We have seen Rose, Jasmine, Chamomile, Hibiscus and many more join the flower party in our beauty pantries for years. Under the Ayurvedic, Natural and Organic labels the reboot of floral and botanical based ingredients in the beauty arena remains abloom. Owing to their natural skin-benefitting properties, the flower extracts are making a case for result-driven skincare. Being bottled up or brewed in teas, you need to try the newer additions in the bouquets of beauty. Mira Rajput Kapoor ‘s take on wellness and beauty has always inspired the beauty-fanfare, especially with her sun-lit, glowing selfies on Instagram. Scroll down to find out the flowers that you need to tap on:
Lotus
The lovely blooming flower has self-purifying attributes and considered to be a soothing and calming agent. Lotus extracts toxins from the skin and replenishes with hydration. Additionally it’s highly rich in antioxidants which enhance blood circulation, increase collagen and maintain skin’s elasticity to diminish dark spots and fine lines.
82°E Lotus Splash Cleanser, INR 1,200
Packed with purifying lotus extract that is rich in antioxidants, and bioflavonoids to restore the skin’s natural moisture balance. This gentle, foaming cleanser helps to remove impurities like dirt, oil, dust and makeup and is clinically proven to condition the skin and maintain its pH.
Patchouli
Patchouli plant is extracted from an aromatic herb to produce the Patchouli oil. It has anti-inflammatory, hydrating and nourishing benefits for the skin. Being rich in anti-oxidants it boosts oxygen circulation while also preventing hair loss and skin sagging with its astringent properties.
Sandiva Overnight Revitalising Super Serum, INR 500
With Sweet Almond Oil, Vitamin E, Patchouli Leaf Extract and Sandalwood the powerful serum works tirelessly while you sleep to nourish and transform with luxuriously revitalizing ingredients. Specially formulated as a luxurious and indulgently creamy serum that leaves your skin feeling soft, supple and moisturized.
Babchi Plant- Bakuchiol
Bakuchiol is derived from the Babchi plant and is known to be a natural alternative to Retinoid or Retinol. Bakuchiol has all the properties that Retinol offers with an added benefit of being gentler on skin. This natural ingredient is used to get smoother, radiant and youthful skin as it increases cellular turnover and collagen in the skin.
The Moms Co. Natural Age Control Night Cream, INR 798
A natural alternative to Retinol, along with Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid and Natural Vitamin E helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, evens skin tone and restores firmness for healthier, glowing skin.
Calendula
Also known as pot Marigold, Calendula is rich in anti-oxidants, flavonoids and anti-inflammatory compounds. It has antimicrobial and anti-fungal elements that help in healing and prevent infections.
One Herb Calendula Flowers Tea, INR 399
The tea improves skin health and heals wounds, helps relieve muscle spasms, protects the teeth and gums against plaque and cavities. Also to be used as sore throat rinse, Calendula tea is a soothing beverage.