HOW TO GET A BRIGHTER SKIN WITH SAFFRON
Saffron, derived from Crocus sativus is considered as a magic spice by many, for its innumerable beneficial properties. Saffron, containing more than 150 volatile and aroma-yielding compounds, is also a rich source of anti-oxidants. With its anti-oxidant properties, saffron is regarded highly for its skin healing and skin repairing properties. This article deals with the uses of saffron to attain brighter glowing skin.
8 easy ways to get a brighter skin with saffron
Saffron water : Use saffron water to wash your face in the heat of summer. Washing your face twice daily, once in the morning and once at night, with cold saffron water will surely give you a brighter and a glowing face. With its anti-inflammatory properties, saffron helps in reducing any kind of inflammation-reducing the stretch marks that summer brings along with it.
Saffron toner: Adding strands of Saffron to rose water will yield you a saffron toner. Apply this toner daily followed by washing your face with cold water after 10-15 minutes. This will increase the firmness of your face and refresh your mood as well as your skin.
Saffron face-mask: One can mix saffron with honey to make a face mask. Saffron works as an anti-solar agent and brings in a natural glow to the skin. Coupled with honey for using it as a face-mask will revive your skin, removing all of the dust giving you a rejuvenated feeling.
Saffron creams: Saffron is added as an ingredient to many of the commercially available creams and lotions which help in removing fine lines and wrinkles from your skin. Applying saffron cream can even prevent tanning in the sun which in the summer provides a great relief to the outdoor workers. In other words, saffron sunscreens provide a great relief.
Saffron as an anti-oxidant agent: Saffron being high in anti-oxidants like carotenoids prevents damage to the skin providing it with the care required. Freeing it from the impurities, it helps the skin to breathe freely.
Saffron as a face brightener: Add a few strands of saffron to milk and let it stay overnight. Apply this solution to your face and leave it there for 15 minutes. This will help you in attaining a brighter face. In the summer, this method is particularly useful as this solution provides you with a fresh blast in the morning which will remain throughout the day.
Saffron as an anti-bacterial: Skin dwelling bacteria are the main cause of acne. Acne which generally increases during the summer due to sweat and dust can be diminished by using saffron. Crocetin, being an active compound present in saffron has an amazing anti-bacterial property. Hence, applying saffron products along with turmeric will certainly reduce your acne.
Saffron to remove excess oil: Saffron, mixed with lemon juice can reduce the oil in your face which is produces in excess in the summers. While the saffron removes the oil, the lemon juice unclogs any pores so that the oiliness disappears for good.
Conclusion- Hence, we see how Saffron can be helpful in attaining a bright glowing skin in the summers.
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