Shankara Kumkumadi Oil for Face
- Face Oil
- 0.6 fl oz
- Normal
- Bottle
- More reviewed than 60%
A concentrated ayurvedic treatment oil with a longer ingredient list than typical Kumkumadi products, best suited to targeted or gua sha use.
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How it ranks among the 281 face oils we track
4.3★ across 492 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
492 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Shankara's Kumkumadi oil is an 18ml facial oil built around saffron with 32 additional ayurvedic ingredients including manjistha and red sandalwood, marketed for use with gua sha tools and positioned for radiant, acne prone skin.
This is a smaller, more concentrated bottle than typical face oils, reflecting its role as a treatment oil rather than an everyday moisturizer. The formula leans on a longer ayurvedic ingredient list than a single-note saffron oil, adding turmeric and red sandalwood, both traditionally used for skin tone and clarity. Its listed use for acne sets it apart from oils marketed purely for anti-aging.
- 18ml concentrated facial oil
- Saffron with 32 ayurvedic flower ingredients
- Contains manjistha, red sandalwood and turmeric
- Marketed for gua sha use and acne prone skin
Who it's for
Fits buyers already using gua sha tools who want an oil formulated for that glide, or anyone interested in a multi-ingredient ayurvedic treatment oil for acne prone or uneven skin. Not the choice for someone wanting a large everyday face oil, since 18ml is a small volume.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Concentrated blend of saffron with 32 ayurvedic ingredients
- Alcohol free, natural formula
- Suited to gua sha application
- Small 18ml bottle for a treatment oil
- Formulated for normal skin type only per the listing
Performance notes
The oil is applied to bare or gua sha prepped skin, where the saffron, manjistha, red sandalwood and turmeric blend works through direct skin contact, with the small bottle size suited to sparing, targeted application rather than liberal daily use.
Specifications
| Brand | Shankara |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4.6 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 0.6 fl oz |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Features | Natural |
| Material Type Free | Alcohol Free |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | Normal |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Scent Name | Original Aroma 18ml |
| Target Use Body Part | Face |
| Asin | B0979QSQ5F |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Acne |
| Best Sellers Rank | #54,077 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #156 in Facial Oils |
| Other Special Features Of The Product | Anti-Aging, blackheads, fairness_&_brightening |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '492', 'stars': '4.3'} |
| Item Form | Oil |
| Upc | 750440894065 |
| Manufacturer | Shankara |
| Special Ingredients | Turmeric |
| Product Benefits | Radiant Skin |
| Specific Uses For Product | Acne |
| Active Ingredients | Manjistha, Red Sandalwood, Saffron |
| Country As Labeled | Yugoslavia |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in face oils.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shankara Kumkumadi Oil for FaceThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 492 | 3.9 / 5 |
| JASON Vitamin E 5,000 IU Moisturizing Body Oil, For Hair, Face, and Body, 4 Fluid OuncesJason | 4.6 / 5 | 19,600 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Cliganic Pure Vitamin E Oil for SkinCliganic | 4.3 / 5 | 22,764 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Kate Blanc Cosmetics Vitamin E Oil 28Kate Blanc Cosmetics | 4.4 / 5 | 8,270 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Vitamin E Oil - 100% Pure & Natural, 42,900 IU. Repair Dry, Damaged Skin from Surgery &…RejuveNaturals | 4.6 / 5 | 13,555 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Shankara face oils
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much oil comes in one bottle of Shankara Kumkumadi Oil?
The bottle holds 18ml, a concentrated treatment size.
What ingredients besides saffron are in this formula?
The listing names manjistha, red sandalwood and turmeric among the ayurvedic ingredients.
Is this oil meant for use with gua sha tools?
Yes, it is marketed as a gua sha facial oil.