The short answer: turmeric root oil is rich in antioxidants and curcumin. Diluted in a carrier oil, it can help purify clogged pores, fade marks and blemishes, restore your skin's glow and calm red, inflamed-looking skin. For an easy daily dose, try turmeric in our Radiance range for dry, dull skin.
What is Turmeric Root Oil?
Turmeric root oil is an incredible beauty ingredient. From helping fade blemishes to nourishing and purifying your skin, this oil has multiple benefits for your skin. People make this oil by gathering and extracting the natural oils found in the roots of the turmeric plant. Just like turmeric powder it has incredible anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and anti-allergic properties. Additionally, it is full of antioxidants. We would like to make a quick note before carrying on that; whenever you are using an essential oil, turmeric root oil included; that you should dilute these powerful beauty products with a carrier oil of your choice. Essential oils are very concentrated and pack a punch as a result. When used on their own they can be harmful to your skin, so just make sure to also have your carrier oil to hand.Benefits of Turmeric for Skin
- Helps Purify and Dry out Acne and clogged pores: When you use turmeric root oil and Camphor Oil with a carrier oil of your choice, it can help reduce and fight acne. Due to its incredible anti-fungal and antiseptic properties, it is able to help dry out pimples and also prevent further breakouts.
- Helps fade marks and blemishes; People often use Turmeric as an ingredient to reduce and fade marks and blemishes on your skin. It is often an ingredient found in many beauty anti-spot creams. When used regularly, this oil can help fade marks and blemishes over time.
- Rejuvenates skin: If you find your skin is lacking its usual glow, turmeric root oil may be the answer you are looking for. This oil is packed full of antioxidants which nourish and feed your skin with all that is good and natural. As a result of this, this oil is often the core ingredient in facial masks and night creams.
- Helps reduce signs of aging: Turmeric oil helps lessen fine lines and wrinkles, it is an excellent cleansing and revitalizing natural ingredient that we suggest you include in your skincare regime in the form of a night cream.
- Reduces inflammation: Turmeric has amazing soothing and cooling properties. This is due to the high concentration of curcumin found in turmeric root oil. Curcumin is a natural anti-inflammatory compound that gives immediate relief to red and inflamed skin.
Shop Turmeric Skincare
Our Radiance range is made with turmeric for dry, dull skin:
- Radiance Night Cream with turmeric and arjuna
- Radiance Body Lotion with turmeric and papaya
- Shop the full Radiance range
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of turmeric oil for skin?
Turmeric root oil is full of antioxidants and curcumin. It can help purify clogged pores, fade marks and blemishes, rejuvenate dull skin and calm red, inflamed-looking skin.
Can I put turmeric oil on my face?
Yes, but always dilute it with a carrier oil first. Essential oils are very concentrated and can be harmful to skin when used on their own.
What is the easiest way to use turmeric in skincare?
Choose a ready-made product with turmeric, such as a night cream or body lotion, so you get the benefits without mixing oils yourself. Try our Radiance range.
