Research suggests that turmeric may also improve the appearance of skin and help alleviate depression.  A 2009 study Trusted Source showed that vetiver root has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants scavenge your body’s systems for toxins and what are called “free radicals,” which disrupt your body’s processes and contribute to the signs of aging.

Using skin creams that contain vetiver oil, or using it in its pure essential oil form, may give you an antioxidant boost.