Description
Ayurveda’s beauty secret, Kumkumadi Oil, is described as a “Miraculous Elixir” because massaging it on your face is believed to make your face “glow like gold.”
Made entirely from natural herbs and oils, it provides cosmetic as well as therapeutic effects for the skin without causing any damage. It nourishes the skin, and also works as a toner and moisturizer.
Kumkumadi Oil is considered Ayurveda’s invaluable gift to mankind for its stunning ability to eradicate skin related issues and bring out the skin’s natural glow. One of its key ingredients is red-gold Saffron. Saffron is a potent herb and has the ability to transform skin tone. By rejuvenating the skin cells and promoting blood circulation, it brightens your skin complexion. The high concentration of saffron present in the oil provides its gorgeous orange gold color.
INGREDIENTS
Sandalwood, Kumkuma (Saffron), Vetiver, Kaleeya, Laksha, Yashtyahva (Licorice), Nyagrodha (Ficus), Padmaka (Prunus), Padmakesara (Nelumbium), Nilolpala (Waterlily), Manjistha (Rubia cordifola), Patang, Yashtimadhu (Glycerrrhiza glabra), Sesame oil, Goat’s milk.
Properties of the ingredients:
The most well-known ingredient of Kumkumadi Oil is Saffron (Keshara), the exotic flowers from the scenic valleys of Kashmir have been processed through a high degree of quality control making a superb final product. Saffron is a potent herb with a warming quality and has the ability to transform skin tone. By rejuvenating the skin cells and promoting blood circulation, it brightens the complexion. The high concentration of saffron present in the oil also provides an orange color to the final result.
Sandalwood (Chandana) is derived from fragrant woods of the Sandalwood tree. It has cool and bitter qualities and is a good astringent, cleanses skin and reduces inflammation. It contains skin lightening agents with soothing properties that make the oil suitable for application even in summers.
Vetiver root (Usira) present in Kumkumadi Oil is another Ayurvedic herb that is effective in brightening the complexion and treating skin discoloration and hyperpigmentation revealing a smoother, younger-looking complexion.
Indian Barberry (Kaliyaka or Kaleeya) in the oil is known for its ability to reduce the production of skin lipids (or sebum). This ingredient is perfect for helping to unclog pores, tame oily skin and prevent acne.
The oil gets its antifungal properties from Lac (Laksha). It is extremely useful in wound healing and treating skin infections. Nyagrodha, the Banyan component in the oil improves skin complexion and quality.
Padmaka (Indian lotus) and extract from the seed of Blue Lotus (Nilolpala) is a natural moisturizer that results in glowing skin by balancing oiliness and preventing breakouts.
The musky scented Mahua (Madhuka) flowers provide the oil its cooling properties and the functionality as a skin toner.
Extracts from Indian Redwood (Pattanga) and Pollen of Lotus flower (Kamala Keshara) give Kumkumadi its healing properties and treat conditions like skin inflammation.
Derived from the Himalayas, Indian Madder (Manjistha) has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is known to be a blood purifier, improves microcirculation and complexion. Yastimadhu (Indian liquorice) helps in wound healing, reducing inflammation and improves skin texture.
Every ingredient present in the recipe for Kumkumadi Oil is extremely powerful in treating various skin conditions and issues. We repeat select ingredients to extract both water and oil soluble properties of the herb and strengthen its dosage and action in the formula. The combination of herbs used in the Ayurvedic decoction in combination with saffron and sesame oil makes it a very powerful, healing formulation.
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