Gentle but high-impact formulas cleanse, exfoliate, balance and nourish the skin as they combat acne-causing impurities and bacteria. 1. Celebrated Ayurvedic anti-microbial botanic Neem banishes bacteria 2. Turmeric wields anti-inflammatory action to calm and heal 3. Fuller’s earth, charcoal, kaolene, orange peel and oat work powerfully in concert to draw out impurities from within and expunge all that the skin doesn’t need – surface debris, trapped oil, dead skin 4. Aloe calms and nourishes while the skin undergoes healthy transformation

When the Uma founder’s great aunt was a young bride-to-be in rural India, pre-wedding anxiety sent her skin into a frenzy weeks before the big ceremony. Seeing her daughter’s frustration, her mother – an avid botanist, with a deep understanding of Ayurvedic scripture – formulated a powerful regiment of clarifying and healing botanicals to specifically to treat her blemishes. It was so effective that not only was her daughter’s flawless complexion renewed in time for her wedding, but her teenage son began using it, too, and the blends have been a well-kept family secret until now.

As Cleanser (1-2 times daily): Wet face thoroughly. Pour about 1-1.5 teaspoons of cleanser onto palm, add a few drops of water and apply to skin in gentle circular motion. Massage skin with cleanser for 30-45 seconds, avoiding the eye area. Rinse off thoroughly with cold water and pat dry.

As Exfoliant (2-3 times weekly): Apply as cleanser, but leave on to dry for 2-3 minutes. When semi-dry, slough – not wash – the cleanser off with dry hands in upward motions until cleanser is peeled off fully. Rinse finally with cold water to remove excess.