Kumkumadi Tailam Sutra

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  • No
    parabens
  • No
    sulphates
  • No
    silicones

A classical Ayurvedic night oil for dull, uneven-looking skin. 24 herbs led by saffron, slow-cooked in sesame oil and goat's milk. Two to three drops a night.

Rs. 4,995.00

Size

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  • 3 to 7 day deliveryAcross India. Dispatched in 1 to 2 days.
  • Independently third-party lab-testedBy Eurofins, a global testing lab. Heavy metals and microbes within safe limits. See results
  • Covered if it arrives wrongDamaged, defective or incorrect. Returns policy
  • GMP and ISO 22000:2018Made in India.
  • Cruelty free
    Cruelty freeNever tested on animals
  • AYUSH
    AYUSH approvedClassical Ayurvedic formulation
  • MSME ZED Gold
    ZED Gold certifiedGovt. of India MSME quality mark

Complete the night ceremony

Helps with
Brightens skin tone · Improves texture · Reduces dark spots
Skin types
All skin types, including dull, uneven and mature skin
Texture
Lightweight oil. Absorbs in under a minute.
Scent
Herbal saffron with hints of sandalwood
  • Cruelty free
  • Sulphate free
  • Paraben free
  • Silicone free

A classical Ayurvedic blend infused with saffron, 26 precious herbs, and nourishing oils to brighten, firm, and refine the skin. Created to honour The Pause of Queens™, every drop transforms skincare into a timeless ceremony.

Apply 2–3 drops on cleansed skin and massage gently until absorbed. The oil settles beautifully when paired with your evening ceremony, and can be layered under moisturiser if your skin prefers additional hydration.

Best used at night, either on its own or beneath Rasa Nocturne Night Cream, for a richer Ayurvedic ceremony.

Each Manovya™ formulation is crafted to be experienced at its finest within 36 months from the date of manufacture. Once opened, we recommend using it within 6 months, while the texture, aroma, and sensorial richness remain beautifully intact.

Every Manovya™ product carries a purpose beyond skincare. A portion of every purchase supports social initiatives focused on education, elderly care, food, animal welfare, and essential needs, creating a lasting impact beyond every ceremony.

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Kumkumadi Tailam Sutra

Kumkumadi Tailam Sutra

Rs. 4,995.00

Rs. 4,995.00

What it is

Kumkumadi Tailam, explained

Kumkumadi Tailam Sutra is a night face oil for skin that looks dull, tired or uneven. It is used a few drops at a time, pressed into clean skin before bed.

  1. Named after saffron

    Kumkuma is the Sanskrit word for saffron. Kumkumadi Tailam is a saffron-led face oil recorded in the Ashtanga Hridayam, one of Ayurveda's classical texts. Recipes differ between texts; this oil follows the full version, with 24 herbs and resins.

  2. Cooked, not blended

    Coarse-ground herbs are simmered in eight parts water into a decoction. Lac, Manjistha, licorice, mahua and sappanwood are also ground into a fine paste. Both are cooked slowly with sesame oil and goat's milk until the water is gone and only the infused oil remains.

  3. Light for an oil

    It absorbs in under a minute and suits normal, dry, combination and mature skin. If your skin is very oily or reactive, start with one drop and see how it responds.

What is inside

All 26 ingredients, by name

24 herbs and resins, cooked into sesame oil with goat's milk. This is the full list from the formulation approved under AYUSH. No synthetic actives, and free from parabens, sulphates and silicones.

The four that lead

  • Kumkuma KumkumaSaffron, Crocus sativus

    The herb the oil is named after. Traditionally used for brightness and an even-looking tone.

  • Manjistha ManjisthaIndian madder, Rubia cordifolia

    Traditionally used for clarity and uneven tone. Used both in the decoction and as a fine paste.

  • Yashtimadhu YashtimadhuLicorice root, Glycyrrhiza glabra

    Soothing. Traditionally used on dark spots. Used both in the decoction and as a fine paste.

