Chickpea flour, one of the core ingredients in ubtan, is traditionally used to gently reduce the appearance of fine body hair with regular exfoliating use. It's a gradual, gentle effect rather than a hair-removal treatment, and works alongside its exfoliating and brightening benefits.

Yes, this formula is made without sulfates, silicones, or gluten, and is designed to be gentle enough for newborns, children, and teenagers as well as adults with sensitive skin. As with any new skincare product, a patch test is recommended before first use.

Ubtan is flexible: mix it with plain water for a gentle daily option, rose water for hydration and a light floral finish, or milk or curd for extra nourishment and a creamier texture. What you mix it with can be adjusted based on skin type and how much moisture your skin needs that day.

Ubtan is a traditional Ayurvedic powder, made here from chickpea flour, sandalwood, rose petals, turmeric, and manjishtha, that's mixed into a paste and used to exfoliate, cleanse, and help even out skin tone. It's been used in Indian households for generations as a natural alternative to chemical scrubs and brightening treatments.

Mixing ubtan powder with rose water, milk, or curd into a paste and applying it to clean, moist skin for about 5 minutes before rinsing is a traditional method for supporting a more even-looking skin tone. Chickpea flour helps exfoliate dead, sun-exposed skin cells, while manjishtha and turmeric are traditionally used to support brightness and tone.