Product Description
Latin Name: Crocus sativus
Origin: Safranbolu, Karabük / Turkey
Active Components:
Safranal: Aromatic compound
Crocin: Color-giving pigment
Picrocrocin: Bitter taste component
Safranbolu saffron is one of Anatolia’s most treasured plants and among the saffron varieties with the highest crocin content in the world. Even a small amount provides intense color, aroma, and wellness benefits. Historically, it has been used in culinary, cosmetic, medicinal, and incense applications.
Its golden hue, warm-spicy scent, and mood-balancing properties make it especially valued in aromatherapy.
Uses & Recommendations
Skin Care
Saffron’s antioxidant properties help even skin tone, revitalize, and add radiance.
Thanks to its potent pigment, only a tiny amount is needed.
Suggestion: Mix with honey or yogurt for a natural mask (e.g., 2 tbsp yogurt + 1 tsp saffron dissolved in warm water).
Hair Care
Stimulates the scalp and can be included in hair loss prevention formulations.
Can be added to nourishing oils for weekly hair treatments.
Aromatherapy & Incense
Supports emotional balance and relaxation; can be used in diffuser blends or natural incense.
Historically, saffron has been used in spiritual rituals and cleansing ceremonies.
Diffuser suggestion: 1 drop saffron infusion, 2 drops sandalwood, 2 drops orange.
Alternative Uses
Natural coloring: Provides a golden hue in handmade soaps and balms.
Herbal teas: A very small amount can impart a clarifying and calming effect (use sparingly, due to high value).
Warnings:
Extremely potent; use in very small quantities.
Exercise caution during pregnancy.
For pure application on skin, test a small area first before applying widely.
