KUMKUMADI TAILAM : कुंकुमादि तैलं
एतन्मुखवर्णप्रसादनम” – भै०र० ६०/११ ०
- Homogenizes skin tone, texture, and appearance.
- Brightens natural skin colour and enhances radiant glow.
- Acts as a natural and safe sunscreen.
- Possesses Anti-oxidant properties.
- Balances ‘vata’ and ‘pitta’
About kumkumadi tailam
“कुंकुमाद्यमिदं तैलमश्विभ्यां निर्मितं पुरा ॥ “भै०र० ६०/१११
An ancient ayurvedic composition of 21 herbs in sesame oil (Til tailam), kumkumadi tailam has found acceptance with the masses through ages owing to its wonderful cosmetic and therapeutic properties. The perpetual wisdom of Ayurveda first expressed itself through Lord Brahma and then flowed through Daksh Prajapati and they transmitted it to the two Ashwini-Kumar brothers. They gave the knowledge further to Lord Indra, who further imparted it to the earthly sages, i.e Rishi Bharadwaj( according to Charak), and Dhanvantari (according to Sushruta). Acharaya Chakradutta believes that kumkumadi tailam was first manufactured by Ashwini Kumar.
The first textual reference of kumkumadi tailam can be traced to “Ashtang hridayam”. Then, Acharaya chakradutta described three types of kumkumadi tailam. Our product has been manufactured based on one of them. It has been manufactured according to the principles of “Tail pak vidhi”, so as to ensure that the oil is replete with the magical properties our wise acharayas envisaged it to possess. Some of them are as follows:
Praise of kumkumadi tailam:
सप्तरात्रप्रयोगेनभवेत्कांचनसन्निभम ॥ भै०र० ६०/१११
The skin that is treated with kumkumadi tailam for seven continuous nights will glow with a radiance of gold.
Therapeutic value:
नीलिकापीड़िकाव्यंगानभ्यंगादेवनाश्येत ॥ भै०र० ६०/१११
It destroys ‘Nilika’ (hyper pigmentation present on skin other than face), ‘pidika’ (papules), ‘vyanga’ (hyperpigmentation of the face), and other skin disorders.
Cosmetic value:
“एतन्मुखवर्णप्रसादनम” – भै०र० ६०/११ ०
It evens out skin complexion and helps it become brighter, healthier, and more radiant.
Facial skin and its diseases
The skin on the face is similar in structure to the skin on other parts of the body except for the fact that it is thinner, more delicate, and contains more appendage (hair follicles, sweat glands, oil glands) concentration. This is because Facial skin is more prone to wear and tear, injuries, microbial invasions, and sunburns due to which it needs to be more tolerant to injuries and resistant to infections.
Acne, blemishes, dark circles, lustreless skin, sunburns, scars, etc. are the issues that are both the causes and effects of stress. To address these problems, we have brought you the nectar from ancient Ayurveda. Kumkumadi tailam has been described to work upon ‘vyanga’, ’nilika’, ’pidika’ and ‘varnaprasadana’ which are a part of the ‘kshudraroga’ or the skin diseases. These are caused by an imbalance in Vata and Pitta doshas upon which Kumkumadi tailam works the best.
Vyanga- Hyperpigmentation of the face, melasma, chloasma
Pigmentation of the skin is primarily due to melanin produced by melanocytes by the process of melanogenesis. It is a series of oxidative reactions controlled by various enzymes. Tyrosinase acts as the main catalyst.
According to Ayurveda, Bhrajak pitta is responsible for skin color, complexion, and radiance. An imbalance in Vata and Pitta along with mansik stresses such as krodha (anger), shoka (grief), ayas (mental exhaustion) causes Vyanga roga.
Hyperpigmentation is caused by sun exposure, injury due to inflammation, and acne. UV rays are responsible for sun exposure related hyperpigmentation.
