INCI name

CURCUMA LONGA ROOT EXTRACT

Turmeric extract

An extract of turmeric rhizome used as a fragrance ingredient.

What it is

Curcuma longa root extract is an extract of the rhizomes of turmeric, Curcuma longa. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, masks, serums, cleansers and soaps.

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 reveal the extraction method or the content of curcuminoids or other constituents.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (59)

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