Slather with cocoa power

THERE’S NO QUESTION AS TO WHICH BEANS ARE TRULY THE MOST MAGICAL OF FRUIT – CHOCK-FULL OF ENDORPHINS, ANTIOXIDANTS. AND A PLETHORA OF OTHER DISEASE-COMBATING GOODIES, EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE CANDY HAS NOW COMPLETED THE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FROM THE PANTRY TO YOUR VANITY AS SHOWN BY THIS DELECTABLE SELECTION OF FACE AND BODY TREATS BY THE BEAUTY FIELD’S BEST CONNOISSEURS.

ORIGINS JUMPSTART STIMULATING BODY BAR
Bar soaps may appear slightly obsolete in today’s runny repertoire of bath gels and lotions, but the Origins Stimulatin Body Bar promises far more than the usual suds-and-stuff affair. Plumped with skin-softening nutrients like vitamin E and glycerine, this refreshing bath soap preps your body for sinless indulgence, thanks to the deepmoisturising components of pure coco. butter, spruced with deliciously tangy accents of geranium oil and sensual AL delicate ylang-ylang.

THE ORIGINS JUMPSTART STIMULATING BODY BAR IS PRICED AT $20 AND IS AVAILABLE AT ALL ORIGINS BEAUTY COUNTERS, INCLUDING ROBINSONS RAFFLES CITY.

INDIA ESTHE CHOCOLATE BODY GEL
Beauty hoarders will do well to know that the wallet’s friendliest mood-lifters are as healthy as they are inexpensive. This scrumptious-smelling treat from new kid on the block India Esthe proves a sweet alternative to budgetblowing spa visit by combining the tissue-toning effects of untreated cocoa with a newfangled heat-slimming technology. The gel emanates heat upon application, which in turn causes cellulite to break down, resulting in firmer and smoother skin over time.

THE INDIA ESTHE SLIMMING CHOCOLATE GEL IS PRICED AT $17.90 AND IS AVAILABLE AT ALL NISHINO PHARMACY OUTLETS, INCLUDING LIANG COURT SHOPPING CENTRE.

FRESH BODY MARKET CHOCOLATE MILK BATH
Packaged like a greengrocer milk carton, this bubble-bath concoction by US-based brand Fresh Body Market looks so delightfully frothy that we’re tempted to dismiss Mom’s rules and guzzle straight from the bottle. And unlike other calorie-crammed chocolate treats, this one’s actually good for you – not only is the Chocolate Milk Bath vegan-certified and paraben-free, it is made using pure organic cocoa, which is fortified with deep-cleansing and hyd rati ng properties that leave skin moisturized and baby-smooth.

THE CHOCOLATE MILK BATH BY FRESH BODY MARKET IS PRICED AT USD18 AND IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.FRESHBODYMARKET.COM.

CRABTREE & EVELYN COCOA BUTTER, NUTMEG, AND CARDAMOM BODY BUTTER
“What use are cartridges in battle? I always carry chocolate instead.” If there’s anyone who embraces the power of chocolate, it’s George Bernard Shah – him, and Cambridge-born beauty retailer Crabtree & Evelyn. Renowned for its gourmand-based bath and body range, Crabtree & Evelyn hits the sweet spot again with a much-lauded body butter that combines chocolate’s antioxidant prowess with nutmeg’s natural healing properties. The inclusion of almond oil, Shea butter, and olive oil may be too rich for Asian skins and are best saved for elbows ar knees that are prone to dryness.

THE CRABTREE & EVELYN COCOA BUTTER, NUTMEG, AND CARDAMOM BODY BUTTER IS $65 AND IS AVAILABLE AT ALL CRABTREE & EVELYN OUTLETS INCLUDING #B1-26 THE PARAGON.

KIEHL’S CREME DE CORPS
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see how this has quickly emerged as one of Kiehl’s certified best-sellers, even despite its gobsmacker of a name – in fact, the Creme de Corps is such a cult favourite that the company has even commissioned its release in supersized litre-bottle versions. Fluffy and luxurious, but not overly greasy, this lotion is fortified with a soothing blend of cocoa butter, beta-carotene, and sesame oil – particularly ideal for those with extremely dry skin. Expect visible results in just a little over ten days.

THE KIEHL’S CREME DE CORPS IS PRICED AT $38 FOR A 4.2 OZ BOTTLE, $57 FOR A 8.4 OZ BOTTLE, AND $97 FOR A 16.4 OZ BOTTLE WITH ATTACHED PUMP. CREME DE CORPS IS AVAILABLE AT ALL KIEHL’S OUTLETS INCLUDING #01-07 THE HEEREN SHOPS.

SKIN FOOD WHITE CHOCOLATE FIRMING MASK
Chocolate sheds its infamy as a dreaded fat food with this treatment mask from Korean beauty wonders Skin Food. Infused with tasty white chocolate (which helps to contour the face and increase skin’s elasticity) the Firming Mask gently exfoliates while gradually lending the impression of slimmer, more defined features with prolonged use. Bid “annyong” to the mess left in the wake of peel-off or wash-off masks – this convenient option offers an idiot-proof cut-out sheet, which you pat on your face after your nightly cleansing regime.

THE SKIN FOOD WHITE CHOCOLATE FIRMING MASK IS PRICED AT $5 EACH AND IS AVAILABLE AT ALL SKIN FOOD OUTLETS INCLUDING #B1-46 RAFFLES CITY SHOPPING CENTRE.

PHILIP B CHOCOLATE MILK WASH
At USD35 a pop, this cocoa-infused treat is a tad pricier than the rest – but who’s to dispute the beneficent value of an ingredient list which reads like an organic shake recipe than a chemicalstuffed generic? Rich, aromatic, and sudsier than a round with Mr. Bubbles, Philip B Chocolate Milk Wash brings bathtub hour back to the fore by dousing your skin with a natural blend of cocoa, oat protein, and oat wheat amino acids. This delicious formula sets itself apart from regular chocolate-scented bath gels with the addition of aloe, which forms a protective covering around the skin and helps to keep dirt and pollutants at bay.

THE PHILIP B CHOCOLATE MILK WASH IS PRICED AT USD35 AND IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.PHILIPB.COM.

BODY SHOP COCOA BODY SCRUB
Exfoliation not only aids in effacing dead skin cells and the removal of ingrown hairs, but also makes for smoother, more lasting applications of self-tanners and moisturizers. Combine this essential tip with the antioxidant-charged goodness of chocolate and you’ll get the hefty one-two punch that is the Body Shop Cocoa Body Scrub. Made from all-natural ingredients like ground rice and almonds, this winning scrub remains the most economical of the lot while still managing to keep skin supple and youthful – its inclusion of real cocoa butter means the absorption of free radicals which are known to cause damage to skin tissue and cells.

THE BODY SHOP COCOA BODY SCRUB IS PRICED AT $29.90 AND IS AVAILABLE AT ALL BODY SHOP OUTLETS INCLUDING #B1-37 WISMA ATRIA.

[Source from Marissa Chen]

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