Kumkumadi Oil Uses & Ingredients

Kumkumadi oil is an Ayurvedic facial oil used for facial massage. It improves skin texture while helping relieve skin conditions like acne and pigmentation, and it also helps with dry skin conditions such as eczema. Kumkuma comes from the Indian word for saffron, which is the core ingredient in Kumkumadi oil.

What are Kumkumadi tailam uses?

Kumkumadi oil is used for facial massage, to improve skin texture, and to address pigmentation, acne marks and dryness. Here are its main uses.

• Helps improve the texture of your skin.
• Reduces acne scars, blemishes, pimple marks, blackheads, tan, wrinkles, under-eye circles, hives, insect bites, discoloration, and pigmentation on the skin.
• This oil is great for the purpose of a facial massage.
• Used to balance sebum production over time for oily skin types.
• It has both a nourishing and cleansing effect on the skin.
• Since it is full of antioxidants, it also has anti-aging properties and can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
• Improves dry skin conditions like dry or rough patches, eczema, and heals inflamed or irritated skin.
• It is used to improve the radiance of the skin since it helps the skin glow.
• Over time, kumkumadi tailam oil can also help fade sun tan if applied religiously and skin is kept protected from the sun.
• Used to improve the complexion of the skin since it increases blood flow to the surface of the skin.
• Can be used for lymphatic massage as a facial oil with added benefits since it contains multiple herbs that have anti-inflammatory effects on the skin.

What are the main Kumkumadi tailam ingredients?

Kumkumadi oil is an Ayurvedic facial oil often described as a miracle elixir. These are the main ingredients found in kumkumadi tailam.

Kesar (Saffron)

Kesar, also known as saffron or Crocus sativus, is the core ingredient that makes kumkumadi oil what it is. It helps improve the complexion of the skin by increasing blood flow.

Chandana (Sandalwood)

Chandana or Pterocarpus santalinus is the second main ingredient in kumkumadi oil. This is known to reduce pimples, acne scars, dullness, blemishes and suntan on the skin.

Laksha (Lac)

Laksha or lacifer is a gum-like substance that speeds up the wound healing process. It can also relieve other conditions like nasal bleeding.

Daruharidra (Indian Barberry)

Daruharidra, also known as haldi or turmeric, is a vibrant yellow Indian spice that is both anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. It helps with infections and evading them.

Vetiver (Ushira)

Vetiver, with its potent antiseptic properties, can aid in both calming the mind and balancing hormonal disorders. It improves circulation in the skin and aids in treating hormonal disorders.

Padmaka (Lotus)

Padmaka or lotus flower extracts effectively help in reducing pain and inflammation, and aid in treating bleeding disorders, cough and cold symptoms, and asthma.

Vata (Banyan)

Vata or banyan is also used in kumkumadi oil. This ingredient is highly effective at treating moles and healing scars on the skin.

What is the full ingredient list?

Auravedic Kumkumadi Tailam contains: Kesar (Saffron), Lal Chandan, Lac, Manjistha, Daruhaldi, Ushira, Padmaka, Neel Kamal, Vat Vriksha, Ficus Lacor, Pakar, Kamal Kesar, Bael, Agnimantha, Shyonaka, Gambhari, Patala, Shalaparni, Prishanaparni, Gokshura, Brihati, Kantakari, Yashtimadhu, Mahua, Pattanga, Sesame Oil, Goat Milk.

How do you use Kumkumadi oil?

Apply 2–3 drops to clean skin, morning and night, and massage until absorbed. In the morning, always follow with sunscreen.

1. Cleanse your face and pat dry.
2. Warm 2–3 drops between your palms.
3. Massage into the face and neck in upward motions until absorbed.
4. At night, leave it on as the final step in your routine.
5. In the morning, follow with sunscreen.

Dry skin can use 3–4 drops. Oily skin should start with 2 and use it sparingly. If your skin is sensitive, patch test on the inner forearm for 48 hours before applying to your face.

Where can you buy Kumkumadi oil?

Auravedic Kumkumadi Tailam is made in Kerala with carefully selected Kashmiri saffron, blended with Ayurvedic herbs in a pure sesame oil base. It is available in 30ml and 100ml.