Kumkumadi tailam ingredients, their qualities and effects:
The ingredients of Kumkumadi tailam possess following qualities:
| Rasa | Madhur, tikta | Balances ‘vata’ and ‘pitta’ |
| Guna | Guru, snigdha | Varnya |
| Virya and vipaka | Almost pacifying virya and vipaka | Pacifies pitta |
| Karma | Pittashamaka | |
How to Use
Directions for use
Know your skin type
Normal skin type:
- Few imperfections
- Barely visible pores
- A glowing complexion
Dry skin:
- Almost invisible pores
- Rough, itchy and scaly skin
- Cracked, and/or inflamed skin
- Dull complexion
Oily skin:
- Enlarged pores
- Blackheads, pimples and blemishes
- Shiny complexion
Combination type:
- Dry/normal in some areas and oily in others. E.g. T-zone: forehead, nose, chin
- Large pores, blackheads in T-zone
Direction for use according to skin types:
For normal and dry skin type:
- Cleanse your face with a mild cleanser and pat dry
- Take 5-6 drops of kumkumadi tailam on a cotton swab and smear on face.
- Gently massage in the direction opposite to hair growth in a circular fashion, till the oil gets absorbed.
- Apply two times a day or keep overnight and wash in the morning.
- Avoid long and hot bath.
For combination and oily skin type:
- Cleanse your face with warm water or gentle cleanser.
- Take 5-6 drops of kumkumadi tailam on a cotton swab and apply on face
- Gently massage in the direction opposite to hair growth in a circular fashion, till the oil gets absorbed.
- Keep for 15-20 min and wash with warm water.
- Apply it once daily.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS:
| NAME | AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES | MODERN ASPECT |
| Kesar stigma (Crocus sativus) | कुंकुमायकांतिकृत (ध०नि०) | Antioxidant: Its flavonoids are better than Vit.C, Vit.E and β-carotene. Depigmentation activity: Inhibits tyrosinase and hence melanogenesis. Decreases redness. UV absorbing agent: Found to be better than homosalate in equal concentrations. Antiageing activity. |
| Mulethi ( Glycyrrhiza glabra) | बलवर्णकृत (भा०प्र०नि०) | Potent tyrosinase inhibitor. IC50 value (conc. of a drug required for 50% inhibition) is comparable to skin whitening agent Kojic acid. |
| Chandan( Santalum album) | कांतिम तनो देहिनां(रा०नि० | A component α-santalol is a potent inhibitor of tyrosinase as compared to kojic acid and abrutin. |
| Khas(Vitiveria zizanoides) | कान्तिवीर्यबलप्रदा(रा०नि०) | Suppression of β-MSH-induced melanogenesis Suppression of oxidative stress in B16 melanome cells. |
| Raktchandan( Pterocarpus santalinus) | रक्तोदृक हारं हन्ति पित्तकोपं सुदारुणं(ध०नि | Pterostillbene possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. |
| Laksha( Tachardia lacca) | शीत वीर्य | |
| Manjith( Rubia cordifolia) | स्वरवर्णकृत(भा०प्र०नि०) | Anti-acne, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial property. Reduces hyper proliferation of epidermal skin cells. |
| Padmak(Prunus cerasoides) | रक्तपित्तनाशक(रा०नि०) | New flavone has been isolated which exhibited anti-melanogenesis activity. |
| Neelkamal(Nymphaea nouchali) | शीत वीर्य | Anti-microbial |
| Vat(Ficus benghalensis) | वर्ण्यो विसर्पदाहघ्नम (भा०प्र०नि०) | Anti-microbial Wound healing |
| Plaksh (Ficus lacor) | कफपित्तशामक, दाहपित्तकास्रघ्नम(भा०प्र०) | Anti-inflammatory |
| Dashmool | वातशामक | Anti-inflammatory |
| Kamal keshar( Nelumbo nucifera) | वर्ण्य- चरक कमलं शीतलं वर्ण्यं मधुरं कफपित्तजित(भा०प्र०नि०) | Anti-inflammatory, Potent anti-ageing agent. |
