Saffron

Crocus sativus, known as Saffron

Native place: South Asia, India, Iran, Morocco, China and Europe

Beauty benefits: helps to lighten the skin; helps eliminate the blackheads, unclogs the pores; scavenges the free radicals and promotes better circulation to the face; keeps skin toned and firm; used also in treating acne and Rosacea due to anti - inflammatory nature; repairs hair follicles, promotes hair growth; best treatment for alopecia

Interesting Facts: world's most expensive spice due to labour intensive handpicking and processing of its flower stigmas