{"product_id":"wild-turmeric","title":"Wild Turmeric","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name (powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e Curcuma Aromatica Root Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name (extract):\u003c\/strong\u003e Curcuma Aromatica Root Extract\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name (essential oil):\u003c\/strong\u003e Curcuma Aromatica Root Oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCurcuma aromatica\u003c\/em\u003e Salisb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Turmeric, Kasturi Manjal, Aromatic Turmeric\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zingiberaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizome\/root\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Turmeric is an aromatic botanical ingredient obtained from the dried rhizomes of \u003cem\u003eCurcuma aromatica\u003c\/em\u003e. It is commonly incorporated into facial masks, soaps, body scrubs and other cleansing or brightening cosmetic products. Unlike common culinary turmeric, which is usually \u003cem\u003eCurcuma longa\u003c\/em\u003e, wild turmeric must be declared using the \u003cem\u003eCurcuma aromatica\u003c\/em\u003e INCI name. The species is botanically recognized as wild turmeric. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic functions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin-conditioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntioxidant-supporting botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleansing and exfoliating support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps improve the appearance of dull, uneven-looking skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides natural colour and characteristic herbal fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine yellow, golden-yellow or yellow-brown powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, earthy and aromatic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insoluble in water and oil; dispersible in both\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable across typical cosmetic pH ranges\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical usage rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFace masks and powdered cleansers: 1–10%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoaps and rinse-off products: 0.5–5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScrubs and body treatments: 1–5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave-on formulations: 0.1–1%, subject to staining and compatibility tests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFormulation guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisperse the powder in glycerine, propanediol, water or a small portion of the oil phase before adding it to the formulation. The powder does not dissolve and may settle in liquid products unless an appropriate suspending agent is used. Test the final product carefully because wild turmeric may impart a yellow colour or temporarily stain pale formulations, fabric and skin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formulators Hub Kenya","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":55472067543345,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":55472067576113,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.formulatorshubkenya.com\/products\/wild-turmeric","provider":"Formulators Hub Kenya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}