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Kumkumadi Saffron Facial Oil
Two drops. At night. That is the whole routine.
A traditional Ayurvedic facial oil built around saffron. Rich, golden and used sparingly — a 30ml bottle lasts several months when you use it the way it is meant to be used.
Saffron Based
The costly ingredient
Two To Three Drops
For the whole face
Night Oil
Not for daytime
What It Is
An old preparation, not a new formula
Kumkumadi is one of the classical Ayurvedic facial preparations, built around saffron in an oil base with a blend of herbs. It has been made and used in Indian households for generations, long before facial oils became a category in modern skincare.
With regular nightly use people find skin looks smoother and better cared for, with a softer surface glow. That is what a good facial oil does. It is a cosmetic preparation, and we will not tell you it does more than that.
Honest Answer
Why kumkumadi oil costs what it does
"Cheap kumkumadi usually means very little actual saffron."
Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world by weight, and a genuine kumkumadi preparation uses a real quantity of it. That single fact sets the floor on what this product can honestly cost.
Which is why it is worth being sceptical of a very cheap kumkumadi oil. The saffron is either present in a token amount or replaced with colour. We sell saffron itself from our shop in Pampore, so this is a cost we understand from the inside — and the reason we would rather explain the price than quietly discount it.
Before You Buy
Two things people are not told
| What to expect |
Why |
| It can tint bedding |
Saffron carries strong natural colour — let it absorb first |
| Two to three drops only |
Rich oil; more just sits on the surface |
| Night use, not morning |
Too heavy under sunscreen or makeup |
| Results are gradual |
A cosmetic oil works with consistency, not overnight |
| Bottle lasts months |
At two drops a night, 30ml goes a long way |
Using It
Press it in, do not rub it
Cleanse first. Oil applied over the day's dirt does nothing useful.
Two to three drops warmed between the fingertips, pressed gently into the face and neck rather than rubbed in.
Give it a few minutes before you lie down, both so it absorbs and so it does not mark your pillowcase.
Patch test on the inner arm before the first full use, and keep it away from the immediate eye area.
Key Points
At a glance
- Traditional Ayurvedic saffron facial oil.
- Two to three drops for the whole face.
- Night use only.
- Press in; do not rub.
- Can tint light bedding — let it absorb.
- Works gradually, with consistency.
- 30ml lasts several months.
- Cosmetic use only; patch test first.
Buying From Kashmir Online Store
What we will and will not tell you
- We explain the price instead of hiding behind it.
- We warn you it can mark a pillowcase.
- We claim cosmetic results only — no medical promises.
- We sell the saffron itself, from Pampore.
- GST invoice on every order, delivery across India.
Product Specifications
The details that matter
| Attribute |
Details |
| Product |
Kumkumadi saffron facial oil |
| Size |
30ml |
| Use |
Night facial oil, cosmetic use only |
| Dosage |
2–3 drops for the whole face |
| Before first use |
Patch test on the inner arm |
| Storage |
Closed, cool, out of direct sunlight |
| Dispatch |
From Pampore, Kashmir, with GST invoice |
Wondering if it suits your skin?
Tell us your skin type and what else you use at night, and we will tell you honestly whether this fits your routine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Good to know
What is kumkumadi oil?
A traditional Ayurvedic facial oil built around saffron, prepared with a blend of herbs in an oil base. It has been used in Indian skincare for generations as a night oil.
Why is it expensive?
Saffron is the most expensive spice by weight, and a genuine kumkumadi preparation uses a meaningful quantity of it. Very cheap kumkumadi oil usually means very little actual saffron.
How many drops should I use?
Two to three for the whole face. It is a rich oil and more will simply sit on the surface. Used correctly a 30ml bottle lasts several months.
Morning or night?
At night. It is rich enough to feel heavy under makeup or sunscreen, and the traditional use is as a night oil on clean skin.
Will it stain my pillow?
Saffron carries strong natural colour, so the oil has a golden to reddish tint that can mark light bedding. Give it a few minutes to absorb, or use an older pillowcase.
