curcumin

AKA: Diferuloylmethane, Natural yellow 3, Kacha haldi, Curcumin I, Curcuma
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Colorant
Not Clean
OriginCurcumin is synthetically produced from aromatic compounds derived from petrochemical or plant-based starting materials. It is synthesized through organic chemical reactions, commonly involving coupling or condensation methods to create the curcuminoid structure.
1,7-bis(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-dien-3,5-dione, (E,E)- / (CI 75300)
Formula
C21H20O6
Mol. Weight
368.4
CAS #
458-37-7
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Colorant
Gives the product its color. Purely aesthetic — makes the formula look good in the jar but does nothing for your skin.
Neutralizes Free Radicals
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
murphy