How to make your own Saffron Cream at home for glowing skin

When saffron gets associated with any skincare product, a premium tag gets associated with that skincare product. It is safe to say that red gold is a symbol of luxury retailing for as much as Rs. 300,000 per kg. Some of the reasons why saffron is considered the most expensive spice in the world are 

1. Saffron, also known as Crocus sativus, flowers once a year in autumn, and the flower remains for 6 to 8 weeks.

2. It takes 150,000 flowers to make 1 kg of saffron.

3. Saffron is grown in a very specific environment that is available in limited geographical area.

Only a tiny part of the crocus flower (the stigma) is used, and that too requires handpicking each individual flower at precisely the right time. This makes it extremely labor-intensive and time-consuming to produce even a small quantity of saffron, making saffron the most expensive spice in the world. 

Another reason why saffron is very expensive is because of its tremendous benefits in diet as well as skincare. 

Some of the key benefits of Saffron in diet are: 

1. Saffron can flavor an entire dish

2. As per research published in NIH, Saffron plays a key role in curing different digestive disorders.

3. Saffron contains potassium that helps to keep blood pressure in check.

4. As per research in NIH, saffron contains antioxidants that may be healthy for the brain and nervous system

Ayurveda says that you shall not apply on your skin what you can not eat. Nothing can be better testimony for this statement, as Saffron has equal advantages in diet as well as in skincare products. 

Some of the key benefits for skincare products are: 

1. Skin Brightening: Saffron contains key compounds like crocin and crocetin that help to inhibit melanin production, thereby helping in Skin brightening.

2. Anti-Aging: Super rich in antioxidants, saffron fights free radicals, thereby helping the skin in anti-aging.

3. Saffron is anti-inflammatory and antifungal. Because of this, it could help to prevent acne by fighting acne-causing bacteria. 

Given the enormous benefits for saffron as a skincare ingredient, it is only apt that we shall add this spice to our skincare routine. Here is a DIY recipe to make saffron at home to brighten your skin.

Ingredients required to make Saffron face cream at home

• Aloe vera gel
• Saffron 
• Rose water 
• Vitamin E 
• Kumkumadi oil

Steps to make Saffron face cream

• Step 1 : Take a bowl 
• Step 2 : Take some fresh Aloe vera gel
• Step 3 : Add some Rose water to Aloe vera
• Step 4 : Add few drops of Kumkumadi Serum 
• Step 5 : Take 1-2 capsule of vitamin E
• Step 6 : Add few strands of Saffron
• Step 7:  Mix the ingredients well until  mixture gets converted into a light yellow colour

Application 

Apply this Saffron face cream at night before going to bed. Because of its power-packed ingredients, Saffron face cream has hydration and nourishing properties that help to rejuvenate skin cells, resulting in brighter and younger-looking skin. 

About Ingredients used in Saffron Face Cream

• Aloe vera gel 

 Aloe vera may look hard and spiky from the outside but has excellent nourishing properties that not only moisturize and hydrate the skin cells but also calm and cool the skin cells.

• Rose water

Excellent toner used for centuries by the people and is best suited to Indian skin. It cleans up the skin pores and hydrates the skin cells .It contains anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe skin irritation and reduce redness and works effectively against  acne, eczema, or rosacea.

• Kumkumadi serum 

 The Ayurvedic skin secret that has been used for centuries is known for its anti-aging, skin-brightening properties that hydrate , nourish, and fight signs of aging. Not only does it improve blood circulation, but it also boosts collagen.

• Vitamin E 

Vitamin E is a great moisturizer, excellent for winters. It contains antioxidants that protect the skin from signs of aging; it lightens the age spots , pigmentation , dark spots, and hyperpigmentation. It reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness under the eye.

• Saffron

The red spice adds spice to skin through application as well . It improves overall skin texture and exfoliates the skin.It is rich in antioxidants, which helps to protect from sun damage , signs of aging, dark spots, and pigmentation. It speeds up the recovery from scars and blemishes and improves skin elasticity. It is a great corrective measure one can take. These benefits can be observed in the beauty of Kashmiri people, who maintain healthy skin despite living at high altitudes.

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References: 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4923465/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20reports%20and%20findings%2C%20saffron,property%2C%20prevention%20of%20lipid%20peroxidation%20and%20anti%2Dinflammatory

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ics.12472