24 Surprising Health Benefits of Chocolate and Cocoa
Cocoa Protects the Skin
The antioxidant properties of cocoa flavonols play an important role in skin health. A study (DB-RCT) on 24 healthy women who consumed high amounts of cocoa flavanols concluded that cocoa flavanols provide protection from UV rays, improve blood circulation, and hydrate the skin making it softer and less scaling.Another study found that cocoa flavanols improve blood circulation and increase oxygen concentration in the skin.Another study (DB-RCT) on 11 smokers showed that the consumption of flavanols can reverse skin damage caused by smoking.
