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7 Ways To Use Saffron For A Radiant Skin

By Bindu Gowda

Saffron, widely known as kesar in India, is the most expensive and precious spice in the world. It has a plethora of health and beauty benefits. Saffron is also used as a kitchen ingredient for its alluring aroma. Saffron is packed with nutrients and compounds which are beneficial for health and beauty as well.

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Some of its health benefits are: saffron acts as an anti depressant, aids in digestion, it prevents heart disease, fights against cancer. Saffron is also proved to treat insomnia. It serves in the overall functioning of the body.

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Saffron is believed to enhance the skin colour, since time immemorial. Pregnant women are advised to drink milk with saffron strands, for it enhances the complexion of the baby. Including saffron in your beauty routine will undoubtedly enhance your skin and improve your skin complexion. In this article we have listed out 7 amazing ways in which saffron does wonders to your skin. Read on to know more about it.

Saffron And Honey:

Saffron And Honey:

Take a spoonful of honey, add few strands of saffron. Mix it up and apply it on a clean face. Honey acts as a moisturiser and hydrates the skin. On the other hand the refreshing property of saffron makes the skin glowing. Use this mask once in a month for best results.

Saffron And Milk:

Saffron And Milk:

Soak few strands of saffron in milk for an hour. Add a teaspoonful of sandalwood powder. Apply this mixture on face. Leave it for about 20 minutes and rinse your face. This face mask is an excellent remedy to get rid of dull skin.

Saffron And Milk Cream:

Saffron And Milk Cream:

Soak saffron in milk cream overnight. Blend it and apply on the clean face. This mixture lightens the face and reduces the tan caused by the harmful sun rays.

Saffron And Rose Water:

Saffron And Rose Water:

If you are looking for a measure to tone your skin naturally, then and few strands of saffron to rose water. Take a cotton ball, dip it in this mixture and dab it on the skin. It acts as an excellent toner and makes your skin look youthful.

Saffron And Tulsi Leaves:

Saffron And Tulsi Leaves:

Make a paste of saffron and tulsi by grinding them together. Apply it on the skin. Leave it on the skin for 20 minutes and rinse your face with normal water. This face mask is best suited for acne prone skin. The antibacterial property of tulsi reduces the acne and saffron gives a natural glow to the skin.

Saffron And Sandalwood Powder:

Saffron And Sandalwood Powder:

A mixture of saffron, milk and sandalwood powder makes your skin look luminous. Mix these 3 ingredients and apply it on skin and wash it off after 20 minutes. It makes your skin look fabulous by eliminating the blemishes and dullness.

Saffron And Olive Oil:

Saffron And Olive Oil:

Mix few strands of saffron with olive oil.. Apply this mixture on skin. Massage it for few minutes and rinse off. This results in softer and lighter skin.

Story first published: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 14:27 [IST]
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