Not only is the hibiscus a flower packed with a variety of nutrients that are extremely beneficial for your health. But it is also a powerful anti-aging ingredient.
What Can Hibiscus Do For Your Health?
Hibiscus tea has become an all time favourite for many people. And it is more than just a tasty afternoon beverage. Various studies proved that it also has a substantial amount health benefits. As it has natural 
anti-inflammatory properties and is packed with antioxidants.
Things it can help with include:
- Blood pressure management
- Lowering cholesterol
- Liver protection
- Protection against cancerous tumour formation
- Digestion
What Can Hibiscus Do For Your Skin?
1. It Can Even Your Skin Tone
Hibiscus contains organic Malic and Citric acid. Both of these ingredients are great for resurfacing and exfoliating your skin. Which means, it can assist with the treatment of pigmentation and uneven skin tone, as well as assist with the clarity of the skin.
2. It is Filled with Antioxidants
Hibiscus contains a type of antioxidant called anthocyanocides, which are proven to protect and fight off skin damaging free radicals, including ultra violet radiation. On top of this, this antioxidant can also can help with skin irritation or inflammation. Which makes products that contain hibiscus, suitable for anyone who has sensitive or reactive skin.
3. It Provides a Moisture Boost
Have you ever picked a flower, only to find a gel-like, sticky, translucent substance running from the tip of the stem? Well, the ingredient that makes for that stickiness is called mucilage, and hibiscus plants just so happen to have a lot of it. This is extremely beneficial given that mucilage is what allows any plant to retain high levels of moisture and hydration and it can do the exact same thing for our skin too.
Why is it Referred to as “Plant Botox”?
Firstly, it is important to understand that hibiscus extracts may be referred to as “plant Botox”. However, it does work in the same way as actual Botox, in any way.
“Botox” is a variation and trade name of the neurotoxin, botulinum toxin. It is injected below the surface of your skin, into your muscles and works by blocking the nerve impulses being sent into your muscles, causing them to relax. As a result, your facial expressions soften and it can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Hibiscus, on the other hand, helps our skin differently…
In between our skin and our muscles, there is a very elastic tissue, called connective tissue. And one of its primary functions is to keep that muscle joined to the skin. This means that connective tissue allows for our skin to move with our muscles. So, as we tighten a muscle, our skin tightens with it. And as we relax a muscle, so will the skin relax with it.
However, as we age, our skin starts to loosen, sag and wrinkle. This is because the connective tissue holding our skin to our muscles starts to lose its elasticity. Hibiscus is able slow down and prevent this process from occurring. As it can block the enzyme responsible for the breakdown of your connective tissue altogether. The reason as to why it is referred to as “plant botox”, is because the results from the treatment are usually instant and you can see a significant visual improvement.