Indulge in chocolate, but without the guilt

If you’ve seriously overdone the chocolate you may be seeing the aftermath with an outbreak of zits on your skin (how unfair that after the age of 30 anyone gets spots?). It may be time to keep to the chocolate theme but instead of eating it you can pamper yourself. All the indulgence without the guilt!

By using these lovely natural products you can look and feel better, and not put on an ounce in weight!

If you want to treat yourself DIY-style you can make your own raw chocolate facemask: it is high in antioxidants and very soothing for the skin, but you will have to stop yourself from licking it!

Organic Chocolate Face Mask 2 tbs raw organic cocoa powder

1 tbs honey 1tbs live yoghurt 3 tbs fine oatmeal Blend together the ingredients, apply and leave on for 20 minutes. If you prefer the mask to be moisturising

but not exfoliating leave out the oatmeal. You could even increase quantities and add coconut oil for a full body wrap.

If DIY is not for you, try the gorgeous Organic Chocolate face mask from Inlight, the creator, Dr Mariano Spiezia, says: “Chocolate contains the lipid anandamide, also known as the chocolate amphetamine, for its ability to lift mood and decrease depression (yet not addictive like caffeine). It also contains more than 300 skin-loving compounds including: iron, zinc, copper, calcium, magnesium and sulphur. What nourishment!

It’s a good-enough-to-eat mask, great for brightening and calming skin. You will love the smell of the chocolate while resting with the mask on your face.

It is easy to remove with just warm water and it leaves the skin lovely and soft – this mask has become a monthly habit for me (not a new addiction surely!!). It is also 100 per cent Organic and Non-GM. www.inlight-online.co.uk

I’m always on the hunt for new lip balms that don’t contain any animal ingredients or petroleum, this one from Beyond Organics moisturizes and softens the lips without that waxy feel. It is totally vegan with no artificial additives. The chocolate flavour is quite subtle. www.beyondorganicskincare.com

Treat your hair too with a chocolate-scented shampoo. A luxurious blend of organic Cocoa and Vanilla is infused with sage for a sumptuous treat for your hair and scalp. The sweet aroma of organic chocolate is released to give you that feel good factor. It is made with carefully selected combinations of natural aromatherapy essential oils and herbal extracts in a pure vegetable base. It has a mild chocolate fragrance.

The kids love it too, washing hair with chocolate has been a big hit with my children with the bonus of leaving their hair shiny and soft. www.faithinnature.co.uk