The 12 Best Anti-Aging Herbs to Fight Skin Aging

Anti-Aging Herbs and their Benefits

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We get it, it's on all our priority lists - holding on to youth and longevity. Though aging is a normal part of life, anyone who says they don’t dread its ill effects are probably lying. Often, the key to staying young lies in accepting nature and the reality of our existence. And often, the key to staying young might just lie in nature itself. That’s right, we’re talking about anti-aging herbs today such as Saga, Gotu Kola, amla, tulsi, kumkumadi tailam, turmeric, bakuchi and rosemary! Several alternative medicine systems have used anti-aging herbs for skincare and longevity both! And though not all of them are necessarily applied topically, their adaptogenic effects on your entire body can indeed make some miraculous anti-aging herbs for your face. 

Let us today take a deep dive into 12 of the best anti-aging herbs like amla, saffron, sandalwood for skincare and everything beauty & wellness-related - that might just end up being the secret of your ever glowing youthful skin. 

Top 12 anti aging herbs to fight signs of aging

1. Ashwagandha

2. Gotu Kala

3. Holy Basil

4. Amla

5. Turmeric

6. Rosemary

7. Ginger

8. Cinnamon

9. Kumkumadi Tailam

10. Guduchi 

11. Sage

12.  Bakuchi

Anti Aging herbs and their benefits:

Ashwagandha 

Known as “the Indian Ginseng” in English, Ashwagandha is an herb that is classified as an adaptogen (herbs that reduce the ill-effects of stress on your mind and body), thereby being perfect as an anti-aging herb for skin care just like kumkumadi tailam is the magical ayurvedic potion for skincare. 

Ashwagandha comes from the depths of Ayurveda and has been prescribed as a supplement for not just anti-aging but a range of multifaceted benefits. Ashwagandha is said to improve fertility, sharpen memory, improve cognitive

 function, lower blood pressure, treat arthritis, and much, much more. When it comes to the skin, Ashwagandha makes an amazing anti-aging herb for face and hair. It can prevent graying, reduce acne, tighten skin, and reduce signs of aging that you might have started noticing on your skin.

 

The benefits of Ashwagandha can be reaped in the form of supplementary capsules or powder. In its powder form, you are free to add it to your favorite face packs. You can also purchase ayurvedic skincare products like face brightness creams and face serum for glowing skin that contain not just ashwagandha, but kumkumadi tailam, saffron and many more herbs

Gotu Kola 

Gotu Kola is often referred to as the herb of longevity, thanks to the range of benefits it provides for your body and mind. Gotukola has round leaves that may appear to some people like little fans. The enzymes and nutrients in this herb can reduce the long-term effects of stress in your body, helping you reduce your fatigue, anxiety, and stress caused by daily hassles in general. It is especially known to have an effect on this neurotransmitter called “GABA” which is responsible for regulating the alertness of your Central Nervous System. 

When it comes to aging, Gotu Kola makes an excellent anti-aging herb for the face as it is frequently associated with an increase in collagen production. Your face is the area of your skin that is the first to experience any external damage and aging, which is why it is important to protect and preserve it. An anti-aging herb for skincare like Gotu Kola is perfect for this purpose. 

Gotukola can be consumed or applied to your skin & hair topically as it is available in the forms of capsules, powder, shampoos, ointments, and soaps in Ayurvedic markets! 

Holy Basil (Tulsi)

You read that absolutely right! The beloved holy herb of Tulsi that Hindus typically use in prayers and worship as a goddess has many medicinal properties - and being an anti-aging herb for skincare is just one of them. The effectiveness of tulsi is the same as that of kumkumadi tailam and other herbs. Did you know that the holy basil has actually been used as an extra ingredient in Ubtan by many in the years before we existed? Well, you do now. 

As a matter of fact, Tulsi is abundant in Vitamin A and other several anti-aging ingredients. This makes it effective for reducing skin damage caused by the Sun, increasing collagen production in your skin, as well as improving the hydration levels in your skin. To reap the benefits of the Holy basil all you have to do is soak the leaves and make them into a paste. You can add this to your regular face pack for glowing skin or simply use the leaves with honey or with kumkumadi tailam. 

Consuming basil regularly may also help you with overall health issues such as reducing blood sugar levels and supporting cardiovascular health. Turns out Tulsi is not just a holy goddess, but also a medicinal goddess! 

 

Amla

Amla is a popular ingredient in beauty niche products and Ayurvedic health care products. If you have ever consumed an Amla fruit - you are aware of its charming sour taste. This sour taste of Amla comes from its abundance in Vitamin C and ascorbic acid - both of which serve to enable this fruit to give us many excellent youth-preserving benefits. The Amla herb is also filled with minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, and more, which increase your body’s resilience towards aging and harm. This is why Amla serves as an excellent antioxidant. 

