5 Flowers That Possess Incredible Beauty Benefits For Skin And Hair
Written by Sumona BoseJun 29, 2020
Flowers can bring a smile on your face and instantly perk up your boring office desk, but did you know it can do more than just uplift your mood and um, like change your skin game? Yes, it’s true. Flowers have long been used in beauty practises in many cultures across the globe. They contain mild, yet potent ingredients that provide a host of skin and hair benefits. Here are five flowers that possess incredible beauty benefits for skin and hair.
Rose has been used for thousands of years in traditional beauty practices. Cleopatra is said to have religiously used rose water as a facial toner. From rosewater fresheners to bath soaks that are so luxurious, roses are every beauty lover’s main indulgence. They hydrate the skin, soothe inflammation and balance the natural pH levels of the skin. Additionally, rose is packed with antioxidants that help strengthen skin cells and regenerate skin tissues.
Already popular with fans of essential oils, lavender does more than have a calming effect on your senses. They are known to reduce wrinkles, lighten dark spots, hydrate dry skin and relieve redness and pain caused by acne. It is also popular for its detoxifying nature and ability to fight free radical damage to keep the skin looking youthful and glowing!
Hibiscus flowers have been used in beauty rituals for ages. They are known for their cell regeneration properties that can rejuvenate your skin from within. Some women also use hibiscus oil for fading stubborn dark spots as the natural acid present in them can speed up cell turnover for a clearer complexion. Packed with vitamin C, it also boosts collagen production and helps to tighten the face, making it look firm and youthful.
Apart from giving a sweet fragrance to your tresses, white lilies are also known for revitalising and thickening the hair. They are known to strengthen hair follicles, thus, treating hair loss and giving you a naturally luscious and fuller mane.
Enriched with a variety of active chemical compounds, jasmine flowers are known for their many skin benefits. Rich in antioxidants, they make for an excellent anti-ageing ingredient. The even out skin tone, banish age spots and fights environmental stressors that cause premature ageing.
Sumona Bose is a writer, skincare junkie and a self-professed makeup connoisseur. Equipped with a Master's degree in Fashion Management and over 3 years of experience writing in the beauty and fashion space, her passion for learning new things has no bounds. Working closely with dermatologists, beauty excerpts, makeup artists and hairstylists, she brings you the best of all things beauty. From trending skincare ingredients to makeup looks that help you slay, she manages to bring something new (and vital!) to our readers every single time. Her hobbies include home workouts, watching foreign films and binge-watching makeover shows!
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Written by Sumona Bose on Jun 29, 2020
Sumona Bose is a writer, skincare junkie and a self-professed makeup connoisseur. Equipped with a Master's degree in Fashion Management and over 3 years of experience writing in the beauty and fashion space, her passion for learning new things has no bounds. Working closely with dermatologists, beauty excerpts, makeup artists and hairstylists, she brings you the best of all things beauty. From trending skincare ingredients to makeup looks that help you slay, she manages to bring something new (and vital!) to our readers every single time. Her hobbies include home workouts, watching foreign films and binge-watching makeover shows!