topicSesame Oil Skin Hydration Randomized Trial
claimIn an experimental study conducted in Turkey, it was found that a 15 min massage with acibadem oil reduced the occurrence of SG.
evidence level1
citationGüner Emül Tuba (2026)
sourceEffect of Aromatherapy Oil Applications on Strıae Gravidarum: A Systematic Review
topicSesame Oil Skin Hydration Randomized Trial
claimIn contrast, an RCT conducted in Iran found that the use of olive oil and lanolin cream in the second trimester did not prevent the formation of SG [].
evidence level1
citationGüner Emül Tuba (2026)
sourceEffect of Aromatherapy Oil Applications on Strıae Gravidarum: A Systematic Review
topicSesame Oil Skin Hydration Randomized Trial
claim[] found that 76% of women used topical moisturizers and emollients such as Vaseline, cocoa butter, and almond oil to prevent SG during pregnancy, but there was no relationship between the use of these substances and the development of SG.
evidence level1
citationGüner Emül Tuba (2026)
sourceEffect of Aromatherapy Oil Applications on Strıae Gravidarum: A Systematic Review
topicSesame Oil Skin Hydration Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 Striae gravidarum (SG) is one of the most common skin changes occurring during pregnancy.
evidence level1
citationGüner Emül Tuba (2026)
sourceEffect of Aromatherapy Oil Applications on Strıae Gravidarum: A Systematic Review
topicSesame Oil Skin Hydration Randomized Trial
claimThe results were statistically significant ( p Discussion In this exploratory proof-of-concept assessment, short-term application of Kumkumadi Taila was associated with changes in selected facial skin biophysical parameters over 15 days.
evidence level4
citationKulangara S (2026)
source<i>Kumkumadi Taila</i> improves facial skin pigmentation, erythema, and elasticity: an instrument-based exploratory proof-of-concept study with phytochemical profiling for primary skin care.
topicSesame Oil Skin Hydration Randomized Trial
claimIntroduction Kumkumadi Taila is a classical Ayurvedic facial oil traditionally used in primary care as a routine preventive skincare product to enhance the complexion; however, clinical instrument-based data and detailed chemical profiling remain scarce.
evidence level4
citationKulangara S (2026)
source<i>Kumkumadi Taila</i> improves facial skin pigmentation, erythema, and elasticity: an instrument-based exploratory proof-of-concept study with phytochemical profiling for primary skin care.
topicSesame Oil Skin Hydration Randomized Trial
claimMethods In this single-arm 15-day exploratory study, 30 healthy adults with Fitzpatrick skin types III-IV applied Kumkumadi Taila once daily to the face using a standardized massage and wash-off procedure, while biophysical skin parameters and safety were monitored at baseline, Day 7, and Day 15 with an integrated DermaLab Combo ® device.
evidence level4
citationKulangara S (2026)
source<i>Kumkumadi Taila</i> improves facial skin pigmentation, erythema, and elasticity: an instrument-based exploratory proof-of-concept study with phytochemical profiling for primary skin care.