Blogger Shares: 'Here’s What Happened Before and After I Applied Cocoa and Avocado for a Week'

The internet is brimming with them, and yet when it comes to beauty masks that promise not only glow but healthier skin, we're inclined to try them and recommend them as needed. Magic solutions promising identical outcomes in the cosmetics industry usually cost us a lot of money, even if they aren't as innovative as Botox treatments.

Creams, soaps, and countless other products promise to do the same but may impair other things along the way (like the fact that they block the skin from receiving oxygen or releasing toxins).

Natural masks might not offer instant magical solutions or wrinkle eradication, but their use over time has proven to be most effective, providing beauty and health, which is the best deal.

A health blogger who shared this recipe on her site did not expect it to cause such a buzz, reaching various celebs in the US. 'You'll be surprised to learn, but I've used this mask just for a week and already see amazing results,' says the blogger as she shares her secret ingredient—cocoa, which she incorporates in several versions of masks that, in her words, 'easily replace Botox.'

'Any mask you put cocoa in will work wonders for your skin, but my favorite is the cocoa and avocado mask—the combination of the two works wonders for my oily skin. You can mix a small, ripe avocado with four tablespoons of raw cocoa powder, two teaspoons of honey, and a few drops of lemon.

'Sometimes I add a bit of fresh cucumber juice inside too, making the skin feel twice as alive. Just an FYI, raw and pure cocoa powder is one of the most amazing things there is, especially for tired, aging skin. Studies have proved that cocoa's antioxidants also help in fighting cancerous cells.

'And the other ingredients speak for themselves, I think: avocado is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and anti-inflammatory substances that increase skin elasticity, honey is a powerful antibacterial agent and has healing properties efficient in opening and tightening skin pores, while cucumber helps in cleansing and softening the skin. Try it and see that it's much more worthwhile than spending tens of dollars monthly on cosmetic treatments or various products. If you suffer from breakouts like me, I promise you they'll dry up within a week, and the more you use this mask, the healthier your skin will become, just like mine,' she concludes.