10 Best Kumkumadi Tailams For Glowing, Moisturised & Supple Skin

Kama Ayurveda needs no introduction when it comes to having the best-quality, clean Ayurvedic products and their kumkumadi oil is no different. With four natural ingredients, the oil offers a one-stop solution to getting glowing and moisturised skin. The sandalwood and mulethi has anti-septic and anti-microbial properties that have a cooling effect on the skin, lowering inflammation and irritation while moiturising your skin. Saffron, the main ingredient in all kumkumadi oils, and manjishtha makes your skin glow, reduces pigmentation, and can help with acne and other scars. While on the pricier side, the guaranteed quality of Kama Ayurveda makes it worth the price tag. 

Rating: 4.3/5 

The AuraVedic kumkumadi oil is a blend of saffron, manjishtha, oudh and padmaka. Saffron and manjishtha are the main ingredients to get glowing skin, while oudh helps regenerate skin cells, curbing the signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles, and rejuvenating your skin. Padmaka helps in evening out skin tone and with discolouration. This one is also super affordable, costing only INR 400 for a 100 ml bottle. 

Rating: 4.3/5 

A well-known name in organic and all-natural skincare, Khadi's kumkumadi oil has saffron, rakhta chandan, avocado oil and haridra. Rakhta chandan or red sandalwood is one of the best ingredients to help reduce tough scars, hyperpigmentation and acne marks, while avacado oil has many benefits such as moisturising the skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, reducing inflammation, and is also great for treating skin burns. The Khadi kumkumadi oil has a non-greasy texture and is non-comedogenic (it won't clog your pores), making it great for even oily skin. 

Rating: 4.6/5 

Not only does the Vasu kumkumadi oil come in a cute travel-friendly, pocket-sized bottle, it is also packed with the goodness of six natural and powerful ingredients. You, of course, have the usual suspects with saffron and majishtha; additionally, it also has lotus, til (sesame) oil, cow milk, and yashthimadhu (licorice). Till oil has minerals like zinc, copper, calcium, magnesium and manganese, and it helps in rejuvenation of skin cells, improving damaged skin. Licorice extract has been proven to be effective in reducing skin discolouration and dark spots because it inhibits the production of an enzyme needed to produce melanin. The lactic acid in cow milk can act as a natural cleanser and gentle exfoliator, and is also a great ingredient for moisturised skin. 

Rating: 97% users have rated it with 5 stars (on their website) 

The Ayuga USDA-certified kumkumadi oil is packed with 25 ingredients, with the four main ones being saffron, lotus, mulethi and sandalwood. The saffron helps with pigmentation and brings out a healthy glow, the lotus extract and mulethi boost cell regeneration, helping with slowing down the signs of ageing, and reducing fine lines and pigmentation, and the latter's UV-blocking enzymes also protects from sun damage. Sandalwood helps in moisturising, clearing blackheads, minimising inflammation and rejuvenating the skin. It also has other beneficial ingredients such as majishtha, rose petals, pattanga and licorice, among others. 

Rating: 4.4/5 

The Kapiva kumkumadi oil claims to give you glowing skin in 21 days. While we can't confirm that timeline, it is definitely packed with great ingredients like jojoba seed oil and chirata actives. Jojoba seed oil is one of those all-rounder skincare ingredients that has manifold benefits, such as being anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic (meaning its is non-irritating), it is an antioxidant, moisturises your skin and is non-comedogenic and reduces sebum production. Chirata actives help in cell regeneration and assist in closing and contracting wounds and scars. 

Rating: 4.5/5  

A Kerala-based brand that has been trusted by consumers for over 25 years, Sesa's kumkumadi oil is made with 17 ingredients with the main ones being saffron, goat's milk, licorice, lotus, sandalwood and manjishtha. The vitamin A, E and fatty acids rich goat's milk moisturises the skin and reduces dullness and dark spots. The manjishtha, padmaka and saffron have antioxidants that help reduce skin damage and lead to a healthy glow. And the humectant properties of the lotus stems prevents flaky and dry skin. 

Rating: 4.7/5 (on their website) 

Ras Luxury is probably one of the best in the game right now when it comes to skincare. This light-weight and non-greasy oil has olive squalene, saffron and sandalwood. Squalene is an odourless, colourless, non-staining oil that deeply moisturises and soothes dry, rough and textured skin. The oil is non-comedogenic and is packed with 10 plus vitamins, such as vitamins A, C and B5. It helps with dullness, and recovery of damaged skin. 

Ratings: 4.7/5 

A 100% natural and organic brand, Mellow's kumkumadi oil comes in a resuable glass bottle and sustainable packaging. The oil has ingredienst like mulethi, goat's milk, lotus, saffron, chandan and khas, and additional ingredients such as rakhtha chandan, neelkamal, banyan tree extracts, til oil and more, the oil helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles, adds a healthy glow, reduces dark spots and pigmentation and moisturises the skin. They also claim that it is suitable for all skin types and safe for acne-prone skin. 

Rating: 100% 5 stars (on their website)