Curcuma longa (Tumeric) rhizomes oil
AKA “tumeric rhizomes oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Curcuma longa (Tumeric) rhizomes oil
AKA: Tumeric rhizomes oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Ayurvedic
Not Clean
Curcuma longa (tumeric) rhizomes oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
Plant Part
Root
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
84775-52-0
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces redness
Brightens uneven skin tone
Antioxidant protection
Traditional Use
Turmeric root oil, used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years to address inflammation, skin conditions, and as a natural colorant in beauty rituals.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR