The organic oil of cocoa is obtained from the process of cold compression of the cocoa beans, which are from the Cacao tree, found in India and some parts of the US. Cocoa beans are native to the Amazonian region and they are historically regarded to be very important in Central and South America.

Besides their established role of being a key ingredient in the manufacturing of chocolate, cocoa also contains a lot of medicinal and healing benefits, which have been appreciated and used back in the Mayan, Aztecs and Toltecs civilisations. The organic oil has a delicate, dark chocolate scent that reminds you of indulgence and love. Read on to find out more about the benefits and uses of cocoa organic oil!

Health Benefits of Cocoa Organic Oil:

1. Moisturizes the Skin & Prevents Signs of Ageing

Cocoa organic oil has been widely known to help moisturize the skin and improve the skin’s appearance to fight signs of ageing. If you are experiencing dry, dehydrated and chapped skin, try slathering a few drops of the oil onto affected areas, and let the oil seep into your skin to promote nourishment and hydration. This will also leave your skin feeling really soft and supple!

In addition, the oil contains potent antioxidants, derived from the cocoa beans, which can undoubtedly help to prevent ageing signs such as wrinkles, fine lines, dark age spots as it combats oxidative stress. It helps to firm up and tighten your skin, thus improving elasticity and preventing loose, sagging skin.

What’s more is that it is great for people with dry, sensitive skin because it naturally hydrates and locks in moisture that your own skin produces, free from any artificial additives, fragrances and other substances that can potentially irritate your skin further.

Since cocoa organic oil is a carrier oil, it is mild enough to be applied directly onto the skin. Alternatively, you can mix it with other essential oils like lavender essential oil or argan, castor and jojoba organic oils to balance out the fragrance and apply onto the skin for moisturizing.

2. Helps the Mind

Besides that, cocoa organic oil contains soothing therapeutic benefits that can be used in aromatherapy to alleviate feelings of depression, stress, anxiety and tension after a stressful day at work or at school. Its deep, chocolate scent seeks to induce calmness, relaxation and tranquility within you, and instantly provides an uplifting and rejuvenating boost to your emotional spirits, thus supporting your wellbeing greatly.

As such, if you are having problems getting a good night’s sleep due to stress or anxiety, try using cocoa organic oil as a natural aromatherapy aid to fight the insomnia away!

You can actually diffuse 2-3 drops of cocoa organic oil into your diffuser. You can even blend cocoa with vanilla, rose, peppermint and cinnamon essential oils to produce a therapeutic effect.

3. Moisturizes Lips

Not only does it help to moisturize and hydrate the skin, but its soothing,anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities also help to nourish dry and chapped lips as well, serving as a homemade lip balm solution.

Cocoa organic oil acts as an emollient, which means it adds a protective layer of hydration to your lips, thus shielding your lips from damage brought about by the sun, heat and high temperatures, all of which can result in your lips being dry, chapped and even leading to pain in some cases.

You can use cocoa organic oil to dilute grapefruit, vanilla, orange or peppermint essential oils with so as to come up with flavourful lip balms which are also hydrating and nourishing for dry, delicate skin.

4. A Natural Aphrodisiac

The scent of cocoa organic oil is enough to stimulate feelings of indulgence, pleasure and love towards your partners in an aura of intimacy. Not only that, it seeks to increase libido and blood flow to the sexual organs. It also removes stress and relaxes the muscles, all of which will help to contribute to an enhanced performance in the bedroom.

As such, if you are experiencing any forms of sexual dysfunctions or problems like loss of libido or impotence, then try diffusing cocoa organic oil into your diffuser, put it by your bedside table and let the aromatic wafts engulf you.

5. Soothes Rashes and Burns

As abovementioned, cocoa organic oil, in its purest form, contains anti-inflammatory properties which can help to soothe burns and rashes incurred on your skin. It helps to ease away redness and reduces any forms of swelling or pain arising from such conditions. As such, it can be used as a natural remedy for soothing these types of skin conditions.

You can choose to apply it directly onto the affected areas, or combine it with other oils like tea tree essential oil or even aloe vera gel to be applied onto such burnt and sensitive skins.

Safety Precautions:

• Cocoa organic oil is mild enough to be applied directly onto the skin since it is considered a carrier oil, but it is better to perform a skin patch test first to ensure that you do not have any sensitive or allergic reactions when applying it directly onto the skin.

• Not enough research has been done on the safety of the oil on pregnant/breastfeeding women, so consult your doctor first before using.

• If you have pre-existing health conditions or under prescribed medication, consult your doctor first as well before using cocoa organic oil so as to ensure there are no interactions with the oil and the prescribed drugs.