Beauty and chocolate have not necessarily been associated. Until now. Liora Beauty Chocolate offers a range of artisanal, small-batch chocolates therapeutically attuned to benefit a variety of ages and skin types, and designed to help enhance your overall health and beauty. Vegan-friendly.
Science is now revealing the extraordinary health-giving properties of chocolate and because they thought they could improve on those benefits, LIORA beauty chocolate has developed an exciting new range of gourmet therapeutic chocolate. Their chocolate base is made of 54% dark chocolate – a mixture of two fractions from Venezuela and Ghana – flavoured with 100% natural vanilla from Madagascar. To this, they’ve added carefully selected organic natural oils (all certified by the UK Soil Association) packed with phytonutrients, trace elements and essential fatty acids – oils that appear to be particularly beneficial to both body and mind.
Persephone’s Paradise: Pomegranate Oil & May Chang from LIORA beauty chocolate
Pomegranate seed oil (Punica granatum) has been appreciated since antiquity for its beautifying properties. Extracted from the tiny seeds inside the ruby-red, jewel-like ‘avils’ (segments) of the pomegranate fruit, their cold-pressed, softly amber-coloured oil with a mildly fruity fragrance comes from Turkey.
Originating in Persia 4,000 years ago, the pomegranate (‘seeded apple’) has symbolised hope, prosperity, fertility and abundance across the ancient cultures of Greece, Rome, India and China. Modern science is now revealing the life-giving, reinvigorating properties of the rich, red pomegranate as suggested by myth and legend: its highly prized pomegranate seed oil (also called punicic acid) is extremely nutritious with potent biological effects. It has three times the antioxidant activity of red wine or green tea – with anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and antiviral actions – and has been used to treat heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure. It’s also reputed to be an aphrodisiac.
May chang (Litsea cubeba) uplifts with a sunny, stimulating effect similar to lemon verbena or lemongrass; in aromatherapy, may chang is used as a pick-me-up tonic for the blues. It also has antiseptic, antiviral and antifungal properties. Sometimes called ‘Chinese Pepper’ or ‘Mountain Pepper’, their may chang is sourced in China and adds a fresh lemon-citrus note reminiscent of traditional sherbet lemons to this refreshing and revitalising chocolate.
Uplifting Orange: Poppy Oil and Neroli from Liora Beauty Chocolate
Poppy seed (Papaver somniferum) oil comes from the small, dark seeds of the poppy flower, one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants. With a smooth, subtly nutty flavour, Liora’s Turkish poppy seed oil is high in Vitamin E, essential fatty acids, omega-3s and minerals calcium, iodine, magnesium, manganese and copper and zinc – which is so essential for skin renewal.
Neroli (Citrus aurantium v. amara)Â essential oil is distilled from the hand-picked flowers of bitter oranges. It lends an intoxicating mix of citrus and floral aromas to this gorgeous chocolate blend. Deeply calming, neroli oil reduces blood pressure and cortisol levels, soothing the nervous system. It is used by aromatherapists to combat grief and despair and to relieve symptoms of the menopause. Liora’s neroli oil is sourced in Morocco.
Scheherazade’s Secret: Sesame Oil and Sandalwood from Liora Beauty Chocolate
Sesame oil (Sesanum indicum), derived from the small yellowish brown seed, has been celebrated in ancient medical traditions for over 5,000 years. Nutritious and invigorating, it is rich in vitamin E (a potent antioxidant) omega-6 fatty acids and zinc, all of which promote skin elasticity, repairing damaged cells and boosting the collagen production. Liora’s sesame oil is sourced in Burkina Faso.
Sandalwood (Santalum spicatum)Â is one of the oldest known perfume materials, popular since antiquity. Rejuvenating, relaxing and sensual, this softly warm and woody aromatic oil also gives a wonderful boost to dry, dehydrated skin. Their sandalwood essential oil comes from Australia.
Tibetan Treasure: Sea Buckthorn and Geranium from Liora Beauty Chocolate
Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is an incredibly rich and nourishing oil from a plant that originated far from the sea, high in the Himalayas. The oil from the yellowy orange berries was known by Ancient Greeks, and its healing powers are referred to in ancient Tibetan texts as ‘God sent medicine’ and ‘liquid gold’.
Liora source their sea buckthorn oil from Germany. Packed with therapeutic bioflavonoids and phytonutrients, it is one of the most powerful antioxidants. A particularly potent source of Omega-7s, it has been used to treat a host of conditions including adrenal fatigue. Sea buckthorn oil is especially soothing and rehydrating to the skin, enhancing the natural healing process.
Geranium oil (Pelagonium graveolens roseum)Â is pleasant and uplifting, combining floral and mint notes. Distilled from the leaves of a pretty pink-flowered South African native plant, geranium oil is an all-round tonic. It is celebrated for its ability to balance female hormones and harmonise emotions (particularly around the menopause), relieve stress, aid depression, reduce inflammation and irritation, improve skin health, circulation and dental health, boost kidney health, and reduce blood pressure. Liora source their geranium oil from Egypt.
