Ingredient

Turmeric Powder

Curcuma longa

Turmeric is a renowned curry spice that adds a sweet and warm undertone, as well as a beautiful bright yellow colour to products. Curcumin, the compound responsible for this colour, is antibacterial and an antioxidant, as well as a soothing ally to the skin.

This ancient South Asian spice was used as a cheaper substitute for saffron in Persia, where it was used to colour holy garments. The use of turmeric in food and religious rites is thought to have started 4000 years ago in India. In Hinduism and Buddhism, it is traditionally seen as a symbol of fertility, purity and prosperity. Today, brides still apply a paste containing turmeric as a face mask to achieve a subtle glow.

What are the benefits of turmeric powder?

• Antioxidant
• Healthy glow
• Vibrant natural colourant

Turmeric has been regarded as somewhat of a superfood for a while, mostly thanks to its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help to protect our cells by neutralising free radicals, unstable molecules that occur due to environmental and lifestyle factors, which can lead to visible signs of premature ageing such as fine lines and dark spots. The antioxidants in turmeric powder help to promote firmness, soothe and brighten the skin. 

What is turmeric powder?

Ground turmeric (or turmeric powder) is made from the dried, milled, underground rhizomes of Curcuma longa, which belongs to the ginger plant family.