[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"ingredient-curcumin":3,"glossary-list::en":95,"concern-facets":1107},{"id":4,"slug":5,"inci_name":6,"category":7,"also_known_as":8,"function":10,"safety_grade":12,"comedogenic_rating":12,"pregnancy_safe":13,"skin_types":14,"concerns_for":15,"concerns_against":20,"max_safe_pct":12,"effective_pct":12,"pubmed_ids":21,"conflicting_ingredient_ids":22,"synergistic_ingredient_ids":23,"related_ingredient_ids":24,"origin":25,"vegan":26,"cruelty_free":26,"schema_markup":27,"translations":52,"approved_at":87,"published_at":88,"indexed_at":88,"created_at":89,"updated_at":90,"products":91,"conflicts":92,"synergies":93,"related":94},181,"curcumin","Curcuma Longa Root Extract","antioxidant",[9],"Turmeric extract",[7,11],"soothing",null,"unknown",[],[16,17,18,19],"anti_aging","redness","dullness","irritation",[],[],[],[],[],"natural",true,{"@graph":28,"@context":51},[29,38],{"@type":30,"author":31,"headline":34,"publisher":35,"mainEntity":36},"MedicalWebPage",{"name":32,"@type":33},"Revelika","Organization","Curcumin (Turmeric)",{"name":32,"@type":33},{"name":34,"@type":37,"activeIngredient":6},"MedicalSubstance",{"@type":39,"mainEntity":40},"FAQPage",[41,47],{"name":42,"@type":43,"acceptedAnswer":44},"What does Curcumin (Turmeric) do in skincare?","Question",{"text":45,"@type":46},"The main antioxidant compound of turmeric, used to help defend skin against oxidative stress and calm the look of irritation. It has a long history in traditional care.","Answer",{"name":48,"@type":43,"acceptedAnswer":49},"Is Curcumin (Turmeric) considered safe for skin?",{"text":50,"@type":46},"Naturally yellow and can temporarily stain; a cosmetic antioxidant, not a medical treatment.","https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org",{"en":53,"ru":61,"tr":74},{"faq":54,"tldr":57,"title":34,"content":59,"meta_description":60},[55,56],{"a":45,"q":42},{"a":50,"q":48},{"does":45,"for_whom":58,"red_flags":50},"Most skin types wanting botanical antioxidant and soothing support.","\u003Ch2>Overview\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The main antioxidant compound of turmeric, used to help defend skin against oxidative stress and calm the look of irritation. It has a long history in traditional care.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Who it's for\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Most skin types wanting botanical antioxidant and soothing support.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Cautions\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Naturally yellow and can temporarily stain; a cosmetic antioxidant, not a medical treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>","The main antioxidant compound of turmeric, used to help defend skin against oxidative stress and calm the look of irritation.",{"faq":62,"tldr":69,"title":71,"content":72,"meta_description":73},[63,66],{"a":64,"q":65},"Основное антиоксидантное соединение куркумы, которое используют, чтобы помочь защитить кожу от окислительного стресса и успокоить вид раздражения. У него долгая история применения в традиционном уходе.","Что куркумин (куркума) делает в уходе за кожей?",{"a":67,"q":68},"Имеет натуральный жёлтый цвет и может временно окрашивать кожу; это косметический антиоксидант, а не лечебное средство.","Считается ли куркумин (куркума) безопасным для кожи?",{"does":64,"for_whom":70,"red_flags":67},"Большинству типов кожи, которым нужна растительная антиоксидантная и успокаивающая поддержка.","Куркумин (куркума)","\u003Ch2>Обзор\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Основное антиоксидантное соединение куркумы, которое используют, чтобы помочь защитить кожу от окислительного стресса и успокоить вид раздражения. У него долгая история применения в традиционном уходе.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Кому подходит\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Большинству типов кожи, которым нужна растительная антиоксидантная и успокаивающая поддержка.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Меры предосторожности\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Имеет натуральный жёлтый цвет и может временно окрашивать кожу; это косметический антиоксидант, а не лечебное средство.