The Way of the Tea: Camellia Oil & Bergamot from Liora Beauty Chocolate
Camellia oil (Camellia oleifera), extracted from the seeds of the tea shrub has been used in the East for centuries to rejuvenate and revive the skin. Japanese geishas, guardians of the tea ceremony, have long understood the oil’s ability to keep skin flawlessly smooth and hair lustrous.
Liora’s cold-pressed, refined organic camellia oil is sourced in China. Rich in antioxidants, as well as the fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E, its subtle, sweet, slightly herby aroma blends beautifully with the clean, uplifting citrus of their Italian bergamot essential oil – extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange, with an enigmatic flavour registering midway between lemon and grapefruit – to create this exotic fusion inspired by the classic combination of Earl Grey tea.
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) originated in Calabria, Italy, in the mid-seventeenth century: the naturally occurring cross-pollination of a lemon and a bitter orange. The aromatherapeutic benefits of its stimulating, reviving oil are said to include the relief of stress, anxiety and depression. It’s also reputed to balance hormones and support the immune system. Possessing several active ingredients, and rich in polyphenolic compounds, vibrant bergamot is the only citrus to contain melitidin and brutieridin – both known for their anti-cholesterol action. Bergamot’s delicate, beguiling aroma is also a favourite ingredient used by the luxury perfume industry.
Visit the Liora Beauty Chocolate website to find out more!
LIORA BEAUTY CHOCOLATE GIVEAWAY
Each 80-gram bar of Liora Beauty Chocolate retails for £6.96 and they deliver (with varying shipping fees) throughout Europe. However, Liora have very kindly sent me one of each of the above chocolate bars for a giveaway for one of my UK readers! That’s five chocolate bars worth £35! To enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below!
TERMS & CONDITIONS
This giveaway is open to UK entries only. Entrants must be age 18 or over. The winner will need to respond within 28 days of being contacted; failure to do this may result in another winner being selected.
The prize is offered and provided by Liora. The prize is to win five Liora Beauty Chocolate bars worth £35. There is no cash alternative and the prize is not transferable.
There is no entry fee and no purchase is necessary to enter this giveaway.
The promoter (Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary) reserves the right to cancel or amend the giveaway and these terms and conditions without notice.
Entry into our giveaways will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
If you need some help using Rafflecopter, here’s a quick clip to show you how. Rafflecopter will pick the winner at random from all the entries received. I will be verifying entries.
Closing date is midnight (that’s 00:00 hours, 12 am on Sunday night/Monday morning) on Monday 28 May 2018 (GMT). The winner will be announced afterwards.
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It looks fantastic, I’d love to try it!
Looks delicious… Will definitely be trying it.
I haven’t tried the brand before but I’d love to give it a go. Thanks for the competition.
It sounds and looks delicious! I would definitely love to try it! X
Its sounds really different and interesting.
Interesting and delicious
I have never tried this chocolate before it sounds very interesting
I’ve nerve tried these before but they look yummy x
The flavours sound interesting. Would love to try them out for myself
I have actually never tried this particular brand or bar before but I would love to
If it tastes as good as it looks, I’m in. Thankyou for the competition x
looks amazing
I am an aromatherapist, so love essential oils.
Although I use them therapeutically, I have never cooked with them. May chang is my favourite as it is so uplifting. I would be very interested to try these
What a fab idea, I’ve never heard of these before. Mixing chocolate with beauty benefits has to be a winner x
These sound and look amazing.
looks delish, hoping that I win
It looks really tasty
Looks really lush an d lovely. I’d love to try it x
The different flavours (and benefits) sound amazing. It’s wonderful it is dark chocolate (more antioxidants) and vegan (great for those of us allergic to dairy).
I think it sounds fantastic and yummy!!! I love chocolate so this would be a wonderful treat. Thank you!
these sound amazing – the fact that they have the added beauty benefits too is fab!
chocolate that is good for you , sounds great x
It sounds really delicious x
I have never tried any but it looks truly lush
Would love to try x
These chocolates sound totally amazing
Looks delicious – I’d love to give this chocolate a try
This chocolate sounds tasty
This choc looks tasty and fun, I want to eat it!!
The flavours are really different and something I would love to try.
sounds delicious
Looks absolutely fantastic, I would very much enjoy getting my teeth into these!
Why buy supermarket chocolate when lovely stuff like this is now available?
This chocolate sounds like magic!
I love it! This is my idea of beauty 🙂 The flavours sound really interesting as well as the properties, and I’d love to try it
I love the packaging, and the chocolate looks delicious!
Difficult to comment since I haven’t tasted it but from what I’ve read it sounds promising
Interesting flavours but would have to see what it tastes like.
I think this chocolate sounds delicious.
It sounds awesome and I’d love to give it a try.
It sounds fabulous I’m a big fan of super foods and eating for beauty but I also have a sweet tooth and love a chocolate treat so this is right up my street.
never come across it before but would be eager to try it
very new and different
Looks interesting, would love to try 🙂
It looks delicious
The flavours sound amazing!
