Kumkumadi Oil
Kumkumadi oil is an amazing ayurvedic concoction of herbs that acts as a magical remedy for uplifting skin health and treating various skin issues. This oil, which can also be used as a moisturiser is suitable for almost all skin types specifically for sensitive or dry flaky skin. A wonderful blend of plant, flower, fruit, and milk extracts, make this tailam or oil a wholesome beauty product that aims towards lightening the complexion, diminishing various signs of aging like wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles, spots, pimples, blemishes, and effectively treating skin infections and conditions like hyperpigmentation, allergy, eczema, etc.
Ingredients –
• Kumkuma(Saffron)
• Sveta Chandana
• Patranga
• Raktachandana
• Jati
• Usira
• Gairika
• Manjishtha
• Yastimadhu
• Haridra
• Lodhra
• Tejpatra
• Padmaka
• Padma
• Kusta
• Laksha
• Daruharidra
• Nagakesara
• Palasha
• Priyangu
• Nyagrodha
• Rai
• Kulanjana
• Vacha
• Godugdha
• Sesame Oil
• Vetiver Oil
• Jasmin oil
• Lotus Oil
How To Use Kumkumadi Oil?
The oil is beneficial for all skin types but it is strictly advised for people having oily skin to use it in minute quantity so that it doesn’t make the skin greasy. To use it effectively, follow this step-by-step guide on how to apply the oil –
• Clean your face properly to remove any makeup residue.
• Wash your face using a mild face wash.
• Take a few drops of the Kumkumadi Tailam in the hands and apply it all over your face, neck and affected parts.
• Massage it evenly all over in circular upward strokes for 5 to 10 minutes.
While applying the oil, one must keep in mind to let it stay for 2-3 hours and not wash off immediately. People having dry skin can apply it before going to bed and let it stay overnight for more beneficial effects. But people with oily skin can wash off after 3 hours to prevent a build-up of oil.
Benefits –
• Complexion
Regular use of this oil in your beauty routine is useful in reducing sun tan and providing a healthy and natural radiance from within. Mix equal proportions of Kumkumadi oil and almond oil and apply it all over your face using a moistened cotton ball. Allow it to stay on your skin overnight. Follow this skincare beauty routine religiously before sleeping to improve your complexion and minimalize spots.
• Hyperpigmentation
This oil influences the epidermal inflammatory response of this skin, which in turn encourages oxidation of arachidonic acid and stimulates the release of leukotrienes, prostaglandins, etc.
These chemicals released to modify the activity of melanocytes and immune cells, which most likely results in hyperpigmentation.It also reduces the release of the pigment melanin in the skin which lightens the skin colour and prevents any dark patches and spots.
• Sunscreen
Saffron pollens used in this oil acts as a natural sun protectant and strengthens the oil with SPF 30. The presence of natural herbs, floral extracts and essential oils protects the skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays and prevents free radical damage to the skin helps and thus helps reduce tanning and fights signs of premature aging.
• Acne & Pimples
Kumkumadi tailam is extremely beneficial for treating skin infections and inflammatory conditions like acne, pimples, etc. The oil acts as a mild cleanser and helps to clean the skin pores by removing dead skin cells and accumulation of dirt and grime particles from the skin pores. It also prevents infections in the sebaceous glands and thus reduces redness and pain at the site of acne.
• Lighten Scars
Even though acne and pimples heal, it leaves ugly scars. These scars are tedious to get rid of and often diminish your self-confidence. The oil enriched with Kumkum and haldi holds high significance in treating and preventing these scars. Also having low specific gravity, the oil easily penetrates deep within the skin cells and lightens the scars.
• Dark spots & Blemishes
It plays a crucial role in lightening the skin under the eyes thus reducing dark circles. Regular use of this oil evens out the skin tone and prevents further discolouration.
• Wound Healing
Apart from improving the skin complexion, this unique blend of herbs and oil especially the anti-fungal properties of lac effectively heals wound and prevents skin infections. The soothing effects of the floral extracts reduce rash, itching and burning sensation.
Side Effects –
This herbal concoction bears no side effects and can even be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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