Hi! I’m Yati Nasir… and I’m the alchemist behind Sweet Saffron Alchemy.
Lab Technician by day. Blogger by night.
My days are full — work, kids, housework and somehow, somewhere in between all of that, I formulate skincare, write blog posts and make content… which usually happens at night or weekends.
I started this little corner of the internet because I believe every Muslimah deserves to know what she’s putting on her skin, how to glow from the inside out and that beauty doesn’t have to cost a fortune — you just need the right knowledge.
Why I started
It started with passion + problem (my 2nd daughter’s dermatitis condition back then).
I have always been passionate about beauty — not just skincare, but beauty from within. Beauty supplements, beauty foods, what you eat shows up on your skin — this has always fascinated me. But it was my 2nd daughter’s eczema that truly pushed me into the world of cosmetic formulation.
I was desperate. I tried everything on the shelf. Nothing worked. So I decided to really learn — what actually goes into skincare, what ingredients work, what ingredients hurt and how to create something that would genuinely help her skin. I enrolled in my first formulation course and never looked back!
That journey — from a frustrated mom searching for answers to a multiple-certified formulator with 9 years of experience — is exactly why Sweet Saffron Alchemy exists today. Being a mom, wife, daughter, daughter-in-law – we wear many hats and we are tired.
It’s time we take care of ourselves because no one else will! Most of the time, the cooking and the laundry can wait. So sit down, take a deep breath and rest… and take however long you want!
My Philosophy ⚖️
Husnuzon — حسن الظن
Always choose kindness. Always think positive. Because what you think and how you behave towards people comes back to you — 10X fold— in ways you could never imagine!!
✦ Always Think The Best Of Others ✦
This is not just something I say — it’s something I try to live every single day. And it’s the energy I bring to every blog post, every formula and everyone I talk to.
It’s quite hard to do it at first because our hearts and minds are ‘corrupted’. I assure you if you practice it daily, it will be easier.
My Values 🧭
Transparency is the most important aspect to me. Here is exactly how I work and what you can expect:
🎯 Results Over Labels
I focus on what WORKS — not on labels like “natural” or “organic”. If it’s safe and effective, I will use it.
💄 Beauty From Within
I share supplements for skin health, detox and wellbeing — because true glow starts from the inside.
💖 Self-care is important
Family and household cannot function without you — that’s why you need to look after yourself FIRST. Always.
✨ Aura Is Everything
I’ll share how to enhance your aura so you radiate beauty naturally — gorgeous exactly as you are, if not more!
🐰 Always Cruelty-Free
I do not do testing on animals. It’s not necessary anyway.
☪️ Always Halal-Compliant
Every formulation — no Carmine in my reds and no alcohol unless it’s a fatty acid.
⚠️ Safety First
I will never teach you to apply raw Essential Oils directly on the skin. It can cause serious burns.
🤕 Sensitive Information
I may talk about sensitive information such as being obese, tired, child birth etc… But I will never ask you to do crazy things just to look beautiful!
You will not find these here 🚫
Hey, I just want to be upfront with you — because I think you deserve to know exactly what you’re walking into before you get comfy here.
💄 Makeup tutorials? Not here, babe. If you’re looking for a step-by-step winged eyeliner guide, I’m probably not your girl for that. There are amazing creators out there for it — but Sweet Saffron Alchemy is a different kind of space.
✨ The “manifest it to the Universe” kind of content? Also not quite. The Universe belongs to Allah, so my approach to intention-setting and manifestation looks a little different here. You’ll still find purposeful, meaningful practices — just grounded in faith. It’ll make sense when you see it, I promise.
🍰 It’s not a DIY-only blog. I know some of you love a good homemade recipe but this isn’t exclusively a DIY space. It’s a mix of everything – DIY cosmetics, wellness, spiritual and lifestyle.
😠 Also not the place for negativity — and babe, I say this with love. We’ve all been through a lot. If you’re always finding something wrong, always pointing fingers, never looking inward — growth just can’t happen! You won’t find it welcoming here.
Definitely not for you if you always need some form of proof to whatever I say. If i say recite Selawat 1000x a day – you’re going to say which Surah, which line, which Hadith? Stop it already!
Oh yes. I don’t entertain haters and negative comments on my blog and/or my social media. Either I don’t reply you at all or your comments will not even make it to my blog. Start one yourself and you can discuss it with your tribe.
So, who is this blog for?
Hmm.. Generally, it’s a beauty & wellness blog by a mom for moms. The difference is I don’t curate products and I don’t give product reviews.
It’s a mixture of beauty, wellness and spirituality that leans towards beauty instead of money.
I am based in Singapore and it doesn’t matter who you are, where you are – let’s be friends!
Ready To Start Your Glow Journey?? 🌿
Whether you’re here to learn cosmetics, start your self-care routine or simply find a space where someone genuinely gets you — you’ve found your 2nd home! Come on in — the saffron tea is still warm and the community is even warmer!!
My Qualifications 🏅
Certified. Qualified… and still curious! Knowledge is powerful and I will share it with the whole world.
📜 Diploma in Computer Engineering, Singapore
📜 Diploma in Organic Skincare Formulation, United Kingdom
📜 Certificate in Facial Masque Therapy, United Kingdom
📜 Advanced Certificate in High-Performance Serum Formulation, United Kingdom
📜 Certificate in Advanced Color Cosmetic Formulation, Australia
📜 Certificate in Makeup + SFX (Special Effects), United States of America
📜 Certificate in Crystal Healing, Singapore
📜 Coming soon – Certificate in Advanced Hair Formulations, Australia
What I’m Currently Consuming & Wearing
- Project B Fat Burner
- Kinohimitsu Stem Gold+
- Kinohimitsu Royal Black
- Kinohimitsu Superfood+ 22 Multigrain
- Magnesium Complex
- Dr Ville Anti Hair Loss Shampoo (maybe switching to Made to Bloom shampoo soon)
- SKINTIFIC Serum Foundation (maybe switching to Clarins Double Serum Foundation soon)
- Little Urchin Natural Zinc Stick
Psst — Did I Make a Mistake? 💌
Please Tell Me First. Babe, if you spot something wrong — whether it’s a factual error, something misunderstood, or information that just doesn’t seem right — please email me at hello@sweetsaffronalchemy.com before anything else.
I’d much rather fix it quietly with your help than find out about it publicly. No one benefits from shame… from a content that has become viral. Thank you so much! 🥹
❤️ THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE, ASSALAMUALAIKUM WR AND I WILL SEE YOU INSIDE! ❤️
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