Explore in the Caribbean

Making a pilgrimage to the source during harvest will certainly deepen your respect for the “Black gold,” as chocolate has been called. Getting to the plantation to see the process firsthand is a very peaceful and romantic experience. When you see the effort and care that goes into growing, harvesting, fermenting, drying, and roasting cocoa, it opens your eyes to how precious a bar is. If you are tempted with the experience Belike ready and ask HomeBelike to organize a visit to one of our destinations. That’s a deal! But before that, do not miss this piece of advice: while on the plantation, ask about chocolate, but also don´t forget to buy cocoa butter.

Why? This oil can make wonders for your health. Here are some of its benefits:

-Keep Your Skin Moisturized

-The fat in cocoa butter creates a protective barrier that holds in moisture and prevents your skin from drying

-Skin Healing Properties

-The rich moisture content and protective oil-based nature of cocoa butter eases itching and allows the skin to heal after a flare-up.

-Protect Against Sun Damage

-The phytochemicals in cocoa butter may protect against skin damage from harmful UV rays and lower your risk of skin disease.

-Get Vitamin E Cocoa butter is a decent source of vitamin E, which benefits your body in many ways. Vitamin E supports vision, reproduction, and the health of your brain, skin, and blood.