Saffron is a relatively expensive traditional Chinese medicine. Many people, especially women, use saffron as a daily health supplement. Some people claim that saffron has beauty benefits. So, does saffron really have beauty benefits?
Does saffron have beauty benefits?
Yes, it does have some beauty benefits.
Saffron is a traditional Chinese medicine with a sweet and slightly cold nature. It belongs to the heart and liver meridians and has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, cooling blood, and detoxifying. It can regulate the body's qi and blood, maintain smooth blood vessels, and regulate hormonal balance. "The Essence of Medicinal Herbs" also mentions that saffron can "enhance complexion". Therefore, saffron does have certain beauty benefits.
The beauty benefits of saffron
Lightening of pigmentation
Saffron has a strong blood circulation and blood stasis removal effect. It can effectively regulate the body's hormones, promote smooth blood and achieve the effect of lightening pigmentation. It is particularly effective for pigmentation such as melasma, freckles, and dark spots caused by blood stasis.
Acne treatment
Saffron has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, cooling blood, and detoxifying. It can regulate the body's qi and blood, maintain smooth blood vessels, and help remove toxins from the body. It can relieve acne caused by blood stasis and blocked blood vessels.
Skin rejuvenation
Saffron has the effects of promoting blood circulation and nourishing blood. Its active ingredients can increase the supply of oxygen to cells, improve blood microcirculation, and help replenish cells with oxygen, moisture, and nutrients. This makes the skin more delicate, radiant, and elastic.
How to use saffron for beauty
Using saffron for beauty is recommended to be taken internally and applied externally for better effects.
Internal use of saffron
1. Take 5-8 strands of saffron and put them in a cup.
2. Pour hot water and steep for about 3 minutes.
3. Cool down and drink.
4. Rinse the cup with water 3-4 times and drink the saffron strands at the end.
External application of saffron
Ingredients: 3 grams of saffron, 1 egg, 20ml milk.
1. Crush the saffron into powder and put it in a facial mask bowl.
2. Separate the egg white from the egg yolk and take the egg white.
3. Pour the egg white and milk into the facial mask bowl and mix well.
4. Apply evenly on the face, leave it on for 20-30 minutes, then rinse off.
5. Honey, lemon juice, etc. can also be used as media.
6. Use 2-3 times a week.
Precautions when using saffron for beauty
1. Do not use it every day
Due to the stimulating effect of saffron on the nervous system, taking saffron every day may cause sleep disorders. It is generally recommended to take saffron for beauty for 2-3 days and then stop for 1 day, or take it every other day.
2. Do not use excessive amounts
When taking saffron internally for beauty, excessive consumption is not recommended. Saffron has a strong stimulating effect. Taking too much at once may cause hormonal imbalances, such as irregular menstruation. Some sensitive individuals may experience allergic rashes with excessive consumption. The recommended dosage is 5-8 strands per day.
3. Avoid during menstruation
Saffron has a slightly cold nature and has a strong blood circulation and blood stasis removal effect. It can accelerate blood circulation. Using saffron during menstruation may increase menstrual blood flow.
4. Clean thoroughly
Since the natural pigments in saffron are easily absorbed by the skin, it is important to thoroughly clean the remaining saffron after external application.
Who should not use saffron for beauty
1. Pregnant women
Pregnant women should not use saffron for beauty because saffron has a strong stimulating effect on the uterus, which can cause contractions and lead to miscarriage.
2. Those with thin stratum corneum should use it with caution
When using saffron externally for beauty, it is recommended to use it with caution for those with visible blood vessels or peeling skin to avoid allergic reactions.
3. Those allergic to pollen should use it with caution
Saffron is made from the stigmas of the saffron flower, which contains a large amount of pollen. Therefore, it is not recommended for individuals allergic to pollen to use saffron for beauty to avoid allergic reactions such as itching and rashes.
