Flowers that bloom your skin

Rose

Studies have found that rose extract can significantly reduce wrinkling and damage to elastin fibers caused by UVB rays. Look for it in Korres Wild Rose Serum and Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist.

Anemone

Derived from the leaves of anemone flowers, the ingredient kinetin was made popular by the by the anti-aging cream Kinerase and is said to be a gentle alternative to retinoids, which can cause peeling and redness. While I don't know of any impartial studies confirming this claim, many people swear it works. If you don't want to shell out $119 for Kinerase, try the Body Shop's 24-Hour Treatment Lotion with Kinetin ().

Cornflower

These blossoms may have anti-inflammatory and skin clarifying properties and can be found in Sundari Cornflower Hydrator and Caudalie Gentle Cleanser.

Evening Primrose

Oil from this fragrant flower is rich in linoleic acid, which the skin needs to make ceramides, and is a great option for those prone to excessive skin dryness, eczema or psoriasis. You can take oral supplements, but I prefer to use it topically, as in Skin Vitamin Cream by Robin Pharmaceuticals.

Hibiscus

Companies like Kosmea claim hibiscus extract has similar effects to Botox. Though it sounds promising, I haven't heard of any research on hibiscus extract yet. It's also found in Steven Victor MD Intensive Wrinkle Repair Kit.