Turmeric Key Facts
Rating: Best.
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Origin: Natural.
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Vegan: Yes.
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Functions: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory agent, skin regeneration booster, radiance booster, skin brightening agent, anti-photoageing, anti-wrinkle.
Suitability: all skin types including sensitive skin.
Turmeric Benefits in Skincare
Turmeric (curcuma longa) is rich in curcumin, the orange substance with excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, healing and regenerating properties. The studies listed below revealed the various skin benefits of turmeric:
- A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology showed that turmeric-infused skincare products can visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles, lines and hyperpigmentation.
- A systematic review of 18 clinical studies published in Phytotherapy Research (Scientific Journal) indicated that turmeric skincare products are effective in treating various conditions including UV-induced skin ageing, acne, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
Can all skin types benefit from turmeric?
Yes, all skin types can benefit from using turmeric skincare products. Choose turmeric skincare products which suit your skin type. If you have an oily skin, choose turmeric skincare products with a light, oil-free formula. If you have dry skin, choose turmeric skincare products with a rich, nourishing formula.
Can you use turmeric skincare products on sensitive skin?
Yes. Turmeric can work effectively in the formulas with ph level close to your skin's natural ph, which helps reduce the risk of skin irritation. However, always perform a patch test before using a new product on sensitive skin and avoid any product with ph lower than 4 or higher than 8. Ideally for sensitive skin, look for a product with ph level between 4 and 6. Previous studies suggest that skin's natural ph is between 5 and 6; while latest studies suggest that it is around 4.7.
Can you use turmeric skincare products during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Yes, turmeric skincare products are safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Always check and make sure that the other ingredients in the products are also safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Is there any ingredient recommended to be used together with turmeric?
For the optimum anti-ageing results, look for turmeric skincare products which also contain other effective anti-ageing ingredients such as pure gold, resveratrol, niacinamide and n-acetyl glucosamine to name a few.
When is the best time to use turmeric skincare products?
Turmeric is not phototoxic; in fact, it helps protect skin from photoageing. You can use turmeric skincare products at anytime during the day and night as long as the other ingredients in the products are also not phototoxic.
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Scientific Sources: (1) Topical turmeric extract in a moisturizing cream formula reduces the appearance of facial spots and fine lines and wrinkles on human facial skin, Aging/Geriatrics, Volume 62, Issue 3, Supplement 1, AB19, March 2010, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. (2) Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence, Phytotherapy Research, 2016 Aug, 30(8):1243-64. (3) Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Curcumin in the Inflammatory Diseases: Status, Limitations and Countermeasures, Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2021, 15: 4503–4525 (4) Potential of Curcumin in Skin Disorders, Nutrients, 2019 Sep: 11(9): 2169. (5) Beneficial role of curcumin in skin diseases, Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 2007, 595:343-57. (6) The Role of Curcumin in the Modulation of Ageing, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019 Mar: 20(5): 1239. (7) The role of curcumin in aging and senescence: Molecular mechanisms, Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, Volume 134, February 2021, 111119.
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