These 5 Anti-Ageing Herbs Are In Your Kitchen Right Now!

Now who doesn't want youthful skin and look much younger than their actual age? We all do right but the question is how? For starters, the food you eat is the skin you have. You have to eat all vegetables, have plenty of water, quit smoking if you do, ditch alcohol and workout. But besides that there is a beauty regime one needs to follow. And that does not mean lapping up all those creams etc, it can also include all the face packs that you make using herbs in your kitchen which are full of antioxidants and nourishing for the ksin. You don't have to spend all that money on expensive products but utilise what your garden is and can give you and use them properly. So here are a few herbs that we Indians most of the time have in our kitchens or grow in our gardens that can be used. Use this quarantine period to experiment and make all those packs and use them religiously to see the impact.

Cinnamon

This spice has been a part of our ancient healings in Ayurveda as it has many healing properties. It is known for all the anti-ageing benefits as it prevents collagen breakdown and prevents loss of skin elasticity. If we go by studies then it also boosts collagen synthesis and helps in slowing down the signs of ageing.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tbsp raw honey

Method

• Mix the ingredients.
• Apply and leave it on for 15 minutes.
• Wash with lukewarm water.

Do this twice a week

Clove

Full of health benefits, the oil of cloves has since forever been used in Ayurveda when it comes to treating ailments. It is said to have free radical scavenging properties and it also contains antioxidants that slow down ageing.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 3-4 drops clove oil

Method

• Cleanse your face and then mix the two oils. 
• Massage it all over on your face and let it stay for half an hour.
• Wash your face and do this twice a week.

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Ginger

This herb has been a part of the Chinese medicine as well as Ayurveda for over thousand of years. The simple reason being that it has the answer to multiple ailments. For anti-ageing as well it has high levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties which are said to help in slowing down the process of ageing  

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp grated ginger

Method

• Clean your skin.
• Mix all the ingredients.
• Scrub your face with the mixture for 10 minutes in round motions.
• Let it stay on for another 10 minutes.
• Wash off with lukewarm water.

Oregano

This herb is my favourite! It not just amps up my food but now that I know that it helps in slowing down the ageing process, what else do I want?! So Oregano is a storehouse of antioxidants and flavonoids which help the skin in delyaing the sgns of ageing by preventing free radical damage.

Ingredients

• 10 drops oregano essential oil
• 2 tbsp olive or coconut oil

Method

• Mix the essential oil and the carrier oil.
• Massage the mixture on your face and neck.
• Apply before sleeping and keep it on overnight.
• Wash off the next day.

Turmeric

This one who doesn't know? It is the best when it comes to treating infection and improving immunity. Not only healing but it is also perfect for anti ageing! How? it has curcumin which is a strong antioxidant that has free radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties protect your skin from UV-induced signs of ageing.

Ingredients 

• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp raw honey
• 1 drop lemon essential oil (optional)

Method

• Mix all the ingredients.
• Apply it and then massage for 10 minutes.
• Let it stay for another 10 minutes or until it dries.
• Wash off with cold water.

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