The concept of integral beauty in the City of the Sun is getting closer to nature every day. And, according to experts, the earth is an inexhaustible source of youth, since from it we obtain the richest diversity of ingredients that provide unique benefits to the skin.
That is why alternative therapies made based on 100 percent organic products are gaining followers by leaps and bounds. And one of the most popular treatments is chocolate therapy.
“The cocoa bean, which is the main component of chocolate, hydrates immediately due to its properties such as iron, calcium and vitamins A, B1, C, D and E, which maintain the necessary levels of humidity and make the skin looks smoother and healthier ”, the expert in advanced aesthetic medicine Paula Christiansen told DIARIO LAS AMÉRICAS.
Cocoa benefits
Natural cocoa is one of the foods richest in polyphenols, natural chemical compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which fight free radicals, considered responsible for the aging process and the appearance of numerous diseases.
“We know that cocoa fights wrinkles, helps reduce cellulite and has protective effects against ultraviolet rays, as it helps reduce the skin’s sensitivity to radiation from sunlight. In addition, cocoa is 100 percent vegetable, so it provides protein, minerals and fiber. But beware, it is important to note that we are talking about natural cocoa, without additives. It is the bitter cocoa that has not been subjected to chemical processes (alkalization), so it preserves all its properties ”, clarified Christiansen, owner of Mint Wellness Center, who offers the treatment in Miami with Ecuadorian cocoa.
“Bringing natural cocoa from our countries is not easy, but we do it because we know that this is what guarantees that the treatment really delivers the expected effect,” added the expert about the product that helps to improve the skin and of which its aroma promotes the production of endorphins, improving the mood of those who undergo therapy. A journey that transports The chocolatier experience at Mint Wellness Center begins with a scrub performed from neck to toe with a seaweed-based scrub. This process incorporates a massage that helps the skin remove all dead cells and open the pores, in this way, according to Christiansen, the skin can fully absorb the benefits of cocoa. “Later we bathe the person in chocolate from neck to feet. It is a very relaxing process and the aroma of chocolate helps to achieve relaxation and enjoyment of the process that is unmatched, ”he said. While the body absorbs everything, the therapy continues with a wrap of the whole body in a special fabric and through a material that facilitates the conservation of heat. In this way, and at a higher temperature, the properties of cocoa work even more deeply, said the expert. “The therapy ends with a shower, otherwise it is impossible to remove the cocoa, and finally a massage with collagen cream is performed on the whole body. The result of the skin is wonderful, a softness that is rarely achieved and that is why it has become one of the star treatments of the spa “, he concluded.
