curcumin

curcumin 1
curcumin 2
AKA: Diferuloylmethane, Natural yellow 3, Kacha haldi, Curcumin I, Curcuma
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Colorant
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
The active compound in turmeric (Curcuma longa), used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 4,000 years for skin health, inflammation, and healing. Modern skincare applications are based on these ancient practices.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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