When it comes to being an anti-aging herb for skincare, Amla does not fall short on the race. It is hydrating, fights bacteria, exfoliating, and adds to your skin a radiant glow. You can use amla as an anti-aging herb for your face by adding some of its crushed pulp or juice with kumkumadi tailam into your face pack for glowing skin. Consuming Amla juice regularly can also do wonders for your skin & hair

Turmeric

Turmeric is quite possibly one of the best medicinal anti-aging herbs for skincare that mankind has ever discovered. It serves as a spice in all our households and dominates our food palettes. It has also dominated indigenous beauty secrets for centuries now, so how could we miss it when we speak about the best anti-aging herbs for the face?! Turmeric is a strong antioxidant that is ready to fight all free radicals on your skin along with troublesome bacteria, dirt, and oil. It is the ultimate key to having acne-free skin that glows as bright as the Sun. By preventing cell damage and healing scars on your skin, turmeric encourages cell growth in your skin, making it a perfect anti-aging agent for your facial skin! Did you know that Nalpamaradi Thailam is an ayurvedic skin brightening oil with Turmeric as one of the main ingredient. 

All you would have to do to use turmeric is mix the littlest amount of it to gram flour and rose face water to make a face pack for glowing skin you can use twice or thrice a week to preserve youthful and clear skin for years to come. Furthermore, there are many ayurvedic skincare products in the market that contain turmeric along with other herbs such as saffron, kumkumadi tailam, sandalwood, etc.

Rosemary 

Rosemary is a fragrant evergreen herb belonging and originating from the Mediterranean regions such as Italy, Egypt, France, and Greece. It is pretty popular in many European cuisines, especially Italian. Today, this herb is internationally acclaimed because of its rich flavor that makes all your dishes and even perfumes better. It is also very popular in skincare thanks to its antioxidant properties. In fact, rosemary oil is often recommended by skincare experts to people who wish to deal with early signs of aging. 

 

This miraculous herb is often used in its leaf extract or essential oil form that we refer to as “rosemary oil”. It works as one of the best anti-aging herbs for skincare and is abundant in antibacterial and anti-acne properties that give you clear and blemish-free skin. This herb has proved to be effective in tightening loose and saggy skin - not just on the face, but on your arms and legs too! It also serves as an ingredient in several oils designed to reduce stretch marks as rosemary helps to speed up healing on your skin. You can use this ayurvedic oil by making it part of your skincare routine or adding it to your regular face packs. 

Ginger 

Ginger may be too bitter of an herb for many, it’s true - but there are few things in the world that are as effective in clearing a cough as good as a fresh cup of ginger tea does. Used for centuries in our Indian recipes, and Ayurvedic medicines that treat colds, coughs, fever, and so much more - Ginger has a special place in Indian culture. So why wouldn’t it have a special place in our anti-aging herbs for skincare?

Ginger is excellent at clearing up debris from our bodies, and the same thing happens when we use Ginger on our skin. It clears and kills bacteria on your skin to make sure you don’t have acne problems anymore. The herb has also in recent years proved to be involved in increasing collagen production - which enables it to tighten loose skin, get rid of fine lines, and ultimately preserve the radiance of your skin. Ginger can be used either by drinking ginger tea regularly or by making a juice to apply on the face for skin tightening and brightening. 

Cinnamon 

Native to Southeast Asia and the African regions, cinnamon is a spice that the world has quite literally conquered and fought for. It is one of the commercial spices the British used to export from India to Britain. The spicy aromatic flavor of cinnamon is the reason for its popularity. When it comes to India itself, cinnamon is a staple for most cuisines around here. You probably have some at your home right now. But did you know cinnamon also acts as an amazing anti-aging herb for skincare? 

The spice is a natural antioxidant which is why it was often used as a medicinal ingredient in Ayurvedic concoctions. One of its key benefits is that when applied topically, cinnamon cleans and clears skin cells of dirt and bacteria swiftly! It is further effective in fighting fungi and enabling healing - which means it can treat both acne and acne scars in one go. In a recent study, an extract called “Ceylon” present in cinnamon has been associated with a boost in collagen production. 

Cinnamon can be added to your diet for better skin health or included in your skincare regimen by using cinnamon essential oil. The spice is also available in powdered form, in case you’d like to utilize it without having to use oils like kumkumadi tailam or any other oil that contains cinnamon oil.

