How to Make a Home Made Facial Cream for Glowing Skin Using Saffron (DIY Ayurvedic Recipe)

Jan 7, 2025

Authored by: Nidhi Bisht

Reviewed by: Kapil Dhameja

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Looking for a home made facial cream for glowing skin that’s both luxurious and natural? You’re in the right place! Let us start by talking about the most important ingredient – Saffron!

When saffron gets associated with any skincare product, a premium tag gets associated with that skincare product. It is safe to say that red gold is a symbol of luxury retailing for as much as Rs. 300,000 per kg. Some of the reasons why saffron is considered the most expensive spice in the world are

1. Saffron, also known as Crocus sativus, flowers once a year in autumn, and the flower remains for 6 to 8 weeks.

2. It takes 150,000 flowers to make 1 kg of saffron.

3. Saffron is grown in a very specific environment that is available in a limited geographical area.

Only a tiny part of the crocus flower (the stigma) is used, and that too requires handpicking each individual flower at precisely the right time. This makes it extremely labour-intensive and time-consuming to produce even a small quantity of saffron, making saffron the most expensive spice in the world.

Another reason why saffron is very expensive is because of its tremendous benefits in diet as well as skincare.

Some of the key benefits of Saffron in the diet are:

1. Saffron can flavor an entire dish

2. As per research published in NIH, Saffron plays a key role in curing different digestive disorders.

3. Saffron contains potassium that helps to keep blood pressure in check.

Saffron is being measured on a weighing scale.

4. As per research in NIH, saffron contains antioxidants that may be healthy for the brain and nervous system

Ayurveda says that you shall not apply on your skin what you cannot eat. Nothing can be a better testimony for this statement, as Saffron has equal advantages in diet as well as in skincare products.

Benefits of Saffron in Home Made Facial Cream for Glowing Skin

1. Skin Brightening: Saffron contains key compounds like crocin and crocetin that help to inhibit melanin production, thereby helping in skin brightening.

2. Anti-Aging: Super rich in antioxidants, saffron fights free radicals, thereby helping the skin in anti-aging.

3. Saffron is anti-inflammatory and antifungal. Because of this, it could help to prevent acne by fighting acne-causing bacteria.

Given the enormous benefits of saffron as a skincare ingredient, it is only apt that we shall add this spice to our skincare routine. Here is a DIY recipe to make saffron at home to brighten your skin.

Ingredients for Home Made Facial Cream with Saffron

Aloe vera gel
Saffron
Rose water
Vitamin E
Kumkumadi oil

Steps to make Saffron face cream

Step 1: Take a bowl.
Step 2: Take some fresh Aloe vera gel
Step 3: Add some Rose water to Aloe vera
Step 4: Add few drops of Kumkumadi Serum.
Step 5: Take 1-2 capsule of vitamin E
Step 6: Add few strands of saffron.
Step 7: Mix the ingredients well until the mixture gets converted into a light yellow colour

How to Use Your Home Made Saffron Cream for the Best Glow

Apply this Saffron face cream at night before going to bed. Because of its power-packed ingredients, Saffron face cream has hydration and nourishing properties that help to rejuvenate skin cells, resulting in brighter and younger-looking skin.

A jar of saffron cream is on a brown mat, with saffron strands placed beside it.

How to Make Saffron Serum at Home for Glowing Skin

Want a lighter alternative to saffron cream? Try making this saffron serum that penetrates deeper into the skin. It is ideal for people with oily or acne-prone skin.

Ingredients

2 tbsp Aloe vera gel
Saffron – 4-5 strands
1 tbsp Rose water
½ tsp Glycerin (optional; for dry skin)
Vitamin E – Capsule
2 drops of Kumkumadi oil (optional; highly recommended)

Steps to make Saffron Serum

Step 1: Soak the saffron strands in rose water for roughly 2 hours
Step 2: Mix the infused rose water with aloe vera gel
Step 3: Add in the vitamin E capsule, glycerin, and kumkumadi oil
Step 4: Mix everything to get a serum-like consistency
Step 5: Store the mixture in a dropper bottle and refrigerate

Usage: Apply 3-4 drops at night. Pat gently until absorbed

How to Make Saffron Gel at Home for Glowing Skin

If you need a soothing and cooling product that nourishes the skin try making this saffron gel that works as the best hydrator.

Ingredients

1 tbsp Aloe vera gel
Saffron – 4-5 strands
1 tbsp Rose water
½ tsp lemon juice (optional; recommended for dry skin)
1 drop of tea tree oil

Steps to make Saffron Serum

Step 1: Soak the saffron strands in rose water for roughly 2 hours
Step 2: Mix the infused rose water with aloe vera gel
Step 3: Add in the lemon juice and tea tree oil
Step 4: Whisk until smooth
Step 5: Store the mixture in an airtight container and refrigerate

Usage: Use it in the morning (as a moisturiser) or at night (as a sleeping gel). It helps to calm inflammation and gives an instant glow.

Breakdown of Ayurvedic Ingredients for Radiant Skin

Aloe vera gel

Aloe vera may look hard and spiky from the outside but has excellent nourishing properties that not only moisturize and hydrate the skin cells but also calm and cool the skin cells.

Rose water

Excellent toner used for centuries by the people and is best suited to Indian skin. It cleans up the skin pores and hydrates the skin cells. It contains anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe skin irritation and reduce redness and works effectively against acne, eczema, or rosacea.

Kumkumadi serum

The Ayurvedic skin secret that has been used for centuries is known for its anti-aging, skin-brightening properties that hydrate, nourish, and fight signs of aging. Not only does it improve blood circulation, but it also boosts collagen.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a great moisturizer, excellent for winters. It contains antioxidants that protect the skin from signs of aging; it lightens the age spots, pigmentation, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation. It reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness under the eye.

A bottle of Kumkumadi serum rests on a mirror, with a spoon full of saffron placed beside it.

Saffron

The red spice adds spice to skin through application as well. It improves overall skin texture and exfoliates the skin. It is rich in antioxidants, which helps to protect from sun damage, signs of aging, dark spots, and pigmentation. It speeds up the recovery from scars and blemishes and improves skin elasticity. It is a great corrective measure one can take. The beauty of Kashmiri people, who maintain healthy skin despite living at high altitudes, demonstrates these benefits.