Sweet Flag (Vacha) Exfoliating Powder
Acorus calamus · Acoraceae · Botanical profile
- Technical Data SheetDownload PDF
- Safety Data SheetDownload PDF
- Certificate of Analysis — sent with every order
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
- —
- 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.
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