The most expensive preparation in the house, and the slowest. Grade-one Mongra saffron (Crocus sativus) from Pampore is ground with manjistha, lodhra, chandana and thirteen other varnya herbs, then cooked into a sesame and goat’s milk base across seven separate pakas, and rested for forty days before filling.
Kumkumadi tailam is the classical varnya preparation of Ayurveda, traditionally applied at night to support an even complexion and the softness of facial skin. Two or three drops are enough for the whole face. Patch-test before first use, and consult a physician if you have an active skin condition.