Saffron, a spice obtained from the flower of Crocus sativus, has been a part of our skincare regime for centuries ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Harvesting saffron requires a lot of physical labor to get the flowers from the field to final packaging. The harvesting process plus its distinct flavor ...

And real saffron can cost you over $10,000 per kilogram. Sought after for thousands of years as a spice, a dye, and a medicine, you need over 150 flowers to make just 1 gram of saffron.