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7 anti-aging herbs that can make you younger

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Skin ageing is unstoppable, with time, your skin will go through changes and you will see wrinkles and fine lines on your skin.


Chemical treatment is a quick option but it’s chemical after all, so injecting your face with chemicals doesn’t sound good and isn’t pocket-friendly wither.

So here are few herbs that can do wonders for your skin and reduce the signs of ageing. Here’s a list.

1. Basil

Holy basil or tulsi helps in preventing the signs of aging. Excessive UV exposure damages your skin and causes collagen depletion. Soak the basil leaves in warm water to soften them and make a paste. Mix it with gram flour and honey and the apply on your face. Once dry wash it off.

2. Cinnamon

Cinnamon is said to have anti-aging benefits as it prevents collagen breakdown and prevents loss of skin elasticity. Take cinnamon and powder and mix it with honey and apply on your face. Let it sit for 10 mins and then rinse

3. Ginger

Ginger has high levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that help in preventing the signs of aging. You need grated ginger, brown sugar and olive oil. Mix all of it and apply for 10 mins and then wash it off.

4. Gingko

Gingko extracts, when applied on skin, could prevent wrinkles and improve the skin texture. For this pack you need hone, clay and Gingko extract, mix all the ingredients and apply on your face. Let it dry and then wash it off.

5. Ashwagandha

It has antibacterial, anti-fungal, and cognitive boosting properties and is filled with alkaloids that protect the skin cells from stress and damage. Create a pack with ashwagandha powder, ginger powder and lemon juice. Let the pack dry on your face and then rinse it.

6. Ginseng

This Chinese medicinal herb is popular worldwide for its anti-aging benefits. Use a tsp of ginseng powder with cup of warm water and with the help of cotton, apply it on face. You can leave it overnight.

7. Horsetail

It contains natural silicon that can give you youthful and glowing skin. You need chopped horsetail shoot and honey, store the mixture for 2 day and then strain the honey and consume the herb. Eat it twice a day for good results.

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