Curcuma Longa Root Juice is the juice obtained from the root of Curcuma longa (turmeric), known for its antioxidant, soothing, and regenerative properties. It contains bioactive compounds like curcumin, this extract is used in cosmetics for its brightening and protective effects on the skin. Curcuma Longa Root Juice is particularly effective in promoting skin health, enhancing skin tone, and reducing signs of oxidative stress.
Chemical Composition and Structure
This juice contains curcuminoids, including curcumin, essential oils, antioxidants, and polysaccharides. Curcumin is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which protect the skin from environmental damage and support cellular regeneration. Polysaccharides and essential oils contribute to moisturizing and soothing the skin, improving its elasticity and softness.
Physical Properties
It is a bright yellow, water-soluble liquid that can be easily incorporated into serums, masks, creams, and lotions. With its lightweight texture, it is suitable for all skin types, providing nourishment and hydration without a heavy feel.
Production Process
Curcuma Longa Root Juice is obtained by pressing the root of Curcuma longa, which is washed and pressed to extract its nutrient juice. This juice is then filtered and purified for use in cosmetic formulations, preserving the bioactive properties of turmeric.
Applications
Medical: While primarily used in cosmetics, Curcuma Longa Root Juice is studied for its antioxidant and soothing properties, with potential applications in topical treatments for irritated or damaged skin.
Cosmetics: Curcuma Longa Root Juice is used in skincare products for its brightening, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative properties. It helps to even skin tone, protects against free radicals, and promotes cell renewal, making it useful for anti-aging and soothing treatments.
INCI Functions:
Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.
Antioxidant agent. Ingredient that counteracts oxidative stress and prevents cell damage. Free radicals, pathological inflammatory processes, reactive nitrogen species and reactive oxygen species are responsible for the ageing process and many diseases caused by oxidation.
Antimicrobial agent. This ingredient is able to suppress or inhibit the growth and replication of a broad spectrum of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses by making the stratum corneum temporarily bactericidal and fungicidal.
Cosmetic astringent. This ingredient exerts a direct effect on the skin by tightening dilated pores by contracting stratum corneum cells and removing superfluous oil.
CAS 84775-52-0
EC number 283-882-1
Environmental and Safety Considerations
Curcuma Longa Root Juice is considered safe for cosmetic use, and as a plant-based ingredient, it is biodegradable. It is important that turmeric is sustainably sourced to reduce environmental impact and ensure responsible supply.
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