| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Turmeric |
Turmeric (Curcuma longa), is a popular spice native to South Asia, and is known for its medicinal properties and long standing use in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Beyond its culinary applications, turmeric has gained significant recognition in the skincare and beauty industries due to its numerous skin benefits, attributed to its bioactive compound, curcumin. Curcumin is the key to turmeric's therapeutic effects, offering potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties.
References Alexandra R. Vaughn, Amy Branum, Raja K. Sivamani (2016) Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence
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