Kanak Taila – The Ayurvedic Glow Enhancer

Ingredients

A classical facial massage oil for brightness, balance, and skin health

Base Oil

• Til Tail (Sesame Oil)
  • Guna (Qualities): Snigdha (unctuous), Tikshna (sharp), Guru (heavy)
  • Virya (Potency): Ushna (heating)
  • Karma: Deeply penetrating, nourishes all 7 dhatus, acts as an excellent anupan (carrier) for other herbs
  • Benefits: Moisturizes dry skin, improves elasticity, enhances absorption of herbs, supports glow from within

Herbs That Enhance Skin Complexion (Varnya Dravyas)

These herbs are known in Ayurveda to improve natural radiance, clarify skin tone, and reduce pigmentation.

• Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia)
  • Karma: Rakta shodhaka (blood purifier), Varnya (complexion enhancer)
  • Benefits: Clears hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and dullness. Balances Pitta and supports a smooth glow
• Haridra (Curcuma longa / Turmeric)
  • Rasa: Tikta, Katu
  • Virya: Ushna
  • Karma: Shothahara (anti-inflammatory), Krimighna (anti-bacterial), Varnya
  • Benefits: Reduces acne, blemishes, and redness. Protects skin from external toxins and supports clarity
• Rakta Chandan (Red Sandalwood)
  • Guna: Ruksha, Laghu
  • Virya: Sheeta
  • Karma: Varnya, Shothahara
  • Benefits: Brightens skin, reduces spots and excess oiliness. Ideal for Pitta-Kapha skin types
• Priyangu (Callicarpa macrophylla)
  • Mentioned in Charaka Samhita’s Varnya Gana (group of complexion-enhancing herbs)
  • Benefits: Cools the skin, reduces excessive sweating, enhances softness and tone
• Nagkesar (Mesua ferrea)
  • Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
  • Karma: Lekhana (scraping toxins), Varnya
  • Benefits: Tones pores, reduces oiliness and blemishes, adds golden sheen
• Kamal (Lotus / Nelumbo nucifera)
  • Virya: Sheeta (cooling)
  • Karma: Pitta-shamak, Varnya, Tvachya
  • Benefits: Calms irritated skin, supports softness and luminosity, reduces heat-induced rashes

Skin-Soothing and Rejuvenating Herbs

• Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra / Licorice)
  • Rasa: Madhura
  • Karma: Tvachya, Rasayana, Varnya

Benefits: Reduces pigmentation, nourishes sensitive or reactive skin, fades dark spots over time

Benefits

• Enhances natural glow with daily facial massage
• Reduces dullness, uneven tone, and early signs of ageing
• Tightens and tones the skin naturally
• Improves circulation and skin texture
• Restores softness and elasticity with consistent use
• Suitable for daily use in both AM and PM routines

How To Use

1. Cleanse your face gently and pat dry.
2. Take 3–5 drops of Kanak Taila and apply evenly over the face and neck.
3. Massage gently in upward and outward strokes for 5–10 minutes.
4. Let it absorb or wipe off excess after 20 minutes if needed.
5. Use daily or 3–4 times a week as part of your glow-up ritual.

💡 Pro tip: Use a Kansa wand or warm towel for enhanced absorption and lymphatic drainage.

No Fragrance, No Fillers. Only Pure Heritage.

Kanak Taila contains no synthetic perfumes or mineral oils. The subtle herbal scent is the natural aroma of saffron, lotus, sandalwood, and sesame—blended the way our grandmothers trusted it.

Notes

This oil is not just about glow—it’s about reconnecting with your skin through a ritual that’s been practiced by royal women and Ayurvedic vaidyas for centuries.

Let Kanak Taila become your 10-minute escape into balance, warmth, and radiance—timeless, graceful, and deeply personal.