like chocolate. However, this is not quite true. Under normal conditions, it is a solid mass of yellowish-white color, has a brittle consistency and a very pleasant chocolate smell. The melting point of the oil is +27 degrees, so when you wipe the skin with a piece, it melts, leaving a greasy mark. However, the oil is absorbed very quickly without forming an unpleasant greasy film.
The technology for obtaining butter from cocoa beans is quite complex, and this is reflected in the price of the product. But the value of natural cocoa butter is so great that it is worth spending money on purchasing it.
The product contains a rich set of valuable polyunsaturated fatty acids, which contribute to the healing and rejuvenation of facial skin. In the set of acids:
- oleic , which restores impaired lipid metabolism, thereby normalizing the nutrition of epidermal cells;
- stearic , which increases local immunity and provides additional protection to cells from external negative influences;
- lauric , which regulates water-salt metabolism, thereby eliminating dryness and flaking;
- palmitic, which ensures uninterrupted “delivery” of oxygen to the cells, which restores the natural healthy color of the skin;
- linoleic , which prevents the premature appearance of signs of aging;
- arachine , necessary for the normal absorption of nutrients by cells.
In addition to valuable amino acids, cocoa butter contains many vitamins, including:
- vitamin of youth - tocopherol , which promotes the synthesis of collagen fibers, “responsible” for maintaining skin elasticity;
- vitamins of group K , which increase the tone of blood vessels and accelerate the renewal of new cells, which improves tissue nutrition, and minor injuries and wounds heal much faster;
- Plant sterols help stop the natural aging process.
Such a rich and unique composition ensures widespread use of this product in cosmetology. A variety of creams and masks are made with the addition of the “gift of Aphrodite”. But using the product at home is even more effective, since preservatives and other synthetic additives are always present in finished cosmetic products. Homemade procedures are good because they use 100% natural ingredients.
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Caution in use
It is important to check cocoa butter for allergies. The product should be tested on the inside of the elbow. If no adverse reactions such as redness or itching occur, the product can be used for cosmetic purposes. There is one more nuance: the oil has comedogenic properties. This means that the pores become clogged and pimples may appear. Therefore, it is often used in conjunction with other vegetable oils.
Cosmetologists' opinion
According to professional cosmetologists, it is possible and necessary to use cocoa butter against wrinkles. This is one of the most effective means of rejuvenation .
However, one should not forget to be careful, since the use of this product may provoke the development of an allergic reaction. Only after sensitivity tests have been carried out can you begin to use the product.
is not recommended for those with oily skin , since its use can further activate the sebaceous glands. But for aging skin, cocoa bean oil is a life-giving, rejuvenating elixir.
In what cases should you refuse?
Cocoa butter for the eyes is considered a safe cosmetic product. Skin care products are recommended even for children. But there are cases when you need to refuse it:
- Allergy. In case of individual intolerance, it is better to change the oil to other drugs with a similar effect.
- Poor quality product or counterfeit. When purchasing, you need to check the authenticity and naturalness of the product. An expired, low-quality or synthetic product can do more harm than good.
Reviews
Elizaveta, 38 years old: “My skin has been dry since my youth. And now, when age-related changes have begun, it requires more careful care. I constantly bought expensive creams and serums. But they had zero effect. After reading on the forum about the beneficial properties of cocoa butter for the eyes, I decided to use this natural remedy - I made a mask with butter, honey and egg 3 times a week. The result is that wrinkles are smoothed out, the skin becomes elastic and healthy.”
Arina, cosmetologist, 37 years old: “My experience in cosmetology is 6 years. My favorite product is cocoa butter. I use it myself and recommend it to my clients. The product helps remove wrinkles around the eyes. I use it in combination with almond oil and eye cream. I apply the resulting mixture 2-3 times a week before bed. I'm satisfied with the result."
Who can use it?
It is recommended to use cocoa butter on the face if you have the following cosmetic problems:
- dry and dehydrated skin prone to flaking;
- the presence of cosmetic defects - pigmentation, including traces after healed deep acne, fresh scars, spider veins;
- the appearance of signs of withering - wrinkles, sagging;
- skin rashes - acne, pimples, as well as herpetic rashes (for herpes, the product is used as part of a complex treatment, along with antiviral drugs).
This product can be used at any age, but cocoa butter is especially recommended for women aged 35+ as a wonderful anti-aging product.
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