Saffron Queen Mask

Saffron crocus flower is where the saffron spice is obtained from and it’s a local flower, which originates from Asia and some part of Europe. The Saffron spice is one of the costliest spices all over the world. The reason being that it requires great quantities of the saffron crocus flower to obtain a single gram of saffron. It’s used in typical Asian dishes to add unique flavour to dishes and it has lots of health benefits too.

Saffron is gotten by extracting thin long threads from the stamen of saffron crocus flower and then letting them dry out completely for days. The time and energy expended to get this amazing spice is probably what makes it very expensive.

Saffron has a lot of medicinal benefits and has been used in the treatment of many ailments since the ancient days. This age-old spice is a great source of minerals like potassium, copper, iron, zinc, selenium, calcium and magnesium, all of which are quite beneficial for optimal health. In addition, saffron is rich in a lot of vital vitamins including vitamin C, riboflavin, folic acid, niacin, vitamin A, which are essential for attaining great health and to keep the skin looking youthful.

There are many uses and benefits of saffron and one of them is it’s use in maintaining a dry skin as a result of its hydrating properties. This is why it’s used in the production of many hydrating creams, facial masks, heavy moisturizers and scrubs.

So, how do you make the saffron queen mask?

Here’s how:

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon of Saffron
• 4 tablespoons of Plain Yogurt
• 2 Lemons (lemon juice or fresh lime)
• Water (optional)

Preparation:

Mix the yogurt, lemon juice, and saffron together. Then add a little water to lessen the thickness if required. Apply the mixture on your face and wait for it to dry off. Afterwards, wash off the mask with plain water. You can repeat 2 to 4 times a week as you see fit. You’re going to start seeing a more fresh and refined face after the first week.