We live in a world obsessed with beauty and forever looking young. Billions of dollars are spent annually on anti-aging serums, creams and beauty treatments to help us looking our "best" and fighting all signs of aging but have we really spent enough time exploring all the natural plants, herbs and essential oils available to us, throughout the entire world? One day it is this cream, the next it is that serum.

I am going to give you a FREE serum formula you can easily create at home for yourself at the end of this blog post. Some of these ingredients you may have in your home now, while others you will have to purchase.

First, I want to share with you 12 natural ingredients and their benefits for your skin and I wonder how many you are already familiar with.

1. Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)

One of the most powerful botanicals for anti-aging.

Benefits: boosts collagen, improves firmness, reduces wrinkles, speeds skin repair, increases circulation, smooths texture.

Perfect for: mature, sensitive, or damaged skin.

*We use this ingredient in several of our products!

2. Bakuchiol (from Psoralea corylifolia / Babchi plant)

The natural alternative to retinol—gentle but highly effective.

Benefits: reduces fine lines, improves elasticity, brightens tone, increases cell turnover—without irritation.

Perfect for: anyone who can’t tolerate retinol.

*We are creating a serum with this ingredient, coming soon!

3. Rosehip Seed Oil

High in natural vitamin A, C, and essential fatty acids.

Benefits: reduces wrinkles, fades age spots, hydrates deeply, boosts collagen, improves scars.

Perfect for: dry, sun-damaged, or uneven skin.

*We use this ingredient in several of our products!

4. Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea)

A sacred ancient Asian botanical known for its soothing and antioxidant power.

Benefits: smooths fine lines, balances oil, hydrates, boosts radiance, protects against free radicals.

Perfect for: combination or sensitive skin types.

*We use this in a few of our products

5. Ginseng (Panax ginseng)

A hero in Korean and Chinese skincare traditions.

Benefits: brightens dull skin, strengthens collagen, increases circulation, firms and energizes skin.

Perfect for: tired, dull, aging skin.

*We use this in several of our products!

6. Green Tea Extract (EGCG)

One of the strongest antioxidants in nature.

Benefits: protects from environmental aging, soothes inflammation, tightens pores, slows collagen breakdown.

Perfect for: all skin types, especially reactive or redness-prone.

*We use this in several of our products!

7. Sea Buckthorn Oil

Packed with vitamins C, E, K, carotenoids, and omega 7.

Benefits: increases elasticity, improves firmness, boosts barrier repair, promotes cell regeneration.

Perfect for: mature, dry, or inflamed skin.

*Currenly in the works!

8. Pomegranate Seed Oil

Rich in punicic acid (rare omega 5) and super high in antioxidants.

Benefits: boosts collagen, improves elasticity, protects against UV aging, reduces inflammation.

Perfect for: aging or stressed skin.

*We use this in a few of our products

9. Frankincense Essential Oil

An ancient resin used for rejuvenation for thousands of years.

Benefits: reduces fine lines, tightens skin, fades scars, tones complexion.

Perfect for: mature, uneven, or scar-prone skin.

*We use this in several of our products!

10. Aloe Vera (inner gel)

A powerhouse for hydration and repair.

Benefits: plumps skin, stimulates fibroblast activity, improves elasticity, deeply hydrates without heaviness.

Perfect for: irritated, dehydrated, or stressed skin.

*We use Aloe Vera gel, juice & extract in most of our products!

11. Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Ayurvedic gold for youthful skin.

Benefits: brightens, detoxifies, reduces dark spots, calms inflammation, protects collagen from breakdown.

Perfect for: dull or uneven skin.

*We use this in several of our products!

12. Saffron (Crocus sativus)

One of the world’s most luxurious beauty botanicals.

Benefits: brightens complexion, smooths texture, reduces lines, enhances glow, supports cell regeneration.

Perfect for: high-end formulations for glow + anti-aging.

*We use this in several of our products!

⭐ Bonus Ingredients Worth Including

These are also excellent if you want a longer list:

• Hyaluronic acid (plant-derived) for hydration + plumping

• Coenzyme Q10 for firming + antioxidant power

• Manuka honey extract for repair + glow

• Jojoba oil for balancing and fine-line reduction

• Cherry blossom extract for soothing + brightening

FREE FORMULA:

Simple Anti-Aging Facial Oil Formula (100% Natural)

Skin Types: All (especially mature, dry, and combination)

Phase A – Carrier Oils (Base) — 94%

Phase B – Active Botanicals — 6%

If you skip Bakuchiol, increase jojoba to compensate.

Instructions

1. Sanitize all equipment (bottle, beaker, spoon, funnel).

2. Add all carrier oils into a clean beaker and mix gently.

3. Add Vitamin E and essential oils.

4. Stir slowly for 1–2 minutes until fully blended.

5. Pour into a dropper bottle (amber, cobalt or clear with UV protection).

How to Use

• Apply 3–4 drops to clean, damp skin.

• Use morning and night, or only at night if your reader prefers a lighter AM routine.

• Can be layered under moisturizer or used alone.

Why This Formula Works

• Jojoba oil mimics skin’s natural oils, improving texture and reducing fine lines.

• Rosehip oil provides natural vitamin A + vitamin C for brightening and firming.

• Pomegranate oil boosts collagen and fights oxidative aging.

• Sea buckthorn oil nourishes and repairs with omega 7 and carotenoids.

• Frankincense helps tone, tighten, and rejuvenate.

• Lavender soothes inflammation and boosts skin recovery.

• Vitamin E protects the oils and skin barrier.