Turmeric Root Extract
INCI: Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Curcuma Longa, Curcumin, Haldi
Ancient spice with powerful soothing benefits
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What Is Turmeric Root Extract?
Turmeric root extract comes from Curcuma longa, the golden spice used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine. Its active compound, curcumin, is one of natures most potent anti-inflammatories.
Curcumin inhibits multiple inflammatory pathways and provides significant antioxidant protection. It also has antimicrobial properties beneficial for acne-prone skin.
Modern skincare formulations use stabilised or modified curcumin to deliver its benefits without the intense yellow staining of raw turmeric.
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Turmeric Root Extract is a variant of Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
Also known as turmeric, this spice has a long history of use in traditional medicine.
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