This herbaceous plant grows to 10-30cm and is dark purple. The plant's flowers have six petals and bloom in autumn. They have three stamens with yellow anthers and a style divided into three dark red thread-like stigmas with an aromatic fragrance. They have a slightly bitter flavour. The famous saffron spice is collected from these stigmas. This plant secretes nectar from its corolla's tube that bees readily collect, along with the pollen from its stamens. Growing the crocus flower for its saffron originated in ancient Greece and across Asia. Ancient texts mention this spice. The Arabs brought it to Spain from Asia minor in the 10th century before being introduced in France during the Crusades in the 12th century. This precious spice is the most expensive in the world! lt is used to season dishes like fish-based bouillabaisse from Marseille, Spanish paella and traditional Easter brioche. In traditional medicine, saffron is used to fight scarlet fever, smallpox, colds, insomnia, depression, asthma and tumours. It is also an essential ingredient in Ayurvedic medicine. Applied externally, saffron makes it possible to treat bruising, eye infections, burns, eczema, etc. It calms pain, dissipates inflammation and, to a certain extent, promotes skin healing.
Skincare benefits of Saffron flower polyphenols (organic plant)
In cosmetics, saffron flower polyphenols (organic plant) help regulate the skin’s microbiota.
Responsible sourcing
Protecting the soil and biodiversity is a longstanding commitment at Clarins. That's why we have always prioritized plant-based active ingredients sourced from organic agriculture, grown using sustainable farming methods that respect nature and soil health. Safran is an organically-certified plant, and the extract we use in our products is obtained using a natural and environmentally-friendly approach.
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