Umber wasn’t built in a studio. It's roots come from Jasmine’s personal struggle with hirsutism, a condition linked to PCOS, that caused years of unwanted hair growth and skin challenges. After trying every option—from razors and creams, to DIY masks, and even electrolysis—she was left frustrated. She wasted time and money, was scarred from failed hair removal methods, and was convinced she’d be stuck plucking and shaving forever.

Refusing to accept “quick fixes” or empty promises, Jasmine spent years researching the root causes of excessive hair growth. She explored holistic healing, Ayurvedic practices, and natural remedies, pairing her research with real-life trial and error. Out of this journey came Umber: a line of dermatologist-tested, plant-based products designed not just to reduce unwanted hair, but to restore confidence and rewrite the beauty narrative for women everywhere.

Established in 2019—long before “clean beauty” and hair inhibitors became trendy—Umber has always been rooted in lived experience, not hype. Jasmine’s mission remains simple: to ensure no one feels alone in their struggle, and to provide solutions that are as effective, resilient, and authentic as the women she serves.

Jasmine Nelson was born Houston, Tx and moved to Oakland, Ca at the age of 16. She now lives back in Houston with her husband and two energetic boys. Before launching her brand, she studied Architecture and Fashion Design at California College of the Arts in San Francisco—disciplines that shaped her eye for design, structure, and detail.