Shine Dust – Cacao Powder
Price range: $35.95 through $59.95
Raw cacao mixed with Triphala, Chicory and Dandelion to improve complexion and skin health.
GLOW + NOURISHMENT
Shine Dust was formulated by founder and naturopath Chalimah Jeanne, drawing on the wisdom of traditional Western, Chinese, Peruvian and Ayurvedic medicine, with a radiant complexion and glowing beauty in mind. Raw cacao, Triphala, roasted dandelion and chicory roots, mesquite and warming spices come together in a rich, earthy blend, with ingredients valued for their antioxidant properties and traditional uses relating to skin and digestive health.
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100% ACO Certified Organic Ingredients:
Raw Cacao, Mesquite, Roasted Dandelion Root, Roasted Chicory Root, Ginger, Triphala, Burdock, Cinnamon, Murray River Pink Salt
You can read more about the properties of each ingredient by clicking on it, or in our Materia Medica library.
SERVES
Our 100g Shine Dust Canister makes up to 50 cups. The 200g Refill Pouch makes up to 100 cups, depending on how much you use per serving.
PROFILE
rich + earthy + warming
PROVENANCE
Proudly Australian made and owned. All blends are naturopathically hand-blended and packaged by the Organic Merchant team in Sydney, Australia. Made using the highest quality local and internationally sustainably-sourced certified organic ingredients.
Our raw cacao is sourced from smallholder organic farms where possible, supporting farmers and communities while maintaining the quality and flavour of the cacao.
ALLERGENS + DIETARY INFORMATION
Our products are dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, non-GMO, vegan, certified organic and plant-based. They contain no artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, or sweeteners.
This product has been manufactured, packaged and stored in a facility that is free from nuts, dairy, soy, sesame seeds, sulphites and eggs.
- Use 1–2 teaspoons per cup (250 ml), depending on how chocolatey you like it.
- Add a small splash of freshly boiled water and stir to make a smooth paste. This helps prevent lumps in your cup.
- Top up with your choice of hot milk. We recommend using oat milk.
Our raw cacao powders are great for baking, desserts and smoothies. Simply substitute any recipe calling for cocoa powder with the Organic Merchant cacao blends. Explore our raw cacao powder recipes for inspiration, or try our chocolate self-saucing pudding.
For best storage conditions, keep the canister or refill pouch sealed in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Shine Dust brings together raw cacao and botanicals selected with skin health, antioxidant activity and digestive wellbeing in mind. Several of its ingredients contain naturally occurring plant compounds that have been studied for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Raw Cacao
Raw cacao provides the rich chocolate flavour at the heart of Shine Dust and contains naturally occurring flavanols and minerals including iron. Cocoa flavanols have been studied extensively for their effects on vascular function, with clinical research finding improvements in endothelial function following cocoa flavanol intake.
Dandelion Root
Dandelion root contains naturally occurring bioactive compounds including taraxasterol, a triterpenoid that has been investigated for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Research into taraxasterol has largely been conducted in cellular and animal models, so its effects in humans require further study.
Triphala
Triphala is a traditional Ayurvedic formulation made from three fruits and contains polyphenolic compounds including gallic acid, ellagic acid and chebulinic acid. In laboratory research using human skin cells, Triphala extract demonstrated antioxidant activity and effects on markers associated with collagen, elastin and skin barrier function.
Chicory Root
Roasted chicory root contributes the earthy depth of Shine Dust. Chicory contains naturally occurring compounds including inulin, phenolic acids and sesquiterpene lactones, and research has explored its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and digestion-related properties.
Please be mindful
This product is a food blend, not a dietary supplement, and is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. For treatment advice, consult a healthcare professional.
Shine Dust has won the following awards and accolades:
- 2023 EatWell Yummies Awards – Vegan – Winner
As Australia’s most awarded wellness brand, we welcome you to explore all our accolades.
Our purpose is to sustain nature to experience wellness, which we live by each day through our Sustainability Model.
Certified Organic practices are foundational to our operations. As an Australian Certified Organic (ACO) company, we maintain 100% traceability. Detailed batch tracking maintains full transparency from crop to cup to ensure authenticity and trust. This guarantees our products are 100% chemical free, additive free, environmentally friendly, and non-GMO.
Sustainability and environmental stewardship are at the centre of all we do, and drives our commitment to offering reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging options. This commitment also extends to include our shipping materials.
Shine Dust is formulated with a radiant complexion in mind. It combines raw cacao with Triphala, dandelion and chicory root, ingredients valued for their antioxidant properties and traditional associations with skin health. The blend is designed to complement your daily wellness routine rather than promise a particular cosmetic result.
Shine Dust has a rich cacao flavour with earthy, roasted notes from dandelion and chicory root. Ginger and cinnamon add warmth, while mesquite brings a gentle natural sweetness and Murray River pink salt rounds out the flavour.
Yes, tiny amounts. Raw cacao naturally contains small amounts of caffeine alongside theobromine, a milder natural stimulant. As a guide, 2g (around 1 tsp) of raw cacao powder contains approximately 4.5 to 5 mg of caffeine, compared with around 95 mg in a standard cup of brewed coffee. These figures are estimates for raw cacao powder, not measured caffeine levels for the finished Shine Dust blend.
Not with sugar or any artificial sweeteners, but mesquite contributes a natural sweetness. However, Shine Dust has a rich, earthy cacao flavour rather than the sweetness of a conventional hot chocolate mix. For a sweeter cup, we recommend adding a splash of honey.
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Christie –
Very yummy. Great and unusual flavour. Good with coconut milk, as is. I love the dandelion, chicory, ginger and cinnamon flavours. Wonderful anti inflammatory drink. I have tried shine, sooth and spirit so far – spirit is super delicious and my fave. I would like to try spark next.
Telan –
Delicious. Maybe my favourite blend from the Dust range.
Kerrie-Anne Ming –
Have noticed my skin is softer since using this blend. I use it in a shake. Love this product
Lisa Soldo –
I had the pleasure of enjoying this blend today… just started & i’m loving the taste. It was a great pick me up in the afternoon just before grabbing the kids. Loved it. Hoping to consume it daily to see the complexion advantages.
Anissa –
Thought I would give the Dust range a go, and ordered Shine Dust. Initially I wasn’t too keen, but I add a little extra raw cacao to my drink along with the shine dust, and I find it more enjoyable. As for assisting with a radiant complexion, I am unsure, as I haven’t been consistent in consuming this. I would like to give it a 4.5 star rating.
Sadie –
I met Chalimah recently she is so lovely and so passionate about all her products. I especially like the shine dust