People have done some pretty wild (and downright dangerous) things in the pursuit of everlasting beauty and youth. The ancient Greeks and Romans made facials out of crocodile poop, and Victorian women ...

There’s a new anti-aging ingredient that might just become the next big thing in the skincare industry! But would you believe that the ingredient is an invasive weed? If you’re familiar with nature, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scientists suggest invasive weed has anti-ageing potential (Lynne Cameron/PA) (PA Archive) The fruit of the cocklebur plant, which ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists are learning if compounds found in the cocklebur plant may help protect and improve skin. Paola Iamunno/Getty Images Researchers have found that the cocklebur plant may ...

Share on Pinterest A study finds that fruit from the cocklebur plant, an invasive weed, may have anti-aging and anti-inflammatory capabilities. Nick Bush/Getty Images There is a growing amount of ...

New research found that a noxious weed contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory components that could use as a skin protectant. The cocklebur plant could reduce damage from UVB exposure and ...

The fruit of the cocklebur plant, which grows worldwide and is often considered a noxious weed, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory components that could make it useful as a skin protectant, ...