Olivia Ubtan Glow Face Wash for Tan Removal

• Turmeric (curcumin) inhibits tyrosinase at multiple steps — directly reducing tan and melanin overproduction
• Sandalwood (alpha-santalol) provides UV protection and natural skin brightening rooted in Ayurvedic tradition
• Chickpea flour (besan) delivers gentle mechanical exfoliation — sloughing off dead, tanned skin cells without abrasion
• Niacinamide blocks melanin transfer, complementing the tan-reduction action of curcumin
• Delivers the authentic warm, luminous glow associated with traditional Indian ubtan rituals
• Convenient daily-use format — all the benefits of traditional ubtan without the preparation and mess
• Suitable for pre-wedding, festive, and everyday glow maintenance
• Safe for all skin types and the full spectrum of Indian skin tones

• Step 1 — Wet face and neck with lukewarm water.
  
• Step 2 — Apply a small amount to face and neck.
  
• Step 3 — Massage gently in circular motions for 60 seconds. The chickpea flour provides mild exfoliation — there is no need to add extra pressure.
  
• Step 4 — For enhanced ubtan effect (especially before a special occasion): Allow the product to sit on the skin for 1–2 minutes before rinsing. This extended contact time increases the exfoliation and brightening action.
  
• Step 5 — Rinse with cool water. Cool water closes the newly cleared pores.
  
• Step 6 — Pat dry. Follow with the Olivia Honey Almond Moisturiser or your preferred moisturiser.
  

For bridal or pre-event preparation: Use twice daily, every day, for 4–6 weeks before the event for visible, lasting brightening results.

Maintenance use: Twice daily for ongoing glow and tan management throughout the year.

Full Ingredient List:
Aqua, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric/Haldi) Root Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract, Cicer Arietinum (Chickpea/Besan) Flour, Glycerin, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate.

Key Ingredient Breakdown:

• Curcuma Longa (Turmeric/Haldi) Root Extract (Curcumin): The most extensively studied botanical in Indian traditional medicine — and increasingly in global cosmetic dermatology. Curcumin's anti-melanogenic mechanism is multifaceted:
  - Inhibits tyrosinase directly (the primary enzyme in melanin production).
  - Reduces the transcription of the Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), which regulates melanocyte differentiation and melanin synthesis.
  - Reduces UV-induced oxidative stress that activates melanin production pathways.
  - Provides anti-inflammatory action that prevents the secondary pigmentation that follows skin inflammation (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, PIH).
  Note: The turmeric extract in this formula is processed to prevent the yellow staining associated with raw turmeric while retaining its full curcumin activity.
  
• Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract: Alpha-santalol — the primary bioactive of sandalwood — has been shown in studies to:
  - Inhibit melanin synthesis in melanocytes.
  - Provide UVB-protective activity by absorbing UV radiation.
  - Reduce skin inflammation from UV exposure.
  - Provide the distinctive cooling, calming sensation that makes sandalwood uniquely suited to Indian skin, particularly in summer.
  
• Cicer Arietinum (Chickpea/Besan) Flour: The exfoliating backbone of traditional ubtan. At cosmetic formulation concentrations, besan is emulsified to provide gentle mechanical exfoliation without the graininess of raw flour. Its mild exfoliation removes dead, tanned cells from the stratum corneum without disrupting the viable skin layers underneath.
  
• Niacinamide: Blocks melanosome transfer — providing de-tan action from a second biological pathway, complementing curcumin's production inhibition.

Product Details:

Skin Type: All Skin Types and All Indian Skin Tones

Primary Concerns: Sun Tan, Dullness, Uneven Tone, Pre-Bridal / Pre-Event Glow, Daily Brightening

Usage: Twice daily

Net Weight: 100ml

Certifications & Standards:
• Made in India
• FDA Approved Manufacturing
• Cruelty-Free — No animal testing
• Inspired by Ayurvedic Tradition
• No Bleaching Agents
• No Hydroquinone
• Paraben-Free
• SLS/SLES-Free

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Shelf Life: 24 months from date of manufacture.

For external use only.

• Natural Ingredients
• Safe on skin
• No harmful chemicals
• Gentle on skin