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With increasing age, fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin and dryness on the face are a natural process. But pollution, ultraviolet rays, stress and excessive use of chemical-rich beauty products have started aging the skin prematurely. At the age of 25 to 30, people are running after anti-aging creams, Botox and expensive dermatological treatments. Very few people know that nature has hidden such a botanical miracle in its treasury, whose sky blue flowers and small brown seeds prove to be much more effective and safer than any expensive Botox treatment. We are talking about Flaxseed/Linum usitatissimum and Ayurveda's most powerful blue flower Aparajita (Butterfly Pea Flower), whose unique combination has the power to stop the effects of age by regenerating your skin at the cellular level. Flaxseeds with blue flowers: Nature's 'Natural Botox' When the delicate blue flowers blooming on the linseed plant fall, small shiny seeds are prepared inside them. These seeds have earned them 'skin superfood' status in the skincare world: Omega-3 Fatty Acids (ALA): Flax seeds are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3). It strengthens the outer protective layer of the skin (Lipid Barrier), due to which the moisture inside the skin does not come out and the skin looks hydrated and plump all the time. Lignans (powerful antioxidants): Flaxseeds contain 800 times more 'lignans' than other plants. These fight free radicals and oxidative stress, which are the main culprits of causing wrinkles and age-spots on the face. Accelerating collagen production: The proteins and minerals present in it naturally accelerate the production of collagen and elastin in the body, which eliminates the looseness of the skin and tightens it. Blue flowers of Aparajita: A nectar-like boon for the skin The deep blue flowers of Aparajita (Butterfly Pea) and the tiny seeds present in its pods are unmatched in improving skin tone and defying ageing: Anthocyanins and Proanthocyanidins: The deep color of these blue flowers is due to a bioflavonoid called 'Anthocyanin'. It prevents skin cells from getting damaged and accelerates micro-circulation under the skin. Preventing Glycation: Eating too much sugar or stress causes the process of glycation in the body, due to which the collagen of the skin hardens and starts breaking. The elements of Aparajita slow down this process and keep the skin flexible for a long time. Use it like this to keep the skin young. You can include this natural formula in your daily routine in two ways – by nourishing it from within and by applying it directly on the face: 1. 'Natural Botox' Gel Mask of Flaxseed (Topical Application) Add two spoons of small flax seeds in a cup of water and boil on medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes, until the water turns into a sticky white gel. Filter this gel through cotton cloth. When it cools down, add half a spoon of aloe vera gel and 2 drops of almond oil. Apply it on the face and neck for 20 minutes before sleeping at night and then wash it with plain water. This gel tightens the pores of the skin and visible firmness starts appearing in the skin from the very first week. 2. Aparajita's 'Blue Tea' and Roasted Linseed (Dietary Routine) Soak 4-5 dried or fresh Aparajita blue flowers in a cup of hot water for 5 minutes. When the color of the water turns dark blue, add the juice of half a lemon (its color will turn purple as soon as the lemon is added). This tea deep-detoxifies the body and removes pigmentation from the roots. Chew 1 teaspoon of roasted flax seeds every morning for breakfast or add it to your smoothies and salads. Chemical-based cosmetics may give an instant glow to the skin, but in the long run they take away the skin's natural moisture. This Ayurvedic and scientific combination of small flax seeds and blue flowers removes wrinkles, dark circles and sagging by deeply nourishing the skin cells, thereby keeping your skin evergreen and glowing at any stage of age.