Floral Wellness

Unlock the health secrets of hibiscus to enjoy the benefits of a sustainable beauty regime

- Pramita Bose

At a time when going earthy and embracing holistic healing has become a way of life, grooming trends then invariably tilt towards Mother Nature. Organic wellness is the latest norm in the world of skin rejuvenation. Floral facials like sunflower, lotus and hibiscus are already a rage among the beauty conscious and glamour spotters.

Beauty that blooms

Endowed with revitalising properties, the hibiscus flower found in a variety of hues like white, pink, red, orange, yellow, purple, blue or peach and shaped like a trumpet is a beautician's dream to pamper his/her clients with. Often China rose is classified as a type of hibiscus with its scientific name Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis.

Talking about its specialty, Lemon Salons co-founder and cosmetic exponent Qurat Syed Deshmukh, said, "Hibiscus is known as the Botox plant. It is rich in antioxidants, AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) and vitamin C, which facilitate natural exfoliation, skin tightening, essential hydration, amazing glow and acne control. The beauty of this blossom is that one can achieve all the beauty goals naturally."

Aesthetic medicine expert and cosmetologist Dr. Gagan Raina explains that "a hibiscus facial meets a multi-purpose agenda. It works effectively as a natural exfoliant, hydrator and anti-ageing treatment, all bundled into one."