Kumkumadi oil is an ancient, classical ayurvedic skin oil formulation. It is a phenomenal mixture with the capacity to make your face shine like gold. It is made entirely from natural herbs and oils, Kumkumadi Oil (also called Kumkumadi Tailam). Due to the incredible capacities to annihilate skin related issues and to make your skin glow naturally, its utilization in beauty products is globally acclaimed. Kumkumadi oil is made of a whopping 21 to 26 ingredients. key elements of this oil is Saffron (Kesar/kumkum) which is the reason it has been named Kumkumadi oil.
Let’s talk about Saffron (Kesar)
Saffron is a vibrant red spice that comes from the plant saffron crocus (Crocus sativus). It’s made of the flower’s dried stigmas (the tops of the female part). Saffron is a valuable ingredient in the cosmetics industry. Many people claim that saffron can relieve common skin issues, including inflammation and acne. In Ayurveda, it is said that saffron balances the Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas in our body.
Here are some benefits of Kumkumadi oil for skin:
- Boosts the flow of blood to the cells and makes the skin look youthful and healthy
- Enhances the texture of the skin by nourishing, replenishing, and rejuvenating it with essential nutrients as well as moisture
- The antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties of the oil help in preventing acne, pimples, blackheads, etc
- ‘Kumkum’ (Kesar or saffron) illuminates the skin naturally by enhancing the skin tone and brightening up the complexion.
- The appearance of Kesar also makes the oil a natural sunscreen and its anti-solar influences protect against harmful UV rays.
- It also contains Turmeric and Chandan that lighten the skin while treating under eye dark circles and ugly suntans.
- Antioxidants in the oil keep wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, etc. away by slowing down the aging.
- Chandan, Ushira, and Bael have amazing cooling and soothing qualities, which keep sunburns, inflammation, oiliness, etc. at bay.
How to use Kumkumadi oil :
- Take a few drops of the Kumkumadi oil in the hands and apply it all over your face, neck and affected parts.
- Massage it evenly all over in circular upward strokes with our Kansa Wand for 5 to 10 minutes.
- While applying the oil, one must keep in mind if you have oily skin let it stay for 2-3 hours and wash off with mild cleanser. People with dry skin can keep it overnight as it moisturizes the skin.