7 Beauty Benefits Of Using Kumkumadi Tailam

Kumkumadi Tailam also called kumkumadi oil is one of the most famous ayurvedic formulations that is extensively used for skin care. In India, kumkumadi tailam is used for fairness, reducing dark circles, treating acne, fading acne scars and also for treating hyper pigmentation. It is also used for treating both oily and dry skin as it regulates the oil production in our skin.

Since kumkumadi tailam is so famous, we also get kumkumadi serum, kumkumadi cream also called kumkumadi lepam (ayurvedic formulation) all done with kumkumadi oil as a base. We also get kumkumadi soap, kumkumadi face packs, kumkumadi face scrubs and finally there is even kumkumadi face wash!

Kumkumadi tailam is an ayurvedic formulation that contains as as many as 26 herbs that has anti bacterial, skin lightening, skin rejuvenating and anti ageing properties. The base for kumkumadi tailam is unrefined sesame oil and goat milk, the herbs are mixed in sesame oil and goat milk boiled and strained to get kumkumadi tailam.

# For Skin Lightening

Kukmkumadi tailam is mainly used for skin lightening to get fair and glowing skin. This is because herbs like sandalwood, saffron and licorice used in kumkumadi oil have skin lightening properties and with regular use it helps fade out all skin blemishes leaving the skin fair and glowing.

# For Dark Circles

Kumkumadi tailam is very gentle to be used around the eyes too. If used around the eyes, it will greatly help reduce dark circles and wrinkles around the eyes. To use, mix few drops kumkumadi tailam with few drops of organic virgin coconut oil and then apply it gently around the eyes everyday. With regular use, it will fade away dark circles and under eye wrinkles.

# For Treating Acne

Kumkumadi tailam is one of the best home remedies for treating acne as all the ingredients used in the formulation contains anti bacterial and anti inflammatory properties. It helps both treat acne along with reducing the inflammation really well. To use kumkumadi tailam for treating acne, take little bit of the oil and massage gently for a few minutes, leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash it off.

# For Wrinkles

Kumkumadi tailam has antioxidant properties so it greatly helps prevent premature ageing of the skin particularly it delays wrinkles if used regularly. It also keeps the skin supple and soft with regular use. To use, take little bit of kumkumadi tailam and mix with extra virgin olive oil and use it for massaging your face daily.

# For Hyperpigmentation

Kumkumadi tailam is amazing for treating hyperpigmentation because it has amazing skin lightening properties, it helps even out the skin tone really well. Since it has anti hyperpigmentatation, anti bacterial and anti inflammatory properties, it helps prevent pigmentation if used regularly. It also treats existing pigmentation very quickly.

# For Oily Skin

Kumkumadi tailam is wonderful to use for both oily and dry skin. When we use it on oily skin, it dissolves excessive oil and sebum production in the skin and will give your skin a much brighter look. If you don’t want to use kumkumadi tailam directly on the face, you mix it with store bought pure aloe vera gel and use. You will still get all the benefits of kumkumadi tailam.

# For Melasma

Since it has anti hyperpigmentation properties, applying kumkumadi tailam on the skin daily can greatly help reduce melasma. Melasma can be due to hormonal changes or due to sun exposure. Since we live in a hot country, many of us suffer from melasma, using chemical based products like hair dye also adds to the problem as they increase our skin sensitivity to sun. Regularly using kumkumadi tailam will greatly help.