Saffron is a precious traditional Chinese medicine with many uses, such as brewing tea, making alcohol, cooking porridge, and foot soaking. Can saffron be used for washing the face?
Can saffron be used for washing the face?
Yes, it can.
Saffron is a traditional Chinese medicine with the effects of promoting blood circulation, eliminating stasis, cooling blood and detoxification, and relieving depression and calming the mind. It contains crocin, picrocrocin, vitamin B2, amino acids, and other components. Saffron itself has no obvious toxic side effects and can be used internally and externally. Therefore, saffron can be used for washing the face.
What are the effects of washing the face with saffron?
Removing spots and acne
Saffron has a sweet and neutral taste and has the effects of promoting blood circulation, eliminating stasis, cooling blood, and detoxification. It can regulate endocrine, dredge stagnant blood vessels in the body, accelerate metabolism, and promote smooth blood and qi circulation. Therefore, it can alleviate skin pigmentation and remove toxins from the body, effectively treating acne, melasma, and pigmentation caused by blood stasis and blocked blood vessels.
Delaying aging
Due to the continuous loss of cell moisture and the decline of cell vitality, wrinkles appear on the skin and it begins to show signs of aging. The blood circulation effect of saffron can increase the supply of blood, oxygen, and moisture to cells, enhance cell vitality, and help delay aging.
Whitening and brightening the skin
As time goes by, the body's cell moisture gradually decreases and blood flow slows down, causing cells to become dehydrated and lacking oxygen. The skin becomes dull and lacks luster. The active ingredients in saffron enhance the supply of blood and oxygen to cells, provide nutrients and moisture, and help whiten the skin, making it radiant and glossy.
Does washing the face with saffron really work?
It has certain effects.
In theory, washing the face with saffron does have multiple beauty effects such as whitening and brightening the skin, removing spots and acne, and anti-wrinkle. However, because everyone's physical constitution is different, the absorption and reaction to drugs vary, so it cannot be guaranteed that everyone can achieve good therapeutic effects. The degree of effectiveness varies from person to person.
How to use saffron for face washing?
Procedure:
1. Take about 3-5 strands of saffron and put them in a bowl. Pour in an appropriate amount of boiling water.
2. Let it sit aside until the water changes color and gradually cools down.
3. Clean your face with clean water or a mild facial cleanser.
4. Pat and massage the face gently with the saffron water that has reached a comfortable temperature using your palms or a cotton pad.
5. Rinse off with clean water after 5 minutes.
6. Once a day.
What should be noted when washing the face with saffron?
1. Clean thoroughly
The natural pigments in saffron can be absorbed by the skin, so after washing the face with saffron, be sure to thoroughly clean any remaining saffron on the face.
2. Not suitable for women during menstruation
Saffron has a strong blood circulation function. Although external use is different from internal use, attention should still be paid to its blood circulation effect. Using saffron during menstruation may increase menstrual flow or prolong the menstrual period.
3. Not suitable for pregnant women
Saffron has a strong blood circulation function and can stimulate uterine smooth muscle, causing discomfort in the abdomen or even miscarriage in pregnant women.
4. Not suitable for pollen allergy sufferers
Saffron contains pollen, and using saffron for face washing may cause allergic reactions such as itching and rash in people with pollen allergies.
