9 Beauty Benefits of Hibiscus for Skin and Hair

Hibiscus flowers are not only beautiful to look at, but also offer great benefits for the skin and hair. 

In traditional ayurvedic medicine hibiscus is consumed as tea to treat various digestive, respiratory, and urinary ailments.

But due to its high vitamin and mineral content, its organic compounds have also become a common ingredient in many beauty products.

Facts about hibiscus flower

In China, it is known as the ‘shoe flower’ because they use the hibiscus flower to polish their shoes. 

Tahitian and Hawaiian women wear this flower behind their right ear as an indication they are single. On the other hand, married women wear it behind their left ear.

Hibiscus flower is a natural dye, and was once used not just in paintings, but also as a natural blush and lipstick.

Because of the citrus-like taste, this flower is commonly used in soups, chutneys, salads and jams.

Benefits of hibiscus for skin and hair

1. Glowing Skin

The chock full of antioxidants, anthocyanocides in hibiscus play an amazing role in improving skin health by guarding it from radical damage and delaying the premature ageing of the skin.

The astringent property of hibiscus controls the excess secretion of oil by tightening the pores while its anti-inflammatory properties of hibiscus lessens inflammation and heal redness of the skin.

2. Stimulates Hair Growth

The brightly hued hibiscus flowers are rich in nutrients such as amino acids that are necessary for producing keratin, the building blocks of our hair.

These flowers are capable of stimulating hair regrowth even from dormant follicles and bald patches.

3. Improves Skin Tone

For any uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, dark spots and discolouration, hibiscus works as an instant remedy.

The presence of AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) including citric and malic acids have strong exfoliating properties which nourish the cells by revamping skin tone and colour.

4. The Natural Botox

Hibiscus is the only flower that possesses natural Botox properties. The richness of vitamin C promotes collagen production and helps tightening the face, making it firm for a younger look.

5. Cleanses Pores

The natural surfactants property of hibiscus helps in deep cleansing the skin without depriving of its natural oils.

The AHAs in hibiscus remove dead cells, flaky skin on the surface and cleanse pores by making the skin look fresh.

6. Treats Itchy Scalp and Dandruff

Hibiscus has astringent properties, which helps reduce the oil gland secretions and excessive oil secretion of the scalp. This property of the flower helps cool and soothe scalp providing you relief from itchy scalp and dandruff.

7. Delays Premature Grey Hairs

Hibiscus is full of antioxidants and vitamins necessary for the production of melanin, the pigment that gives the hair its natural colour. Both ancient ayurveda and science talk of hibiscus as a natural hair dye to mask grey hairs.

8. Natural Moisturizer

Hibiscus is considered as an excellent moisturizer because of its high content of mucilage, which is a sticky substance produced by plants for storage of food and water. It enhances skin’s ability to retain moisture, ultimately resulting in a youthful complexion. It also keeps skin hydrated and soft preventing the dull look.

9. Wound Healing

Hibiscus extract is also known to accelerate wound healing. The extract on wound helps to increase the production of fibronectin- a protein which helps to close the edges of the wound, thus speeds up the healing process. It also helps in cell-regeneration and hydration, thereby playing a crucial role in the wound healing process.

Along with being extremely beneficial for skin and hair hibiscus is great for health as well.

Hibiscus tea is a very popular beverage which has anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants.

It has several benefits, it helps with managing blood pressure, lowers cholesterol and protects liver. It also provides protection from the formation of cancerous tumour and helps with digestion.

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