  • Til Taila Til TailaSesame oil

    The base the herbs are cooked into. It carries them into the skin.

Colour and complexion

Herbs and resins Ayurveda uses for an even, bright-looking complexion. Several give the oil its deep red-gold colour.

  • ChandanaSandalwood, Santalum album

    Cooling. Traditionally used to calm heat and redness.

  • LakshaLac resin

    Gives the oil its deep red-gold colour. A traditional skin tonic.

  • PathangaSappanwood, Caesalpinia sappan

    A red heartwood that adds to the oil's colour. Traditionally used for complexion.

  • KaliyakaAgarwood, Aquilaria agallocha

    Aromatic heartwood, traditionally used for complexion.

  • MadhukaMahua, Madhuca indica

    Softening. Added as a fine paste.

Cooling and calming

Cooling flowers, roots and barks for warm, tired or easily irritated skin.

  • UshiraVetiver root

    Cooling and calming on warm, irritated skin.

  • PadmakaHimalayan wild cherry, Prunus cerasoides

    Cooling. Traditionally used for complexion.

  • NeelotpalaBlue water lily, Nymphaea stellata

    Softening and cooling.

  • KamalakesarLotus stamens

    Cooling. Traditionally used for a soft, even glow.

  • NyagrodhaBanyan, Ficus benghalensis

    Astringent bark, traditionally used to soothe and tone skin.

  • PlakshaPakar fig, Ficus lacor

    Astringent bark, traditionally paired with banyan.

Dashamoola, the ten roots

A classical group of ten roots that Ayurveda uses to calm and balance. They are simmered into the decoction the oil is cooked in.

  • BilvaBael, Aegle marmelos
  • AgnimanthaPremna serratifolia
  • ShyonakaOroxylum indicum
  • PatalaStereospermum suaveolens
  • GambhariGmelina arborea
  • ShalaparniDesmodium gangeticum
  • PrishniparniUraria picta
  • BrihatiSolanum indicum
  • KantakariSolanum xanthocarpum
  • GokshuraTribulus terrestris

The base

What the herbs are cooked into.

  • AjaksheeraGoat's milk

    Cooked into the oil with the herbs until its water has evaporated. Softening.

The night ceremony

Your Kumkumadi ceremony, step by step

The ceremony

  1. CleanseWash your face and pat it dry. Revive Tattva Face Wash works well here.
  2. Warm 2 to 3 dropsRub them between your palms for a few seconds.
  3. Press and massagePress into the face and neck, then massage upward for a minute or two. The Shanta Sculpt Kansa Wand fits this step.
  4. Seal, if you need itDry skin can follow with Rasa Nocturne Night Cream. Otherwise leave it on overnight.

Best at night. If you use it in the day, let it settle fully before sunscreen or makeup.

What to expect

  • Night 1Skin feels soft and comfortable, not greasy, once the oil settles.
  • Weeks 2 to 4Skin may look more rested and hydrated in the morning.
  • Weeks 6 to 8With nightly use, tone may start to look more even. Pigmentation changes slowly.

Skin differs from person to person, so results vary. Patch test first if your skin is reactive.

Independently third-party lab-tested

Lab results for this oil

Most brands rely on their manufacturer's in-house tests. This batch was independently third-party lab-tested by Eurofins. Here is what was checked, the safe limit for each, and the result.

Who is Eurofins?

Eurofins is one of the world's largest independent testing companies, with laboratories in over 60 countries. Its lab in Gurugram, India tested a sample from this batch. Manovya™ chose an independent lab instead of relying on in-house testing. Scan the QR code on the full report to verify it with Eurofins directly.

Why test for heavy metals?

Lead, arsenic and cadmium can build up in the body. Some Ayurvedic preparations have been found to contain them, so India's AYUSH rules set safe limits. This oil was below the smallest amount the test can detect.

Why test for microbes?

Oils and creams can carry bacteria or mould if made or stored badly. The four harmful microbes checked were not found, and the total count was far under the cosmetic safety limit.

