Ayurveda acharyas recommend the beauty oil kumkumadi tailam for acne, pimples, dark circles, marks, pigments, moles, etc. This is used as a face massage oil.
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ಕುಂಕುಮಾದಿ ತೈಲ ಉಪಯೋಗಗಳು – Kumkumadi Tailam in Kannada
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Ingredients of kumkumadi tailam
Kumkumadi Oil or Tailam Uses and Benefits for Skin
Kumkumadi taila (oil) is an age-old Ayurveda remedy for acne and pimples ( known as youvana pitikas in Ayurveda), dark circles, pigments, scars, and stretch marks. This oil improves skin texture, glow, and fairness. This ayurvedic oil is usually used for face massage.
Ingredients of kumkumadi tailam
Kumkumadi tailam contains skin-friendly herbs like Saffron (kumkuma kesara) ((Health Benefits of Saffron or Kesar or Crocus Sativus – An Ayurveda View)), manjishta , rose wood, yashtimadhu (licorice), guduchi (giloy), nagakeshara, sariva (anantmool), kamal ghatta, daru haridra, lotus flower , vidarikanda, bala (sida cordifolia), ashwagandha, sandal wood and Turmeric (haldi, haridra). These are processed with milk and sesame oil.
Saffron:
Saffron also known as kumkuma kesara, helps to reduce dark pigments, dark circles under the eyes, acne, and pimple. These magic red stigmas increase fairness and glow of skin when applied as a face pack.
Sandalwood:
sandalwood has many antimicrobial properties. Ayurveda acharyas recommend the use of sandalwood as a part of natural skincare regimes to heal and soothe many skin ailments and conditions. One of the primary uses of this wonder herb is that it can kill germs, soothe inflamed skin, and clear blemishes left even by stubborn acne. Regular use of sandalwood helps to get clean and clear skin.
Turmeric:
Turmeric nourishes the skin and gives it a healthy natural glow and radiance. It reduces inflammation of the skin, soothes it, and prevents many skin ailments. The golden yellow colored turmeric powder acts as a natural antibiotic and helps to fight acne and pimple. Texts of Ayurveda praise the scar and blemish reducing properties of turmeric. Continuous use of turmeric reduces stretch marks and gives a natural tone to the skin.
Manjishta (Rubia cordifolia)
Manjistha is also known as Indian Madder is recommended for both internal and external administration to treat skin ailments. Based on the principles of Ayurveda this herb detoxifies the body and purifies rakta (blood) . Reduces rashes, itchiness, and inflammation. It lightens scars and marks.
Rosewood (rakta chandana)
Rosewood supports all types of skin. It promotes the regeneration of healthy skin cells and helps to slow down the aging process. It is very beneficial in wrinkles, acne, pimple, and blemishes.
Kumkumadi tailam is a natural oil that has multiple uses. It contains all the above herbs as active ingredients. Kumkumadi tailam is usually used for external applications. ( Check 5 Top Kumkumadi Tailam (Oil) )
Kumkumadi Oil or Tailam Uses and Benefits for Skin
This oil is mainly used to address skin problems of the face. Here are the benefits of this ayurvedic beauty oil.
Acne and pimples:
Kumkumadi tailam (oil) available on amazon India, helps to reduce acne and pimples which erupt due to dry skin. This has to be applied to the affected area after cleansing the skin. Saffron in kumkumadi tailam is known for its healing properties and also it imparts glow to the skin. Thus saffron heals acne, while turmeric fights with germs, and sandalwood soothes the skin which is irritated due to microbial attack.
Scars and Blemish:
This ayurvedic beauty oil is known to reduce scars and blemish from ages. Ayurveda acharyas eulogize the scar and blemish removing properties of this oil. This can also be used on freckles and moles.
Little of this oil has to be rubbed on the affected area at night and washed off the next day morning with warm water and mild soap.
Stretch Marks:
Stretch marks can appear during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. It may also appear when you put on weight or exercise in the gym. , Stretch marks spoil the beauty of the skin. This oil helps to reduce stretch marks and gives an even tone to the skin. Regular use of this oil is useful in stretch marks due to pregnancy, obesity, muscle building, etc.
Dark circles and pigments:
Kumkumadi oil is also advised by practitioners of Ayurveda as an effective remedy in dark circles and pigments. Regular use of this preparation helps to enhance the beauty of the skin by reducing dark circles and pigments.
Take a few drops of this oil on your fingertips and gently apply beneath your eyes over dark circles. Gently tap the area with fingertips (do not massage). Wash this off after 30 minutes. This can be done twice daily.
Other Uses of This Oil
- This oil can be used for sun protection. Apply a thin layer of this oil when you go out in sun.
- When you are treating blemishes you can add 2-3 drops of this oil into the water to make steam during the facial.
- This is also used in Nasya Karma (one of panchakarma therapy) in ayurvedic beauty treatment.
- In Discoloured or dark Arm Pits gently massage armpits with a few drops of this oil and wash it off after 30 minutes.
Precautions for application
- If you have oily skin first do a patch test. Use in very small quantity only once a day. If used more it may lead to acne and pimple eruption. Consult an ayurvedic physician before using this.
- It may cause an allergic reaction for people with sensitive skin. Do a patch test. If you develop rashes, itching, irritation, etc. Do not use.
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Author: Dr.Savitha Suri , Consultant Ayurvedic Physician
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