Curcuma longa (Tumeric) rhizomes oil

AKA: Turmeric, Tumeric rhizomes oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to India, Southeast Asia. Derived from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, a plant in the Zingiberaceae family native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. Extracted through steam distillation or solvent extraction of the dried turmeric root material.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR