# Handcrafted Cocoa Creams This DIY Chocolate Rose Hand Cream is Ideal for Those with a Sweet Tooth By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-creams References: [soapdelinews](http://soapdelinews.com/2014/02/diy-natural-chocolate-rose-hand-and-body-cream-recipe.html) Store-bought moisturizers and cosmetics often feature an array of ingredients and chemicals that are hard to understand, which is why opting to make one yourself, like these [cocoa creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choco-loco), is a great alternative to those sold in the store. Making [hand creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urea-hand-cream) yourself is a fantastic way to know exactly what ingredients are being used on your skin, giving a more organic and wholesome aspect to ordinary cosmetics. This handmade cream isn't just a plain and simple scent however, but rather features [rose and cocoa oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sol-de-janeiro-unveils), adding hints of chocolate to this custom-made creation. Perfect for individuals concerned about certain allergies or scents, the Chocolate Rose Hand Cream will definitely make the process of moisturizing your skin much more soothing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Cosmetics:** Creating your own hand creams and cosmetics allows for full control over ingredients and a more personalized product. - **Organic Skincare:** The trend towards using natural and organic ingredients in skincare products presents an opportunity to develop organic hand creams and cosmetics. - **Scented Cosmetics:** Adding unique and desirable scents, such as chocolate and rose, to hand creams and cosmetics provides a market for specialized scented products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Producing DIY cosmetics and organic skincare products caters to the growing demand for natural and personalized beauty products. - **Handmade and Artisanal Products:** Handcrafting customized hand creams and cosmetics taps into the market for handmade and artisanal skincare products. - **Allergen-free Cosmetics:** Creating cosmetics with specific scents or ingredients to cater to individuals with allergies offers an opportunity in the allergen-free cosmetics market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate-Infused Body Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-body-butter.md) - [DIY Body Lotion Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-lotion-kit.md) - [Heavily Fragranced Hand Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragranced-hand-cream.md) - [Chocolate-Pistachio Body Washes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-shower-gel.md) - [Richly Moisturizing Cream Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shea-butter-hand.md) - [Beverage-Inspired Body Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-coco-coconut-oil-body-scrub.md) - [Chocolate-Pistachio Skincare Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-soothing-facial-mask.md) - [Accessorized Hand Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pinky-promise.md) - [Romantic Shower Foams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-whipped-shower-foam.md)