11 DIY Saffron Face Mask For Glowing and Flawless Skin

We all know how expensive saffron is in the whole world. And how if by mistake saffron gets fallen, how our mother used to scold us. Saffron according to me, is the most aromatic spice in the world. The reason it is expensive is because of the way it is produced. It is obtained from the flower Crocus sativus, which is found in Europe and Asia and abundantly found in India. Some of the amazing homemade saffron face mask for flawless and glowing skin are-

A huge quantity of flowers is being used to obtain a single gram of spice. Saffron is used in Indian cooking and apart from it, it is also used in herbal medicine. Saffron is beneficial for skin and health, it helps to improve memory and gives you glowing and clear skin.

Benefits of using Saffron on Skin

Saffron moisturizes the skin
It also works as an antisolar agent, which absorbs the harmful sun rays and protects our skin from damage.
Saffron is also loaded with active carotenoids, which helps to make the skin healthy and young.
The anti-inflammatory property of Saffron helps to reduce skin irritation and swelling.
Saffron has skin lightening properties, it helps to remove tan
It fights against skin pigmentation, you can safely use it during pregnancy.

Saffron is loaded with amazing properties like antitussive, antihypertensive, antimutagenic, and anticonvulsant. When we drink saffron milk or consume it in some ways, our body gets healthy and strong. Similarly, including these small dried stalks in your skincare routine will help you give glowing, youthful, and nourished skin.

DIY Saffron Face Mask For Glowing Skin

1. Saffron and Sandalwood Pack-

A face pack to enhance the skin tone and make it glowing. Sandalwood helps to make the skin tone even and Saffron helps to brighten it up.

Face Pack:

Take 1 tbsp. of Sandalwood powder
2-3 strands of Saffron
2 tsp. of raw milk
Mix all the ingredients together and make a face pack
Apply the pack and let it stay for 20 minutes
Wash it off with normal water.

2. Saffron and Rose Water-

A perfect toner for this winter season. This combination will help to tighten the skin pores and make skin tone even and glowing.

Face Pack:

Take a few strands of saffron and soak it up in rose water
Use that rose water as a toner
Apply it with the help of cotton
Let it stay on the face.

3. Saffron and Honey-

A perfect face pack to moisturize the skin and also make it clear and glowing. Honey has anti-bacterial properties which help to clear the skin and also removes acne and blemishes. Saffron is known to enhance the skin tone and give it a glow.

Face Pack:

Take 3-4 strands
Mix the strands in Honey
Let the strands be soaked for few hours
Apply the honey on your face
Massage it for 5 minutes and let it stay for 10 minutes
Wash it off with normal water.

4. Saffron and Milk-

A face mask in winter to get rid of acne, pigmentation, and any scars. Milk acts as an astringent and helps to remove the dead skin cells. It exfoliates the skin and makes it soft and smooth.

Face Pack:

Take ¼ cup of milk
Add 3-4 strands of saffron in it
Let the saffron get infused properly in milk for two hours
Apply that milk on your face and neck
Wash the dried milk after 10-15 minutes.

5. Saffron and Sunflower seeds Face Mask-

Many of you might not have heard about sunflower seeds. These seeds are known to make skin clear and glowing. It makes the skin soft and also increases its elasticity.

Face Pack:

Take 3-4 sunflower seeds
And 2-3 strands of saffron
Soak both of them in milk overnight
In the morning, grind the seeds along with milk and saffron
Your face pack is ready
Apply the pack on your skin and let it dry
Wash it off with normal water.

6. Saffron with Olive oil-

Olive oil is rich in antioxidants, it helps to prevent premature aging of the skin. It also protects the skin from harmful sun rays. This is one Anti-aging face pack which helps to keep the skin young and glowing.

Face Pack:

Take 3-4 strands of saffron
Mix 1 tbsp. of olive oil in it
Let them be soaked for a few minutes
Massage with the oil in the upward direction
Let the oil stay for one hour
Wipe off the oil from your face

7. Saffron and Milk Powder for Dry Skin-

Milk powder is one of the best ingredients when it comes to combat the skin’s dryness. It is rich in lactic acid, and naturally cleans and brightens up the skin. Milk powder is also known to remove impurities like blackheads and whiteheads.

Face Pack:

Take ¼ cup water
4-5 saffron strands
2 tbsp. of milk powder
Make a proper paste with the above ingredients
Apply it on the face and let it stay for 15 minutes
Wash it off with normal water.

8. Saffron and Almond Face Pack-

A perfect face pack to remove all dullness and dryness of the winter season. This face pack helps to enhance your skin tone and also tightens the skin. Moreover, the natural oil present in the almonds helps to nourish and moisturize the skin.

Face Pack:

Take around 10-12 strands of saffron
And 4-5 almonds
Soak them in water overnight
Grind them together in the morning
Your face pack is ready
Apply the pack on your face
Let it dry naturally
Wash the pack after 15 minutes.

9. Saffron Pack for Dark Circles-

Worried about dark circles? Don’t worry saffron pack is to your rescue. With the regular use of saffron, dark circles and dark patches get removed and you get clear and glowing skin.

Face Pack:

Take 2-3 strands of saffron
Soak them in water for overnight
Apply the water under your dark circles
Let it stay for 15-20 minutes
Rinse it off with plain water.

10. Saffron and Papaya Pack for Glowing Skin-

Papaya is loaded with Vitamin A and Papain enzyme which makes skin clean and clear and removes all kinds of acne, scars, and pigmentation. It also helps to make skin glowing and tighten.

DIY:

Take 3-4 strands of saffron
1-2 papaya slice
1 tbsp. of honey
Some milk to make the paste
Mash the papaya, add saffron and honey
Mix all the ingredients in milk to make a paste
Apply the paste on your face
Let it stay for 15 minutes
Wash off your face with cold water.

11.Saffron and Sugar Face Mask-

A totally different but worth it saffron face pack. This face pack is specially made to lighten your skin tone and makes it clear and glowing.

Face Pack:

Take 2-3 strands of saffron
Soak it overnight in water
In the morning the colour of water will be golden yellowish
Add a pinch of sugar
2-3 drops of coconut oil
1 tsp. of milk in the water
Immerse the bread in the solution
Apply it on your face
Wash it off after 10 minutes.

How to differentiate between fake and original saffron?

Just like other spices, saffron also can be adultered. Using an adultered saffron may cause some serious damage to your skin and can also give allergic reaction. So, to understand that the saffron you are using is original or fake. Do following test-

Immerse 2-3 strands of Saffron in warm milk, if the milk immediately becomes yellow in color, it is fake. Pure saffron will take around 10-15 minutes to give you yellowish colour. So, be aware of the fake saffron around you.

Above are some of the saffron face mask which you can make of saffron and give your skin a glowing and young look. Just remember, before using saffron soak it up in warm water for at least 10-12 hours. And try using these face packs in winter, as saffron characteristics are to be warm.

Have you ever tried saffron face mask?