6 Benefits of Using Kumkumadi Tailam for Skin

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.

Traditionally the freshly ground powders of the herbs are taken and mixed together in a bowl. To the powders, water is added, mixed well and allowed to soak for a few hours and then boiled till it is almost reduced to one fourth of the original liquid. Some formulations, boil only certain herbs and make a paste of the others herbs. Then they are mixed together with either cow’s milk or goats milk and sesame oil and boiled once more till there is no moisture left. Then it is filtered and bottled.

# 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 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 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.
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