I’ve never tried it, but it sounds absolutely divine. I’m a big fan of proper chocolate and this fits the bill.
It sounds nice and different 🙂
This sounds amazing, almost too good to be true, i would love to try!
I have been trying very hard to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle and I am having a lot of fun finding new things to try! These look lovely. I like the thought of the Pomegranate one. The sandalwood one is mindblowing I can’t even begin to imagine what that will taste like ! Can’t wait to try!
It sounds amazing. I love chocolate! Thanks for sharing x
What an unusual idea! The combination of chocolate and health is not something I’d ever considered, but am happy to do some more research!
I’m a real chocoholic, so anything that makes me feel that little bit less guilty about consuming it is fine by me!
oh this sounds amazing! Chocolate that has healthy benefits is right up my street! x
It sounds so good….I would love to give it a try.
Seems like a great balance. Sounds great to me
I hope I can snag a bar and try it sometime. I can’t believe chocolate like this exists, the wonders of eating healthy just got better! I really wouldn’t mind the overall taste, choco is choco IMO.
I would love to try this chocolate -thanks for the chance of this
This chocolate brand seems amazing! I have always been a huge fan of chocolate! I love the photos btw 🙂
It looks delicious! I love the packaging and the chocolate itself looks nice and rich. Love the interesting flavours too!
Oh, my goodness … this sounds like my kinda beauty product! Haha. I love chocolate but hate that it usually ends up causing me to break out. If there’s a solution to that then I’m a happy girl 🙂
Louise x
Looks yummy
These sound absolutely amazing, I love the sound of the different flavours x
These sound really interesting, it’s great that there are added benefits to the chocolate too! If they only made a vegan version that would be amazing!
They’re all vegan. 😉
Oh MY! I love chocolate and these photos are so beautiful! I’ve entered the competition too so wish me luck! I would love to try these beauts from liora
Sounds absolutely delicious. Something I’d definitely like to try.
Sounds like my kind of chocolate. Each one features something that could really benefit our health. I love the fact that they are made with the best ingredients.
I would love to try this chocolate it looks delicious
I am gobsmacked that I could technically eat yummy chocolate AND get beauty benefits. Win/Win situation I think!
Oh wow these all look amazing! Those chocolate brownies look so good! Im a big fan of chocolate!
sounds yummy
By the sounds of them I don’t know whether I should be rubbing them on my wrist, lining my knicker drawer with them or eating them! They sound very floral and aromatic….not qualities I usually go for in a chocolate bar but hey ho any chocolate that can basically save your life and your looks is definitely worth a try
I think this chocolate sounds great and i’d love to try it for sure!
i love the fact that this chocolate is vegan friendly. would make a lovely treat for all the family x
they sound yummy
I’m an absolute cretin when it comes to chocolate. I only like milk chocolate (now vegan milk chocolate…and there aren’t that many good producers) and chocolate with almonds or hazelnuts. All these lovely botanicals are really beautifully paired together and I know my husband would absolutely love them all, especially the bergamot one.
Oh yum, these look amazing, I’m especially intrigued by the sandalwood one.
Sounds lovely
Wow, this sounds like some chocolate I could really get on board with – it sounds fabulous!
Wow, this sounds amazing. I love all the different flavours too.
These all sound fantastic. I love the different flavour ideas and would love to try these.
sounds great
sounds delicious x i would love to try it x
They all sound really interesting, not something I’ve ever really heard of before x
These all sound fantastic. I love the different flavour ideas that they have and the idea behind each too. I would love to try these.
It sounds absolutely delicious. My mouth is watering!
The flavours and claims sound fantastic!
sounds delicious, i love all chocolate hehe
This chocolate looks great but then again….any chocolate looks great when youre trying to diet lol…..
I no longer need a excuse now to eat Chocolate thank you!
The different combinations of flavours sound interesting. Would love to try.
Sounds fab and I am a big chocolate fan 🙂
Wow, they sound so unusual and very different to anything else out there. I am not sure I would genuinely go out of my way to purchase without trying a sample first, just in case I didn’t like them. But very intrigued!
Sounds very interesting!
Sounds delicious – love discovering new delights
Love to try these
Looks bloomin good!
Interesting concept, would love to try some. Like the sound of the flavours, very different.
I haven’t tried it as yet but it sounds really tasty and beneficial to your body. Who’d have thought that from chocolate.
It sounds too good to be true 🙂
Sounds amazing, love to try it x
Sounds interesting – hope to try some soon.
I would love to try it! It sounds and looks delicious!
Actualy sounds like it would be delicious while being good for the skin!
I would love to try, sounds and looks delicious 🙂
The chocolate looks quite unique and awesome quality.
Lovely depth of flavour
This looks new and interesting flavours, can’t wait to try.
I stumbled across you after seeing a competition you are running. Glad I did, I’ve seen some great recipes and pictures to make me hungry and want to go to the supermarket right away and try them. Thank u for inspiring me to try something new