Anti-Aging Herbs For A Younger Skin

One of the first tell-tale signs that we are getting older is our skin. Aging skin and wrinkles are the degenerative natural process which our skin undergoes as our age advances.

There are plenty of creams and other concoctions available (often at a hefty price) to fight wrinkles. But maybe you prefer a more natural way to maintain a soft, young and wrinkle-free skin.

Luckily, there are certain herbs that can be used to slow down the aging process.  These herbs help stimulate blood circulation and improve the ability of your body to remove waste products and absorb nutrients. 

Herbs are natural and, if you know what you're doing, harmless in nature. They also have fewer side effects and are a lot cheaper than expensive skin products. They also follow a holistic approach to health, focusing on the whole body, not just your skin.

Herbs which possess anti-aging properties are used in varying forms. They can be found in products like medicine, oils, soap bars, ointments, creams, and gels. They are used by many cosmetic companies, beauty therapists, and health spas as an active anti-aging component in their products. 

However, herbs don't have to be made into complicated creams or soaps in order to unlock their anti-aging potential. As a matter of fact, there are a lot of anti-aging foods you can eat which promote better health and a smoother skin. 

Anti-aging herbs are considered by many to be better and safer, as compared to surgery, Botox injections or any other cosmetic procedures. They help you maintain a youthful vigor, both internally and externally.

In addition to having beneficial effects on your body, there are several herbs which have a wholesome effect on your mind. They help in preventing and reducing stress, one of the main causes of health problems in our modern society. 

Common Anti-Aging herbs

Anti-aging herbs can have a deep impact on the skin. Some of the most commonly used ones are: 

• Schizandra fruit
• Rhodiola Rosea 
• Lucium fruit 
• Reishi mushroom 
• Gynostemma pentaphyllum 
• Wild American ginseng 
• Ashwagandha 
• Wild asparagus root 
• Grape seed extract 
• Polygonum root 
• Cordyceps mushroom
• Siberian ginseng 
• Nopal cactus 
• Konjac mannan 
• Wild Chinese ginseng 
• Jujube Fruit 
• gymnema sylvestre  

These herbs help slow down the aging process, arrest the wrinkling of the skin, accelerate the production of superoxide dismutase, remove toxins from the liver and stimulate the immune system, along with many other benefits. Superoxide dismutase, by the way, is considered one of the most vital natural antioxidants in the body which considerably slows down aging.

However, some of these herbs could be harmful, depending on the dose taken and the health of an individual. You shouldn't just be experimenting by yourself without knowing what you're doing. Overdosing can lead to some serious or unwanted side effects like headaches, skin rash, nervousness, agitation, lack of sleep or diarrhea. 

There are also some foods and other herbal medicines may interact with the action of these anti-aging herbs. When anti-aging herbs are combined with other herbs it could lead to allergic reactions. This also applies when these herbs are mixed with alcohol. Research indicates there may also be certain foods that age you faster. 

If you want to use anti-aging herbs, they should be gradually introduced into your routine by someone who knows what they are doing. Start with one herb at a time and in small quantity. 

You should give the herb adequate time to work before deciding to increase the quantity. 

When used correctly, herbs can help reduce the speed of the aging process in your body and help you look and feel younger. They can offer numerous benefits to your health as your age advances, provided they are used with care and caution.