We have chased winter moisturizers brand to brand. We have tried the glossy promises and the cheap lab-slick fixes that leave your face flaky, or worse, dependent on more chemicals. Til or sesame oil is what people in Ayurvedic homes have used for generations because it actually does the heavy lifting. It locks moisture, heals, and doesn’t pretend to be anything it’s not. You will not stop thinking about how one small spoonful of til does more for winter skin than three layers of those moisturizing creams.
We believed that, but in reality, we just hadn’t given real oils a fair shot. I’m not kidding, I once rubbed my hands with sesame oil after a late-night DIY epiphany and woke up with hands smoother than they’d been in years. True. Weirdly satisfying. So yes, till is not just for grandma’s prayers. It’s practical.
Sesame's Core Benefits
Why do people choose sesame as the base for face oils?
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It absorbs quickly and doesn’t make you oily.
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It’s packed with sesamol and sesamin, potent antioxidants that aid in decelerating the aging process and repairing collagen.
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Fatty acids + vitamin E + B complex: they restore, hydrate, and even help reduce scarring with time.
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With its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action, it also means even acne-prone skin can benefit when used properly and not overdone.
Energetics and Dosha Balance
A bit of nuance about Ayurvedic energetics. Til is warm (ushna) and oily (snigdha), with a sweet post-digestive quality. That means it’s especially calming for Vata and helps stabilize skin that’s been through stress. If you are Kapha-heavy, just use less. Don’t douse yourself like it’s a spa ad. Moderation is the trick.
The Kumkumadi Carrier Role
Why is it in Kumkumadi, and why does that matter? Classical Kumkumadi formulas utilize sesame oil as the carrier because it extracts those potent herbs like saffron, manjistha, licorice, and sandalwood. These herbs penetrate deeper into the skin where they actually do the work, not just sit on the surface. Oak Tree Naturals retained that very notion. Our kumkumadi oil uses til as the base of the blend, so the herbs touch living tissue and not just surface skin. The cream version provides a lighter texture for everyday wear. The soap delivers that same foundation to head-to-toe care without drying you out.
Practical Application
Real-world applications: using without overusing
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Jagged drops warmed in palms, pressed softly onto still moist skin post-wash.
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For scarred or rough patches, a nightly oil massage stimulates circulation and skin renewal.
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If you mix with a cooling herb infusion, make sure it’s a real infusion, not a powdered gimmick.
If you want the truth, and yes, we have strong opinions, stop treating oils like greasy relics. They are medicine and care, when used with intention. Oak Tree Naturals builds on no toxic fillers, no fake quick fixes. Just time-tested base oil, honest herbs, and products that behave the way your skin actually needs.
So are you going to keep layering chemical crutches, or try something that’s been quietly reliable for centuries?
