An essential oil from the root of wild turmeric, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Curcuma aromatica root oil is the volatile (essential) oil obtained from the roots (rhizomes) of wild turmeric, Curcuma aromatica, of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.