An extract of Javanese turmeric root, listed as an anti-sebum ingredient.
What it is
Curcuma xanthorrhiza root extract is, according to CosIng, the extract of the roots of Curcuma xanthorrhiza, a plant of the ginger family known as Javanese turmeric or temulawak; its accepted scientific name is Curcuma zanthorrhiza. CosIng lists it as an anti-sebum 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 which solvent was used or how concentrated the extract is.
Functions
- Anti-sebum
- Helping control sebum production.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.