  • AYUSH approved formulationAYUSH approved formulation
  • MSME ZED Gold certifiedMSME ZED Gold certified
  • GMP certified
  • ISO 22000:2018
  • Made in India
See the full reports
Eurofins analytical report16 Feb 2026

Heavy metals

Safe limits: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (Ministry of AYUSH)

  • LeadSafe limit: 10 mg/kg
    Not detectedAt least 1,000x below limit
  • ArsenicSafe limit: 3 mg/kg
    Not detectedAt least 300x below limit
  • CadmiumSafe limit: 0.3 mg/kg
    Not detectedAt least 30x below limit

Microbiology

Safe limits: ISO 17516, microbiological limits for cosmetics

  • E. coliSafe limit: must be absent in 1 g
    Absent
  • Staphylococcus aureusSafe limit: must be absent in 1 g
    Absent
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosaSafe limit: must be absent in 1 g
    Absent
  • Candida albicansSafe limit: must be absent in 1 g
    Absent
  • Total plate countSafe limit: 1,000 cfu/g
    Under 10 cfu/gAt least 100x below limit
  • Yeasts and mouldsSafe limit: 100 cfu/g
    Under 10 cfu/gAt least 10x below limit
"Not detected" means below the test's limit of quantification, 0.01 mg/kg. Eurofins Analytical Services India, Gurugram. Report dated 16 February 2026. Batch AA/C/OIL/250140, manufactured January 2026, expires December 2028.

Questions, answered

Kumkumadi Tailam Sutra follows a traditional 26-herb formulation prepared with Saffron, Sandalwood, Manjistha, Laksha, Goat’s Milk, and Sesame Oil. It is crafted slowly, with intention, to support clarity, balance, and a radiant skin appearance. The oil feels ceremonial—grounded in Ayurveda, yet refined for today.

The oil is designed to work in harmony with a wide range of skin needs. It settles softly into the skin without feeling heavy, making it suitable for normal, dry, and combination skin. Those with very oily or reactive skin may prefer starting with a smaller amount to understand their skin’s rhythm.

Saffron, Manjistha, Licorice (Yashtimadhu), Padmaka, and Laksha are traditionally known to support tone, clarity, and a naturally luminous appearance. With consistent use, the skin may look more even and refreshed.

Kumkumadi Tailam Sutra is not positioned as an anti-aging treatment, but herbs like Sandalwood, Ushira, and Gokshura help support the skin’s natural firmness and softness. The overall result is a complexion that feels calmer, smoother, and more nurtured.

Kumkumadi oils are deeply nourishing. While many people with occasional breakouts enjoy the comfort it brings, those with persistent acne or very oily skin may wish to consult a skin specialist or begin with limited use to see how their skin responds.

Apply 2–3 drops on cleansed skin and massage gently until absorbed. The oil settles beautifully when paired with a calm evening ceremony, and can be layered under moisturiser if your skin prefers additional hydration.

Yes, although many prefer using it at night when the skin naturally repairs itself. If used during the day, allow the oil to settle completely before applying sunscreen or makeup.

The presence of Saffron and Laksha gives the oil its warm golden hue. Once absorbed fully, it does not typically stain the skin or fabric. To be cautious, allow the oil a few minutes to settle before resting your face on pillow.

The formulation uses traditional Ayurvedic herbs and oils, without synthetic actives. It is generally well-tolerated, but as every pregnancy journey is unique, you may wish to seek your doctor’s guidance for personal reassurance.

Yes. It pairs beautifully with Rasa Nocturne Night Cream, enhancing the feeling of nourishment during the night, and works well with the Shanta Sculpt Kansa Wand for a deeper evening ritual. For daytime, it complements Rasa Origins Day Cream.

Since only a few drops are needed each time, a single bottle lasts several weeks to months, depending on daily usage. The formulation is concentrated and designed to offer comfort without excess.

Despite being an oil-based formulation, the Sesame-Milk preparation process creates a texture that absorbs more gracefully than many rich oils. Most users find it comfortable even in warmer climates by adjusting the quantity to 1–2 drops.