Saffron Or Kesar Get Beautiful Skin

1. Saffron or kesar has been used as a beauty ingredient for a very long time. Your mothers or grannies may have told you about its magical properties to heal the skin and used it albeit sparingly when making face packs. It is possibly the most expensive of spices but saffron has qualities that justify its value. An excellent agent to purify skin, it also has anti bacterial properties to cure acne. There are many who claim it improves complexion by .....

For glowing skin

2. The skin tends to get dry and dull in the winters. In order to get its glow back, make a pack using saffron and honey. Take a spoonful of honey and add a few strands of kesar in it. Mix it and apply on the face. The hydrating properties of honey and the healing properties of saffron improve blood circulation adding the glow back to the skin. .....

For skin brightening

3. Soak a few strands of saffron in milk for a good half an hour to let the milk get its colour and other benefits. Add a teaspoon of sandalwood powder or chandan to this and apply the pack on your face and neck. Keep it for 15 20 minutes before washing it off. Regular use of this pack will help improve and brighten your skin tone. .....

To remove tan

4. Soak saffron in milk cream or malai and steep overnight. Blend this in the morning with your fingers and apply on the affected area. This will lighten your tan effectively. It has the added benefit of adding a glow to your skin as well. (Read: Traditional Indian beauty secrets) .....

To tone the skin

5. A toner is used after cleansing the skin. If you want a natural one, mix saffron in rose water and let it give its colour to it. After that, dab it on the face with a cotton ball. Many women add strands of saffron to their hot bath water and bathe in it. This keeps the skin look young for a longer time. .....

To get rid of acne

6. If your skin is prone to pimples, make a paste of saffron and tulsi leaves (basil) by grinding the two. Its anti bacterial properties will help reduce the infection. Apply it on the acne and blemish and leave it to dry before washing it off with water. But you will need regular application for the acne to disappear. .....

How to store kesar

7. Even a small quantity of saffron is expensive so it is important that you store it well. Keep it in an air tight container (preferably glass) in a cool, dark place to avoid the effect of moisture and light on it. If stored properly, you can use it for several years before it loses its colour and properties. .....

How to spot real saffron

8. A spice like saffron has many fake versions so it is important to be a bit careful in order to not get duped. Many vendors sell low quality kesar mixed with coloured ingredients that resemble saffron. Remember, the highest quality of saffron is deep red with orange tips. It does not have any white or yellow spots.Another way to detect real saffron is to soak it in water. See how long it takes for the colour to change and the sweet aroma to spread .....

Homemade Face Pack with Saffron and Sandal

9. Ingredients1 tsp of sandalwood powder2 or 3 strands of saffron2 tsps of milk (raw milk prefered)Method1. Take the above mentioned ingredients together in a bowl that is small in size and mix them all together.2. Place the bowl aside and wash your face and then pat dry it with a soft cloth or towel.3. Spread the pack evenly all over your face.4. Massage while still damp in a circular motion.5. Leave it on for 20 minutes.6. You can rinse it off by .....

Saffron Face Mask for Acne

10. Saffron is rich in anti-bacterial qualities and also exfoliating properties. This makes it very useful in clearing acne and also improving complexion.Ingredients:3 to 4 strands of saffron1/2 cup milkMethod:Allow the strands if saffron to be infused with milk for about 2 hours.Then apply this milk on your face and neck.Wash off after about ten to fifteen.Repeat this saffron face pack at home three to four times a week.On continuous use, you skin w .....

Skin Lightening Face Pack using Saffron

11. Saffron is very effective ar lightening the skin on account of it being an excellent skin lightening agent.Ingredients 2 to 3 strands of saffron Small pinch of sugar1 tsp of milk1 tsp of water2 to 3 drops of olive or coconut oil1 bread sliceMethod Take about two to three strands of saffron in about one to two teaspoons of water.Soak them in the water overnight. After about twelve hours, the colour of water will turn golden yellowish.Now add the m .....

Face Packs with Saffron for Softer

12. Common ingredients:Sunflower seedsStrands of saffronMilkCream of milk (full fat milk contains a lot of useful cream)HoneyOlive oil, coconut oil or almond oil (use pure oils wherever possible for better results)Boiled water or mineral waterFour or five almondsBasil leavesBengal gramMethod:Face Pack 1: Soak Sunflower seeds and saffron in milk for about eight to ten hours. Grind this mixture and apply on your skin in an upward motion. This face mask .....