Curcuma xanthorrhiza (Turmeric) root extract
AKA “Turmeric Root Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Curcuma xanthorrhiza (Turmeric) root extract
AKA: Turmeric Root Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Ayurvedic
Extract
Clean
Turmeric root extract from India and Southeast Asia is naturally derived to brighten and soothe skin. This golden botanical has been treasured for centuries in traditional beauty routines.
Family
Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
Plant Part
Root
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Reduces redness
Brightens uneven skin tone
Traditional Use
Used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for skin healing, inflammation reduction, and complexion brightening; turmeric is a staple in South Asian beauty rituals for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR