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Sweet Flag (Vacha) Exfoliating Powder
Botanical exfoliant

Sweet Flag (Vacha) Exfoliating Powder

Acorus calamus · Acoraceae · Botanical profile

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Specifications

Botanical name
Acorus calamus · profile
Family
Acoraceae
Common names
Sweet Flag, Gudbach, Vacha, Calamus, Gurbach, Gudbach Root
Indian names
बच, वामनी, বচ, வசம்பு, ಬಜೆ, വയമ്പ്
Synonyms
Acorus aromaticus, Acorus vulgaris
Form
Botanical exfoliant
INCI
Not applicable (no cosmetic INCI listed)
CAS
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INCI status
Not applicable (no cosmetic INCI listed)
Applications
Perfumery, Skincare
SKU
EXF-SWEET-FLAG-225G
Documents
TDS and SDS download as PDF on every product page. COA sent with every order and available on request.

Product details

Sweet Flag (Vacha) Exfoliating Powder — a 100% plant-based physical exfoliant, sustainably sourced in India.

Botanical name: Acorus calamus
Common / local name: Vacha / Ghorvach
Category: Wood / Root / Rhizome
Particle size / mesh: 80–120 mesh (fine–medium, ~125–180 µm)
Texture: Fine–medium

Features

  • Classical Ayurvedic rhizome
  • Aromatic powder

Benefits

  • Traditional skin-clarifying use
  • Gentle polish

How to use

Mix 1–2 tsp with water, rose water, milk, curd or honey into a smooth paste. Apply to damp skin, leave 5–10 min, then massage in gentle circular motions and rinse. Use 2–3 times a week. Always patch-test first. For external use only.

Why plant-based?

  • 100% plant-based, biodegradable and free from plastic microbeads
  • No synthetic abrasives, parabens, sulphates or artificial fragrance
  • Vegan and cruelty-free
  • Naturally rich in skin-loving vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
  • Customisable exfoliation — mix with water, milk, curd, honey or oils
  • Rooted in traditional Ayurvedic / ubtan skincare

Shelf life

36 months from manufacture (unopened).

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Available sizes: 225 g, 1 kg, 5 kg.