Health & Fitness
Chocolate! Good for Your Skin?
Women who drank a half-cup of enriched cocoa every day for three months developed skin that was smoother, says a recent study.
A recent eye-opening study, this one by German researchers, showed that
women who drank a half-cup of enriched cocoa every day for three months
developed skin that was smoother and had more moisture. Furthermore, the women's skin was less scaly and red after it was exposed to ultraviolet light.
"It is surprising, especially after all those stories about chocolate
making you break out," says Largeman-Roth. "It turns out that the flavonoids in
chocolate help protect the skin and increase blood flow, which makes it look
more refreshed and smooth."
So indulge in a bit of good chocolate every day!
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