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Saffron Soap, and how Saffron is good for skin health

Taking care of your skin is very important not just because skin affects our physical appearance, but because the condition of this organ affects our overall health. While it’s true that there are many commercial cosmetic skin care products in the market, it is also true that most of them contain artificial and processed ingredients that can cause side effects. If you want to stay safe and take good care of your skin at the same time, choose a natural approach. In the last few years, more and more people are interested in using saffron soap for skin health.

The benefits of using saffron soap 

As the name suggests, saffron soap is a type of soap based on saffron. This spice is getting quite popular in the recent years thanks to the positive experiences that many people had with saffron. We will use this article to explain the benefits of saffron for the skin.

Saffron heals wounds and makes scars fade

According to a few sources, the famous king of Persia, Cyrus the Great, used to take baths sprinkled with saffron because he believed that this spice can heal his battle wounds. It seems that he was right because saffron is an excellent source of nutrients that supports healing and exfoliation. People can use saffron soap on their skin to speed up the healing process and fade their scars.

It solves skin pigmentation issues

Aging, long exposure to sun, improper diet and hormonal imbalance are some of the things that lead to skin pigmentation. Thanks to saffron soap, you will be able to solve this problem. As we have mentioned before, this spice has strong exfoliating properties which means that it removes the layers of dead cells which cause pigmentation. 

It can brighten your skin

Scientific studies have confirmed that saffron is a nutrient-rich spice. It contains the B vitamins, as well as vitamin A and vitamin C. These vitamins are crucial for the process of skin lightening. Using saffron soap with milk and lemon juice can help you achieve the desired effect. A team of scientists led by Dr. Fehrat (1), have found that the stigmas of the saffron flower can block tyrosinase and as a result of that the production of melanin is controlled in a better way. 

It softens the skin

Having cracked heels can definitely ruin your physical appearance especially during the summer period. Use saffron soap on a regular basis to soften your skin. Of course, this soap can make your skin softer regardless of the body part where it’s used.

It promotes skin hydration

Finally, saffron soap can help you keep the skin hydrated. Saffron has an ability to absorb moisture and fight chapped dried skin. 

Remember that these are just some of the many reasons why you should replace your ordinary soap with a saffron soap.