| Til taila(Sesame oil) | नास्ति तैलात परं किंचित औषधं मारुतापहम । व्यवाय्युष्ण गुरु स्नेहात संस्कारात बलवत्तरं॥ गणैवातिहरै स्तस्मात शतशोSथ सहस्रशः । सिद्धं क्षिप्रतरं हन्ति सुक्ष्म मार्गं स्थितान गदान ॥ | Vata pacifier: Due to Ushna Viryata, it excels in curing vatika diseases. Skin permeation enhancer: Facilitates absorption of therapeutic drugs. Anti-inflammatory Moisturizer: It prevents water loss. |
| Ajadugdh (Goat milk) | लघु शीतवीर्य Helps calm down the hotness of Til taila | Helps in immunity stimulation. Anti-bacterial Higher Vitamin A content as compared to cow’s milk |
MODE OF ACTION OF KUMKUMADI TAILAM
Acc to Ayurveda:source: IAMJ; Monika Et Al: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing And Standardisation Of Herbal Cosmetics W.S.R. Pralepa (Creams),
Modern aspect:
The probable mode of action of kumkumadi tailam is:
Kumkumadi oil application on skin
Absorption into skin facilitated by sesame oil
Tyrosinase inhibition, α-MSH suppression, MSH receptor inhibition, keratinocyte hyperpoliferation inhibition and prevention of water loss from skin surface.
Depigmentation and enhance in glow.
History of Kumkumadi Tailam
About kumkumadi tailam
“कुंकुमाद्यमिदं तैलमश्विभ्यां निर्मितं पुरा ॥“
An ancient ayurvedic composition of 21 herbs in sesame oil (Til tailam), kumkumadi tailam has found acceptance with the masses through ages owing to its wonderful cosmetic and therapeutic properties. The perpetual wisdom of ayurveda first expressed itself through Lord Brahma and then flowed through Daksh prajapati and they transmitted it to the two Ashwini-kumar brothers. They gave the knowledge further to Lord Indra , who further imparted it to the earthly sages, i.e Rishi Bharadwaj( according to Charak), and Dhanvantari (according to Sushruta) . Acharaya Chakradutta believes that kumkumadi tailam was first manufactured by Ashwini kumars.
The first textual reference of kumkumadi tailam can be traced to “Ashtang hridayam”. Then, Acharaya chakradutta described three types of kumkumadi tailam. Our product has been manufactured based on one of them. It has been manufactured according to the principles of “Tail pak vidhi”, so as to ensure that the oil is replete with the magical properties our wise acharayas envisaged it to possess. Some of them are as follows:
- Praise of kumkumadi tailam:
सप्तरात्रप्रयोगेनभवेत्कांचनसन्निभम ॥ भै०र० ६०/१११
The skin that is treated with kumkumadi tailam for seven continuous nights will glow with a radiance of gold.
नीलिकापीड़िकाव्यंगानभ्यंगादेवनाश्येत ॥ भै०र० ६०/१११
It destroys ‘Nilika’ (hyper pigmentation present on skin other than face), ‘pidika’ (papules), ‘vyanga’ (hyper pigmentation of face) and other skin disorders.
“एतन्मुखवर्णप्रसादनम” – भै०र० ६०/११ ०
It evens out skin complexion and helps it become brighter, healthier and more radiant.
Alok Kumar shukla –
Excellent
Nischit Suri –
i started using the products a month back and i after using it within 3 days all my blemish and pigmentation was gone slowly i saw my under eyes fade and my skin.
Neelu Chopra –
lovely product i have been using it for 3 months now and i think this is the best night serum for women above 40
Vineet Kumar –
i bought this product for my wife and she loves it!
vinay –
Excellent
vinay –
It works
ANILA NIMBER –
Works really well on the skin. My skin never looked so clear after the use.