Curcuma xanthorrhiza (Turmeric) root extract

AKA: Turmeric root extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Ayurvedic
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to India, Southeast Asia. Derived from the rhizomes of Curcuma xanthorrhiza, a plant in the Zingiberaceae family native to India and Southeast Asia. Extracted from dried root material using solvent extraction or maceration methods to obtain the active curcuminoid compounds.
Curcuma xanthorrhiza (turmeric) root extract is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
Plant Part
Root
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
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
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR