Saffron is indeed a very high priced spice and that is because of its numerous benefits on our body and skin. It is also prepared with great difficulty and is known for its beautiful color and aromatic flavor.
Homemade Saffron Packs
Saffron is a great moisturizer and it also has the quality to absorb the UV rays and shield the skin from its after-effects. Saffron is also known to treat skin diseases, acne and rashes. It leaves the skin younger looking and glowing. Let’s take a look at homemade face packs that will bring glow on your skin:
Milk acts as an astringent that cleans and exfoliates the skin. The blemishes and scars will also vanish from the skin leaving your skin glowing. Take 3-4 saffron strands and 1/4 cup milk. Soak the saffron strands in the milk for about 2 hours. Apply this milk on your face with the help of a cotton ball. Wash your face after 10-15 minutes and use this face pack twice in a week.
Saffron And Sunflower Seeds Pack
Sunflower seed contains oil that is rich in vitamin E and is good for the health of the skin. Soak 3-4 sunflower seeds, 2-3 strands of saffron in 1/4 cup milk for overnight. Grind this mixture in the morning. Apply this paste on your face and keep it for 15 minutes. Wash off with normal water. Use this face pack twice in a week for best results.
Saffron And Sunflower Seeds Pack
Saffron helps in clearing up acne marks on the skin and also rejuvenates the dull skin. It also reduces dark circles and fine lines. It helps in keeping the skin nourished and hydrated as well. Take 2-3 strands of saffron and soak them in 2 tsp of water overnight. In the morning, add a pinch of sugar, 1 tsp milk and 2-3 drops of olive oil or coconut oil to this mixture. Mix it well and then take a piece of bread and dip it in this mixture. Now rub this bread gently on your face for few minutes. Wait for the breadcrumbs to dry and then wash your face with water. Repeat this for 3-4 times in a week.
Saffron And Honey
Honey has antioxidants that helps in fighting off dark circles, spots and scars on the skin. It also provides moisture to the dry skin and leaves it supple. Take 1 tbs honey and mix 2-3 saffron strands in it. Massage your face with this mixture for few minutes. Leave this mixture for 10 minutes on your face and then wash off with water. Apply this face pack for 2-3 days in a week.
Saffron And Honey
Almonds are skin’s best friend as they contain natural oil that is very healthy for the skin. It helps in exfoliating and lightening the skin tone. It also provides moisture to the skin and keeps it away from dryness and dullness as well. Take 4-5 saffron strands and 4-5 almonds. Soak them together in little water overnight. In the morning, grind them together to form a paste and then apply this paste on your face. Let it stay for 15 minutes and then wash off with normal water. Apply this mixture twice in a week for glowing skin.
Saffron And Bengal Gram
Saffron helps in renewing the dull skin and keeps it fresh and glowing. Bengal gram used in this face pack helps in removing the dead skin cells and removes dirt from the skin leaving it clear and fair. Take 1 tbs Bengal gram and 7-8 strands of saffron and soak them in 2 tbs milk overnight.
Saffron And Bengal Gram
Make a paste by grinding them together and apply this on your face. Wash it off after 15-20 minutes. Use this pack twice in a week for a clear and glowing skin
References:
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