Is chocolate actually good for you?

First thing's first: not all chocolate is created equal. (Like coffee scrubs, cough.)

For chocolate to be good for you, you need it in its purest form. That means more of a little something called cacao. And less of things like sugar, milk and butter, which are pretty common ingredients in your average chocolate bar. Don't pout, babe, because cacao is what makes this often 'naughty' treat actually nice. And delicious.

So what are the benefits of cacao for you and your bod?

It makes you an even happier babe.

You're already on cloud nine. But do you want to see the view on cloud 109? Just like our times in the tub put a smile on your dial, cacao can also make you feel fine. This is because of two things: serotonin and phenylethylamine.

Serotonin is the feel-good brain chemical. Cacao gets that chemical flowing, which makes you feel better about life. Phenylethylamine also makes you feel good, by releasing endorphins. These are the hormones that race through your body when you exercise or fall in love. Kind of like the effect I have on you, really.

It gives you a happy heart.

Raw cacao contains flavonols, which are associated with supporting heart health and blood circulation. So that means your heart has even more love to go around.

It means you always have a good hair day.

Kind of. Cacao beans are rich in magnesium, which is a great source of sulphur. It gives you shiny hair and strong nails, while also helping prevent fat-like substances from blocking the arteries. So that's good news for your liver and pancreas too.

It's good for your insides and for your outsides.

Cacao has up to three times the antioxidant level of green tea. That's why I use it in my Cacao Coffee Scrub. This antioxidant-rich scrub helps reduce the appearance of dryness and fine lines, leaving you glowing. Chocolate bar in the shower, anyone?

So how does a babe get all of this goodness?

Just like a coffee-based skincare routine, to get real results you need the real deal. Chocolate with at least 70% cacao or quality raw cacao powder is the way to go. Mix it into hot almond milk for a healthy winter treat or an afternoon pick-me-up.

And don't forget your bod. My Cacao Coffee Scrub is all the indulgence your skin needs this winter. Follow it up with my Barrier Body Creme for deep hydration. And when the weather warms up, add some cold water and lather up my Cacao Coffee Scrub for your own shower frappé. I'll bring the sprinkles.

x frank