Saffron skin benefits

Saffron is one of the most expensive and fragile components in the world. It is 10 times more expensive than vanilla, more expensive than gold and five times more valued than caviar. Saffron is used in cosmetics that are used for anti-aging purpose and to look beautiful. This is because the flower pistil, which contains glycan, that is, a chain of saccharide structures with the capacity to regenerate cells and strengthen the natural barrier against free radicals.

Therefore saffron has got anti-oxidant, anti-aging and anti-stain properties. Since it is very expensive many may abstain from using saffron skin benefits. But you must understand only a small amount is enough for skin care.

Choose the right type of saffron

Now it is important to choose the right type of saffron for proper skin care. The darker the color the better the quality of the product. The best is dark red with orange. Since saffron is expensive, many people go for cheaper option. For the skin care masks that we have provided below you need to choose the best quality saffron which is the darker one.

If the saffron is yellow in color then it is not good and is adulterated.  Another way to find if saffron is adulterated is to put the stigma in hot milk. If it retains its color after 10 minutes of being in the warm milk, then the saffron is not adulterated. If it turns white then it is not good quality.

Saffron is also available in powder form. But for powder it is difficult to tell whether or not it has been adulterated just by looking at the color.

Saffron oil for skin benefits

Saffron oil is when used properly will help to provide a shiny and healthy appearance to the skin. You can buy this oil online or try our recipe given below.

To prepare the oil you need 100 ml almond oil, 15 strands of saffron and an air tight container. Add the ingredients in the container. Seal the container and keep in a cool dark place. Wait for a weeks’ time. When the mixture turns orange in color that’s when the oil is ready.

Use this oil at bath time. Saffron oil is rich in anti-oxidants. This will help your skin fight the free radicals created by the suns UV rays. Hence you will start to look younger. Saffron oil will give you a brighter skin tone due to its astringent properties. It will also open up the pores of your skin and remove blackheads.

Saffron home remedies

We have two masks for you. One to brighten the skin and another anti-aging mask. You can us the home made mask according to the problems that you are facing.

Saffron mask for brighter skin

In a bowl take two or three tablespoon of hot water. To this add 4 stigmas of saffron. Let the mixture rest. After an hour break the stigmas with your hands so that they mix well in the water. Add a little honey to this mixture. If you have oily skin then add yogurt instead of honey.

Cleanse your skin with a facial cleanser. Then apply this mask to your skin. Let it remain on your skin for around 15 minutes. Finally wash your skin with water. Do this at night time before bed. Also do this twice a week. You will see a brighter complexion in a couple of months’ time.

Anti-aging saffron mask

For this mask you will have to again rest 4 saffron stigmas in water. Add a few drops of lemon juice. Due to the anti-aging properties of both the saffron and lemon a perfect mask will be formed.

Apply this mask on your skin. Keep it for 15 minutes and rinse with plenty of water. Do this twice a week.

In conclusion

There are many saffron skin benefits. The most important being skin whitening. Saffron also has anti-aging properties as far as the skin is concerned.