Turmeric Extract or Powder (Curcuma Longa)
🌼 Quick Look: Calm & Glow.
💟 Benefits: Turmeric contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components. These characteristics may provide glow and luster to the skin. Turmeric revives your skin by bringing out its natural glow and restores a healthier, more even appearance..
✅ Helps fight acne and reduces the look of acne-related redness.
✅ Applying turmeric to skin can help offset signs of environmental damage and the skin-damaging effects from UVB light.
✅ Research has shown the curcumin portion of turmeric boosts skin’s hyaluronic acid content.
✅ Helps to brighten, soften, hydrate and smooth the skin.
💜Research has conclusively shown that turmeric is a potent antioxidant, largely due to its curcumin content (although turmeric also contains other antioxidants). Studies have shown that curcumin, a chemical compound found in turmeric, can decrease UV damage (it's a natural antioxidant) and clear up acne (it's also antibacterial) when applied to skin.
🌿 Treatments: Anti-Aging, Acne-prone skin, Uneven Skin Tone
🌻 Best used as: Serum, Toner, Cleanser, Exfoliant
💐 Best combined with: Witch Hazel, Aloe Vera, oil of your choice.
⚠️ Caution: Turmeric can leave stains on fabrics or surfaces.
💲 Approximate cost: $2.00 - $5.00 CAD