Q. Should we use Pure KUMKUMADI TAILAM on our face on daily basis?

The word beauty is derived from the French word BEAU meaning “fine”, and of late “beloved’.

On the contrary the word “Sundara’ which is the adjective of the noun “ Soundarya’ is derived from the Sanskrit root

“ ardrikaroti chittam iti ” – meaning that “which melts or is pleasing to the mind”.

The difference in concept as per Ayurveda (Sundara) & Western science ( Beauty) is evident in meaning & depth of the word.

Human skin is a biological marvel and the largest organ in body both by body weight & surface area.

The facial skin is four times thinner than the skin of the body. 

It is sensitive and exposed to the environmental pollutants on a continuous basis, which makes it more tender & sensitive.

Kukumadi tailam is one of the ANCIENT AYURVEDIC preparations in ( Sesame oil Base)  & ghrita ( Go Ghrita- Called Kumkumadi ghrita)  formulation in oil or ghee base.  Mention of Kumkumadi  tailam or oil was found in  Ashtanga  Hridaya,  Chakradutta and Bhaishajya Ratnavali . 

The main contents are:

* Kumkuma (Saffron) for enhancing glow

* Chandana (Sandal wood- Sweta & rakta – White & Red – for reducing inflammation 

* Laksha (Lac insect resin) – Wound healing & controlling rashes

* Manjishta –(Indian madderwood)  Blood purifier, improves micro circulation. Indicated for Kushta roga (skin disease), in wound healing,  improving complexion

* Yastimadhu (Indian liquorice) – Helps in reducing inflammation, improving complexion, anti oxidant

* Kamala Kesara (lotus stamen) – checks bleeding soothens aggaravated skin

* Dashamoola (10 medicinal roots) – Dosha balancing, reduces inflammation, is wound healing and nourishing

* Bilwa ( Stone fruit ) – Dosha balancing & antioxidant, rejuvenation

* Daruharidra (Tree turmeric)– an excellent wound healer, helps in Kushta roga (skin disease)  

* Vetiver – Kanti vardhaka, skin soothening

* Padmaka (Indian lotus) – Skin nourishing & kantivardhaka ( complexion enhancer)

* Nilotpala (Indian Water Lily) – Antioxidant, Nourishing herb, balancing, Wound healing 

* Indian banyans – Vata & Plaksha – aids in wound healing & inflammations

* Gokshura – Reduces inflammation, wound healing 

* Brihati – Nourishing, skin tightening, cell rejuvenation

* Kantankatri –Nourishing herb, detoxifies, cleanses

* Agnimantha – controls inflammations and aggravated skin conditions

* Shyonaka – controls aggravated skin conditions, dosha balancing

* Patala – helps treat burns, wounds and reduces blisters, burning sensation, etc

* Shalaparni – Controls aggravations, reduces pain & inflammation

* Prishnaparni – helps in wound healing, pore tightening, skin elasticity

* Aja Ksheera – (Goat milk) cleanses, detoxifies, astringent, improves cellular turnover

These herbs are used in Sesame oil base to make “ Kumkumadi ( saffron) Tailam or Oil.

What is Varna Dravya?

Varna dravya is NOT THAT LIGHTENS the COMPLEXION, but an ANUSADHA ( Cosmeceutical) for Vyangam disorder – (Skin disorders described in Ayurveda as “ Ksudra Roga” prakaram , which is primarily seen on the face) that restores and retains the natural hue & tone of the skin.

Kumkumadi tailam & Ghrita has been mentioned widely in “Chakradutta” by Acharaya Chakrapani Dutta as  ‘ Varnya Varnaya Hitam”- it is a “ Varna Dravya ” .

Kumkumadi tailam does not appear to be nourishing or rasyana (anti aging) or a general purpose skin oil that is suitable for all skin types. 

Who should use it?

As Kumkuma or Saffron with Aja Ksheera (Goat Milk) works well on Melasma , it should be used by people with the following challenges:

* Melasma

* Old deep acne based pitting

* Facial marks, Scars, dryness

* Eczema, Fungal infection

* Discoloration of face

Formulated to detoxify, cleanse, reduce inflammation and heal wounds and treat skin diseases, it should work well on Wound healing on Scar tissue formation

Duration of usage? 

Melasma, Pigmentation, Deep Acne Scars & marks: Seven days continuously at night on clean face , give a gap of one week and follow the same process for 21 days

Discoloration of face, Patchy Skin, Fungal infection: Three days/week for 21 days

Normal Dry skin type: Three days per week diluted in 30: 70 Ratio, following the 21 days cycle

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