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(439) Kumkumadi Oil.

Saffron infused oil

The ideal base oil for Kumkumadi oil is sesame oil in winter and Coconut oil  in summer and rainy season. Sesame oil as well as Coconut oil are traditionally used in Ayurvedic practices and its properties balance well with the saffron in Kumkumadi oil, making it suitable for most skin types, especially dry skin due to its Vata-pacifying nature.
Key points about using these oils as the base for Kumkumadi oil:
Moisturizing: Both oils provides deep hydration and nourishment to the skin.
Antioxidant properties: Both contains natural antioxidants that help protect the skin from damage.
Skin penetration: Both are readily absorbs into the skin.

Ingredients

  • 100 ml. Sesame oil or Coconut oil.
  • ⅛ tsp. Turmeric powder.( home made only, otherwise use fresh- raw turmeric 2 inchs long piece )
  • 1 pinch of Saffron strands.
  • 1 tbsp. Water

Method

  1. Lavigate saffron in 3-5 drops of water. Keep this paste aside.
  2. Mix  turmeric powder in the water and keep this paste aside.
  3. Add this paste in hot oil and when the moisture of the turmeric saffron paste evaporates switch off the flame. This will take 30-45 seconds only. Kumkumadi oil is ready.
  4. If you are using raw turmeric then grate it with cheese grater. Sqeeze this grated turmeric to get approximately 1 tsp of juice. Lavigate saffron in this juice. So you will get paste like consistency.
  5. Heat oil and mix this paste in it.When moisure from the paste evaporates, it takes 30 to 45 seconds. switch off the flame. Kumkumadi oil is ready.
  6. Strain the oil when it cools down. Strain either with muslin cloth or fine mesh or you can use it directly without straining.
  7. Store oil in a  glass bottle and apply every night on your washed face.
  8. With regular use of kumkumadi Oil, you will get healthy, young,  bright and flawless complexion.

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