You may know Fenugreek seeds as a culinary spice, used most popularly in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. They are aromatic, bitter and great for flavouring meals, but are used for so much more. Believed to have originated from the Middle East, they have been used historically by Ancient Romans to flavour their wine, Ancient Egyptians to treat burns, and Ancient Greeks to cure infections. Some active skincare compounds present in fenugreek seeds are flavonoids, vitamins and saponins, and research has suggested this herb to improve skin brightness, hydration, and protection against external pollutants to the skin.