Cocoa Cure

While chocolate typically serves as an one of the most delicious indulgences on the planet, it also boasts a bounty of beauty benefits. The cocoa plant is rich in anti-oxidants, which provides natural skin-enhancing properties. Plus, it's packed with magnesium and vitamin B1 that are known to produce calming effects.

From slowing down the appearance of Mother Nature's aging process to stress-relief to filling heart-shaped boxes, cocoa and chocolate can be a woman's secret beauty weapon and ultimate sweet-tooth fix.

Check out some of these cocoa-enriched beauty picks:

Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Whipped Souffle Shea Cocoa Butter available at www.walgreens.com for $8.50

Chocolala Massage Bars available at www.lushusa.com for $12.95

Cocoa Butter Hand & Body Lotion available at www.thebodyshop.com for $12

Carol's Daughter Chocolat Smooth Curly to Straight Set available at www.carolsdaughter.com for $54

Yuzu & Cocoa Bubbleroon available at www.lushusa.com for $5.95

L'Occitane Limited Edition Cocoa Flower Ultra Rich Body Cream available at www.usaloccitane.com for $24

Hurraw Chocoloate Lip Balm available at www.americanapparel.com for $.3.80

Ron Robinson 100% Pure Organic Cocoa Kona Coffee Body Scrub available at www.ronrobinson.com for $25

Vaseline Vitalizing Gel Body Oil available at www.walgreens.com for $7.50

Are you a chocolate lover? Do you purchase cocoa-based products?