Dark chocolate

The benefits of cocoa on the skin are astounding. Participants in one study reported after 6–12 weeks of daily use of an antioxidant-rich cocoa powder, their skin becomes thicker, more moisturized. Their skin was also less rough and scaly, less sunburn-prone, and had improved blood flow, which means more nutrients were supplied to their skin.

Another study indicated that consuming 20 grams of high-antioxidant dark chocolate per day might help your skin to withstand twice as much UV radiation before burning as low-antioxidant chocolate. Several additional studies have found similar results, including a reduction in wrinkle appearance. To maximize the benefits and keep added sugar to a minimum, choose dark chocolate that has at least 70% cocoa