Kumkumadi Tailam

Kumkumadi tailam or Kumkumadi oil is a beautiful ayurvedic concoction of herbs that acts as a magical remedy for uplifting skin health and treating different types of skin issues. Most people think of kumkumadi tailam as a beautifying agent, and they are right. Kumkumadi tailam has built its foundation on self-care and wellbeing. Kumkumadi Tailam can also be used as a moisturizer for face and is ideal for skin types with sensitive or flaky texture. 

The kumkumadi tailam is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which enable it to help in anti aging, wrinkles and other skin issues. This is what makes kumkumadi tailam an excellent choice amongst anti-aging herbs for skincare. It helps in protecting the skin from dangerous UV rays, as well as free radical damage, works to reduce tanning and delay the signs of aging.

Kumkumadi tailam benefits for skin are endless. You can use it as an anti-aging treatment as well as a facial to give you glowing skin. Other phenomenal and rapid benefits include the way it soothes and smooths skin. Additionally, kumkumadi tailam is known for retexturizing rough skin with its restoring and invigorating properties. Kumkumadi tailam herbs are available in several ayurvedic skincare products such as face cream for women and men, face serum, face scrub, ayurvedic face wash. You can use kumkumadi tailam during the day as well as the night.

Guduchi 

Guduchi is an evergreen herb with cute heart-shaped green leaves. Also called Giloy, this herb, just as many of the herbs we have talked about, is said to be beneficial for one’s health & longevity by Ayurveda. Traditionally, this herb proved effective in treating urinary tract infections, fevers, breathing problems, and you guessed it - skin diseases! Such is the reputation of Guduchi that Ayurvedic texts often call it an “Amrit” or “elixir of life”. 

Giloy is an excellent anti-aging herb for skin and overall health thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities. Similar to Kumkumadi tailam which we talked about a few moments ago, Guduchi is abundant in ascorbic acid which can hydrate your skin while exfoliating it - creating a youth-preserving effect on your skin and especially the face. This is why Guduchi is considered one of the best anti-aging herbs for the face. 

Guduchi or Giloy is easily available in markets in juice and powder form. To make use of Guduchi you can either directly consume it (this will detox your skin from within) or topically apply it with rosewater as a face pack. 

Sage

Sage is a member of the mint family and grows throughout the year. Thanks to its unique flavor and essential fragrance, sage is used in cuisines all around the world. The extracts of this plant are often converted into a concentrated essential oil that is used in fragrances, foods, and skincare essentials. The common sage is associated with several medical benefits such as treating nutrition deficiencies (it is loaded with nutrients such as Vitamin K, calcium, and iron), supporting oral health, and relieving pain (thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties).

 

As an essential oil sage is often used to treat chapped lips, and dry skin conditions such as eczema. Due to its soothing nature, it is able to relieve pain and rashes on the skin. Dry skin is often prone to damage, which leads to it aging poorly in the long run. By treating dry skin conditions the sage essential oil enables your skin to flourish and heal and thereby stay young. The herb is also rich in calcium and Vitamin A - ingredients that make your skin more resilient. This is what creates its place in the best anti-aging herbs for skincare.

Sage oil can be easily incorporated in your regular DIY face pack for glowing skin recipes with ingredients such as green tea, rosewater, kumkumadi tailam, clay masks, etc. 

Bakuchi

The leaves and seeds of the Psoralea corylifolia plant contain an ingredient called bakuchiol. The herb, also known as Babchi, has been used for centuries in Ayurveda medicine to treat a wide range of diseases. It contains antioxidant qualities and lessens skin discoloration brought on by UV rays or exposure to the environment. Also, it has potent anti-aging properties, that  significantly lessens the visibility of wrinkles and fine lines. Bakuchi is being used in a growing number of skincare products due to its numerous advantages and the fact that it is entirely natural and has no adverse effects on the skin.

Using Bakuchi Face Serum in your skincare regimen can help your skin in a number of ways. This serum can help even out the tone of your skin, brighten your complexion, and minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Moreover, it has a lot of antioxidants, which actually protect your skin from environmental stresses like pollution and UV rays. The Bakuchi Face Serum by Bluenectar is absolutely worth trying if you're searching for a natural and efficient serum to add to your skincare routine.

The Takeaway 

You don’t have to compromise on your love for natural remedies and ingredients like amla, ashwagandha, saga, oregano, cinamon, ginger when you wish to preserve your youth and radiance. Forget the chemical treatments! Try out one of these amazing anti-aging herbs for skincare and for your overall health & longevity. Do however always look up the side effects of these herbs before going bananas over their usage. We hope these herbs add to the beautiful richness of your life. 

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