Resurfacing AHA Saffron Masque 50 ml

The Resurfacing AHA Saffron Masque by Ranavat is the answer to a dull, uneven complexion and rough skin texture. Fruit-based AHAs and papaya enzymes dissolve dead skin flakes and surface buildup, leaving skin feeling smoother and softer after just a few minutes and looking noticeably fresher. Especially when the complexion looks tired or skincare no longer applies as smoothly, the masque quickly brings renewed clarity and radiance.

• Luxurious AHA and enzyme masque for rapid skin renewal and glow
• For all skin types, including oily, blemish-prone, and sensitive skin
• Fruit-based AHAs and papaya enzyme papain dissolve dead skin flakes and smooth rough skin
• Helps support a clearer, more even, and more radiant-looking complexion
• With visible saffron threads, licorice, manjistha, turmeric, and lotus
• Aloe vera, glycerin, and saccharide isomerate help retain moisture and skin comfort
• Clinically tested: 81% more visible radiance and glow after one application
• Vegan and cruelty-free, without silicones or synthetic fragrances

It feels completely different from a classic acid peel: The cooling aloe vera-based jelly texture simultaneously hydrates the skin while individual saffron threads visibly float in the formula. Saffron, licorice, manjistha, and turmeric complement the exfoliating effect with antioxidant and balancing botanical care. The result is skin that is not only exfoliated but also feels soft, supple, and nourished.

This is where Ranavat demonstrates its luxurious approach: Highly effective exfoliation is combined with precious Indian botanicals and an exceptionally sensorial texture. Just 2–5 minutes is enough. In an independent clinical study, 81% of the 32 test subjects showed increased radiance and glow after one application. In the accompanying self-assessment, 100% immediately felt that their skin was refreshed and renewed, as well as soft and smooth.

Key Ingredients

• Fruit-based AHAs – loosen dead skin cells from the skin's surface and promote more even exfoliation. Rough areas and unevenness appear smoother, the complexion clearer and fresher, and pores may appear refined. The Ranavat formula combines extracts of mombin plum, mango, and banana for this purpose.
• Papaya enzyme / papain – complements the fruit acids with enzymatic exfoliation. Papain breaks down protein bonds between dead skin cells, helping to gently remove excess flakes. The skin's surface appears smoother and softer, with an immediate boost of freshness and radiance.
• Saffron – one of Ranavat's most precious and distinctive raw ingredients. Saffron contains antioxidant botanical compounds such as crocin and crocetin, which help protect the skin from oxidative stress and support a more even and radiant-looking complexion. The visible saffron threads also give the jelly masque its unmistakably luxurious appearance.
• Licorice root & manjistha – a powerful combination for an uneven or unsettled skin tone. Licorice supports care for visible pigmentation irregularities and redness, while manjistha complements the formula with antioxidant botanicals from Ayurvedic skincare.
• Aloe vera, glycerin & saccharide isomerate – form the hydrating side of the masque. Aloe vera has a pleasantly cooling and soothing effect, while glycerin and saccharide isomerate bind water in the outermost layer of the skin. This leaves skin feeling soft and supple after exfoliation rather than dry or tight.
• Turmeric, lotus, mango & mombin plum – complement the formula with antioxidant and skin-nourishing botanicals. Together, they support a fresher, more balanced, and more vital-looking complexion and give the masque its distinctive combination of modern exfoliation and Indian botanical care.

How to Use

• Apply a thin, even layer to cleansed, dry skin. Avoid the eye area.
• Leave on for 2–5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
• If you have sensitive skin or are new to acid peels, begin with 2 minutes and gradually increase the processing time.
• Use 1–2 times per week and adjust the frequency according to your skin's tolerance.
• Do not use any other intensive chemical or mechanical exfoliants on the same day.
• Follow with the Brightening Saffron Essence or Brightening Saffron Serum Radiant Rani.
• For sensitive skin or skin that needs extra care after exfoliation, follow with Restoring Moonseed Treatment.
• If using in the morning, apply a sufficiently high SPF afterward.

About Ranavat

Ranavat combines India's beauty traditions with modern active skincare and luxurious sensorial experiences. Founder Michelle Ranavat brings precious botanicals such as saffron, manjistha, and lotus together with modern product development to create skincare that delivers visible results while conveying the brand's distinctive heritage.

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FAQ

What does the Resurfacing AHA Saffron Masque do?
The masque removes dead skin flakes and surface buildup, helping support smoother skin texture, greater clarity, and visibly more radiance. Skin feels immediately softer and smoother.

How quickly can you see results?
Ranavat had the finished formula clinically evaluated after one application. Increased radiance and glow were observed in 81% of the 32 test subjects. In a self-assessment, 100% immediately felt that their skin was refreshed and renewed, as well as soft and smooth.

Is the masque suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes. The formula was tested on sensitive skin. Since it contains exfoliating fruit acids and papain, we nevertheless recommend starting slowly with a two-minute processing time and adjusting use according to your skin's individual tolerance.

Is the masque suitable for blemish-prone or oily skin?
Yes. Ranavat specifically developed the masque for oily and blemish-prone skin as well. Its exfoliating effect helps loosen excess dead skin cells and buildup, making skin that appears congested look clearer.

What is the difference between the AHA Saffron Masque and the Imperial Glow Facial Polish?
Both exfoliate, but they work differently. The Saffron Masque uses fruit acids and enzymes for chemical and enzymatic exfoliation. The Imperial Glow Facial Polish, in contrast, removes skin flakes mechanically with finely milled rice powder. They should not be used on the same day.

Can the masque help with dark spots?
Regular exfoliation can visibly improve an uneven skin tone and superficial pigmentation irregularities. Saffron and licorice root complement the formula with antioxidant and balancing care. Ranavat also describes the masque as a brightening treatment for a clearer and more even-looking complexion.

Why does the masque contain real saffron threads?
Saffron is one of Ranavat's key ingredients and is deeply rooted in Indian beauty traditions. Its antioxidant botanicals support care for a radiant, balanced complexion; the individual saffron threads are visibly embedded in the cooling jelly texture.

Can I use the masque during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Ranavat explicitly identifies the current formula as suitable for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Nevertheless, if your skin is very sensitive or hormonally altered, a patch test is recommended before first use.

How often should I use the masque?
Once or twice a week is sufficient. For sensitive skin, once a week or use at longer intervals may be appropriate.

Ingredients

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin**, Fruit Enzymes [Water/Eau, Glycerin, Spondias Mombin Pulp Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Pulp Extract and Musa Sapientum (Banana) Pulp Extract], Dehydroxanthan Gum**, Saccharide Isomerate**, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Rubia Cordifolia (Manjistha), Curcuma Longa (Turmeric), Papaya Enzyme (Papain), Crocus Sativus (Saffron), Nelumbo Nucifera (Lotus) Seed, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root.

**Vegetable Derived