Turmeric

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Turmeric Root Extract Powder, as the name suggests, is an intense yellow powder obtained from the roots of the Turmeric plant.

The latter belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and the species used is Curcuma longa, better known as Indian saffron or more rarely turmeric, originally from Asia.

It is a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach a height of about one meter; it has at least 20-50 cm long leaves while the flowers are yellow with orange shades and are collected inside pockets in showy pseudo-inflorescences. The root appears as a cylindrical rhizome, branched, yellow or orange, strongly aromatic, which is the most interesting part of the plant. In fact, the powder obtained from these roots is widely used as a spice in typical Middle Eastern cuisine and other Asian areas.

Turmeric has a high content of antioxidants, in fact the powdered extract is often used in the cosmetic sector as an active ingredient capable of counteracting the formation of free radicals, which makes it ideal for cosmetic products intended for skin and hair care. with an anti-aging and protective function.

It also performs a soothing function, therefore indicated in cases of irritated skin.