Dermoprotective Effects of Saffron: A Mini Review

Title:Dermoprotective Effects of Saffron: A Mini Review

Volume: 27 Issue: 46

Author(s): Hamid Rigi, Leila Mohtashami, Maryam Asnaashari, Seyed A. Emami and Zahra Tayarani-Najaran*

Affiliation:

• Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad,,Iran

Keywords: Crocus sativus, dermoprotective, saffron, skin diseases, crocin, crocetin, safranal.

Abstract: Crocus sativus L. (Iridaceae), known as saffron, is widely used as a coloring agent, food additive, and medicinal spice. Saffron can be beneficial for treating convulsions, tumors, oxidative-related diseases, inflammation, memory impairments, and depression. These effects are due to its chemical components like anthocyanins, flavonoids and terpenoids. Saffron has been shown to be of benefit for treating skin diseases as a result of its anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, depigmenting, and repairing activities. Therefore, it is used for formulating various lotions, creams, and cosmetics emulsions, namely sunscreens, moisturizers, and anti-spot and anti-aging products. In this review, we have presented various skin protective effects of saffron and its components.

Cite this article as:

Rigi Hamid , Mohtashami Leila , Asnaashari Maryam , Emami A. Seyed and Tayarani-Najaran Zahra *, Dermoprotective Effects of Saffron: A Mini Review, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2021; 27 (46) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612827666210920150855