Kesar Glow Gel

Kesar Glow Gel
Ayurvedic Face Gel · 50 g

Face oils are hard to wear under makeup or through a humid afternoon, which is usually why people stop using them within a month.

This gel is made using the Kumkumadi Elixir as its base — the same saffron formulation, reworked into a lightweight gel that sits under sunscreen without pilling.

Formulated by Sheetal Panjwani over two decades of small-batch Ayurvedic practice.

How it's made

• Starts with a batch of the Kumkumadi Elixir, worked into an aloe-based gel rather than left as an oil
• Rose added for its cooling, mildly toning quality
• Blended and packed in small batches to keep the aloe base fresh

What's inside

• Kesar (Kashmiri saffron) — carried over from the Kumkumadi Elixir base; studied for its effect on the skin's melanin-producing enzyme
• Aloe vera — the main carrier; hydrates without adding oil or weight
• Rose — adds a light cooling, toning effect

How it feels

• Translucent gel with a faint saffron-rose scent
• Cool on contact, absorbs within a minute, no tackiness
• Sits well under sunscreen and makeup — this is the daytime version of the elixir

What to expect

• Hydration and a light glow are noticeable from the first few uses
• Tone-evening effects follow the same slower timeline as the elixir — closer to 6–8 weeks with regular use
• It's a lighter dose of the same actives, so expect gentler, more gradual results than the oil

How to use

• Apply a pea-sized amount to clean skin, morning or night
• Follow with sunscreen during the day
• Can be layered over the Kumkumadi Elixir at night for a richer routine
• Use daily for consistent results

Good to know

• No sulphates, parabens, or synthetic fragrance
• Suited to normal, oily, or combination skin, and anyone who finds face oils too heavy for daytime
• Store in a cool place; refrigeration extends freshness once opened

Patch test before first use. Discontinue if irritation occurs.