About this material
Kumkumadi Taila Base (Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil Crocus Sativus Flower Extract Santalum Album Oil) is a Traditional infused oil (taila) supplied by MakeYourSkin as a liquid oil for professional cosmetic formulation. Rooted in the Indian Ayurvedic tradition and sourced from India, it is valued for traditional complexion positioning.
What is Kumkumadi Taila Base?
Kumkumadi Taila Base is supplied under the INCI / technical name Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil (and) Crocus Sativus Flower Extract (and) Santalum Album Oil and carries CAS number 8008-74-0.
It belongs to the Traditional infused oil (taila) group and is derived from classical saffron-based taila. The material reaches you as a liquid oil. It is a traditional, well-established material with a long record of cosmetic use and generally dependable supply.
Key Properties & Benefits
- Traditional complexion positioning
- Carries an authentic Ayurvedic provenance story that resonates strongly with Indian and export consumers.
Uses & Applications
Kumkumadi Taila Base is used in serums, toners, masks, facial oils, cleansers, hair oils and traditional-format preparations.
Typical applications from the catalogue record: Facial oils, premium Ayurvedic skincare.
In traditional Indian formats it appears in taila, ubtan, lepa and hair-oil preparations, and translates well into modern serum, mask and cleanser formats.
Handling note: Add to the oil phase and protect from prolonged heat and air exposure.
How to Use — Recommended Use Level
| Typical use level | No single published figure applies to every grade of this material. As a working rule, start water-phase actives at 0.5–2%, oil-phase actives at 1–5%, standardised or potent isolates at 0.05–0.5%, and supplier-diluted solutions at the percentage the technical data sheet specifies. Always confirm the exact level against the supplier TDS, your stability and compatibility testing, and the safety assessment for your finished product. |
|---|---|
| Recommended pH | formulation-dependent |
| Addition phase | As per the supplier technical data sheet |
| Solubility | Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier. |
No single published use level applies to every grade of this material, so the figure above is a general starting rule rather than a specification.
General rule: always begin at the lower end of the range, confirm the level against the supplier technical data sheet, and validate stability, pH, colour, odour and preservative efficacy on the finished formulation before scaling up.
Technical Specification
| INCI / Technical Name | Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil (and) Crocus Sativus Flower Extract (and) Santalum Album Oil |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 8008-74-0 |
| Ingredient Family | Traditional infused oil (taila) |
| Primary Cosmetic Functions | Traditional complexion positioning |
| Typical Applications | Facial oils, premium Ayurvedic skincare |
| Source / Feedstock | Classical saffron-based taila |
| Origin / Tradition | India / Ayurveda |
| Typical Bulk Form | Liquid oil |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid oil (colour varies by crop and refining grade) |
| Solubility | Oil Soluble |
| Market Status | Traditional / established |
| Catalogue Range | Core Range |
| Storage | Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat. |
| Shelf Life | 24–36 months from manufacture in unopened original packaging; see the Certificate of Analysis |
| Vendor | MakeYourSkin |
| MYS Catalogue Code | MYS-N00284 |
Technical Notes
The most premium classical Ayurvedic facial oil; saffron content drives the cost.
Regulatory Note
Supplier diligence required: Exact INCI, plant part, solvent and allergen profile verification.
Sold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD&C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.
Reference: Regulatory / scientific reference
Documentation Supplied
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the batch supplied
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) in the current GHS format
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS) with specification, solubility and handling guidance
- INCI declaration and, where assigned, CAS / EINECS numbers
- Non-GMO statement on request
- Vegan / animal-origin declaration on request
- Halal and Kosher certification on request where the supplier holds it
- Heavy-metal and microbiological test data on request
Available Pack Sizes
Supplied in 50 g, 225 g, 1 Kg and 5 Kg packs. Bulk quantities above 5 Kg, and drum or sack quantities, are available on request — contact the MakeYourSkin sales desk for a quotation and lead time.
| 50 g | Pilot batches and small production runs |
|---|---|
| 225 g | Pilot batches and indie production runs |
| 1 Kg | Regular production for small and mid-size brands |
| 5 Kg | Scaled production and contract manufacturing |
Disclaimer & Caution in Use
For external cosmetic use in professionally formulated products only. This is a concentrated raw material, not a finished cosmetic, and it is not intended for undiluted application to skin, for ingestion, or for any medicinal purpose. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling, avoid raising dust with powders, and keep out of reach of children and pets. Always run a patch test on the finished formulation, and validate stability, compatibility, pH and preservative efficacy before sale. Information supplied is offered in good faith as formulation guidance and does not constitute a safety assessment, a regulatory approval or a medical claim.
Specification
| INCI NAME | Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil (and) Crocus Sativus Flower Extract (and) Santalum Album Oil |
|---|---|
| CAS NUMBER | 8008-74-0 |
| FAMILY | Traditional infused oil (taila) |
| ORIGIN | India / Ayurveda — Classical saffron-based taila |
| SUPPLY FORM | Liquid oil |
| SOLUBILITY | Oil Soluble — Oil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier. |
| TYPICAL USE LEVEL | No single published figure applies to every grade of this material. As a working rule, start water-phase actives at 0.5–2%, oil-phase actives at 1–5%, standardised or potent isolates at 0.05–0.5%, and supplier-diluted solutions at the percentage the technical data sheet specifies. Always confirm the exact level against the supplier TDS, your stability and compatibility testing, and the safety assessment for your finished product. |
| pH RANGE | formulation-dependent |
| ADD AT | As per the supplier technical data sheet |
| FUNCTIONS | Traditional complexion positioning |
| USED IN | Facial oils, premium Ayurvedic skincare |
| STORAGE | Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat. |
| PACK SIZES | 50 g to 5 Kg |
| LEAD TIME | 7–10 days |
| REGULATORY | Exact INCI, plant part, solvent and allergen profile verification |
How to work with it
The specification's Add at row is the one to read first. Water-phase materials added to a hot oil phase are the most common reason a batch separates.
Measure the finished product, not the premix. Outside the range the activity drops away and, for some materials, the degradation route is what causes complaints.
Then work up through stability and compatibility testing. Higher is not better, and the destination market's limit may sit below your formulation ceiling.