DIY SAFFRON SKINCARE REGIME

Below are some easy-tomake, saffron-based recipes that can be used on the face and neck. With ingredients readily available at home, these recipes can be easily added to your skincare routine. If you already have a skincare regime in place, then you can add saffron water to face packs. Instead of using tap water as the base, simply mix soaked saffron water with chandan (sandalwood) or multani mitti (fuller’s earth).

For exfoliation: “Soak a pinch of saffron in cold milk. Mix some powdered rock salt and sugar in a small bowl, 1 tsp of coconut oil, and add the saffron milk to form a paste. Use it as a face scrub to exfoliate and soothe the skin. For people who are prone to acne, leave out the oil and for people who are lactose intolerant, soak saffron in filtered water,” shares beauty expert Pillai.

For dull skin: “Take 2-3 strands of saffron and soak them overnight in just 1 tsp of water. In the morning, you can even mix 1 tsp milk. Mix some coconut or olive oil, and apply on the face. Leave it for 10-15 minutes and wash it off,” says beauty expert Naina Arora. For instant rejuvenation: “Make your own face mist that you can spray on your face and neck any time by soaking a pinch of saffron in a glass of water overnight. Strain and pour in a small spray bottle,” says Pillai.

For acne: “Take 10-12 strands of saffron and mix them with basil leaves and make a paste. Apply on the face and leave for 20 minutes. Wash it off with cold water. This pack has anti-fungal properties and works great on acne and blemishes,” shares Arora.

For open pores: “When you choose to steam your face, replace regular water with saffron water. It helps cleanse open pores and keeps skin healthy,” says Pillai.