What is turmeric essential oil?
Turmeric essential oil is steam distilled from the roots of the turmeric plant. The essential oil is orange in colour with a warm, woody earthy and a subtle spicy aroma.
The turmeric plant is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the ginger family (Zingiberaceae family). It is native to Southeast Asia and has been used for thousands of years for medicinal substances, spiritual uses and as a spice in food.
Blending suggestions
Turmeric essential oil has a warm, earthy, spicy and woody aroma and is often used as a base note. It blends well with oils like black pepper, chamomile, geranium, cardamom and clary sage.
Here's a few of our favourite blends with turmeric essential oil:
Woodsy and sweet blend:
2 drops turmeric oil
2 drops ginger oil
3 drops tangerine oil
Sweet and fresh blend:
2 drops turmeric oil
2 drops lavender oil
2 drops lemon oil
2 drops peppermint oil
Floral and spicy blend:
7 drops lavender oil
5 drops turmeric oil
5 drops juniper oil
2 drops black pepper oil
How to store turmeric essential oil
Store turmeric essential oil in a cool, dry place and out of direct sunlight to stop the oil from degrading overtime and to help prolong the quality. Ensure to keep all essential oils out of reach of children.
Safety precautions
Turmeric essential oil is very concentrated and should not be applied to the skin directly. Pure turmeric essential oil on the skin could cause irritation, redness or skin reactions.
We highly recommend adding a few drops of turmeric essential oil to a carrier oil before applying to the skin. We also suggest doing a patch test with the diluted oil on a small area of skin to test for sensitivities. Our turmeric essential oil is for external use only and should not be used internally. Ensure to keep turmeric essential oil out of reach of children.
FAQ's
What is the INCI name for turmeric essential oil?
The INCI name for turmeric essential oil is curcuma longa oil.
Where does our turmeric essential oil originate from?
Our turmeric essential oil originates from India.
What is turmeric oil good for?
Turmeric essential oil is a great oil for aromatherapy, diffusers, skincare, haircare and in massage oils. It is used in aromatherapy as it is said to have a balancing effect and provide an emotionally uplifting environment.
Turmeric oil is often used in cosmetics like creams, a face mask, body oils and hair masks. It is said to promote healthy hair growth and have anti fungal and antibacterial properties. However, there is not enough evidence to support these claims.
It is common to add one to two drops of turmeric essential oil to a massage oil for its aroma and to help relieve aches and pains.