\u003C\u002Fp>","Куркумин — основное антиоксидантное соединение куркумы: помогает защищать кожу от окислительного стресса и успокаивать вид раздражения.",{"faq":75,"tldr":82,"title":84,"content":85,"meta_description":86},[76,79],{"a":77,"q":78},"Zerdeçalın başlıca antioksidan bileşiği; cildi oksidatif strese karşı korumaya ve tahriş görünümünü yatıştırmaya yardımcı olmak için kullanılır. Geleneksel bakımda uzun bir geçmişi vardır.","Kurkumin (Zerdeçal) cilt bakımında ne yapar?",{"a":80,"q":81},"Doğal olarak sarıdır ve geçici olarak leke bırakabilir; tıbbi bir tedavi değil, kozmetik bir antioksidandır.","Kurkumin (Zerdeçal) cilt için güvenli kabul edilir mi?",{"does":77,"for_whom":83,"red_flags":80},"Bitkisel antioksidan ve yatıştırıcı destek isteyen çoğu cilt tipi.","Kurkumin (Zerdeçal)","\u003Ch2>Genel bakış\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Zerdeçalın başlıca antioksidan bileşiği; cildi oksidatif strese karşı korumaya ve tahriş görünümünü yatıştırmaya yardımcı olmak için kullanılır. Geleneksel bakımda uzun bir geçmişi vardır.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Kimlere uygun\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Bitkisel antioksidan ve yatıştırıcı destek isteyen çoğu cilt tipi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Dikkat edilmesi gerekenler\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Doğal olarak sarıdır ve geçici olarak leke bırakabilir; tıbbi bir tedavi değil, kozmetik bir antioksidandır.\u003C\u002Fp>","Kurkumin, zerdeçalın başlıca antioksidan bileşiğidir; cildi oksidatif strese karşı korumaya ve tahriş görünümünü yatıştırmaya yardımcı olur.","2026-07-20T00:00:00.000000Z","2026-07-21T03:00:01.000000Z","2026-07-19T17:30:56.000000Z","2026-08-18T18:33:26.000000Z",[],[],[],[],[96,102,106,112,117,121,126,129,133,138,142,146,150,154,158,162,166,169,173,177,181,185,189,193,197,201,205,210,214,220,224,228,232,236,240,243,247,250,255,259,263,267,271,274,278,282,285,289,293,298,302,306,310,312,316,320,324,328,332,336,340,344,349,353,357,361,366,371,375,379,383,387,391,395,399,404,408,412,416,419,423,427,431,435,439,443,447,452,457,461,465,469,472,475,480,483,488,491,494,497,500,503,508,512,515,518,522,525,529,532,536,539,542,545,548,551,556,560,564,567,570,574,579,582,585,588,591,594,597,600,603,606,610,613,616,619,622,626,629,632,635,638,641,644,647,650,653,656,659,664,668,671,674,677,682,685,689,693,696,699,702,705,709,712,715,718,721,724,727,731,735,738,741,744,747,750,753,756,759,762,766,769,773,776,780,783,786,790,794,797,800,804,808,811,814,817,820,823,826,830,833,836,839,844,847,850,853,856,861,864,867,870,873,876,879,882,885,888,892,895,898,901,904,907,910,913,917,920,924,929,933,936,940,944,947,950,953,957,960,963,966,969,972,975,978,982,985,988,991,994,997,1000,1004,1007,1011,1015,1018,1021,1025,1028,1032,1035,1039,1042,1045,1048,1052,1055,1059,1063,1066,1069,1072,1076,1079,1083,1086,1090,1094,1097,1100,1104],{"slug":97,"category":98,"title":99,"meta_description":100,"updated_at":101},"111skin","formulation","111Skin","111Skin: the British luxury skincare brand founded by a London plastic surgeon, known for its sheet masks, antioxidant complex and premium price.","2026-08-05T14:31:43+00:00",{"slug":103,"category":98,"title":104,"meta_description":105,"updated_at":101},"3ce","3CE (3 Concept Eyes)","3CE (3 Concept Eyes): the Korean colour cosmetics brand from Stylenanda, known for velvet lip tints, mood palettes and editorial packaging.",{"slug":107,"category":108,"title":109,"meta_description":110,"updated_at":111},"500-dalton-rule","skin-science","500 Dalton Rule","The 500 Dalton rule: why molecules much above 500 daltons rarely cross intact skin, what it explains about collagen creams, and why it is a guide and not a law.","2026-09-03T03:00:03+00:00",{"slug":113,"category":114,"title":115,"meta_description":116,"updated_at":101},"7-skin-method","routine","7-skin method","The 7-skin method: patting several thin layers of a hydrating toner into the skin instead of one heavy layer, then sealing with moisturiser.",{"slug":118,"category":98,"title":119,"meta_description":120,"updated_at":101},"acetone-free-remover","Acetone-free remover","Acetone-free remover: nail polish remover built on milder solvents than acetone — slower to work, but usually less drying to nails and skin.",{"slug":122,"category":123,"title":124,"meta_description":125,"updated_at":101},"acetyl-hexapeptide-8","actives","Acetyl hexapeptide-8","Acetyl hexapeptide-8 (Argireline): a synthetic peptide used for the look of expression lines. Effects are subtle, gradual and cosmetic only.",{"slug":127,"category":108,"title":128,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":101},"acid-mantle","Acid Mantle",{"slug":130,"category":108,"title":131,"meta_description":132,"updated_at":101},"acidic-mantle-protection","Acid mantle protection","Acid mantle protection: keeping the skin's slightly acidic surface film intact with gentle low-pH cleansing and fewer active products at once.",{"slug":134,"category":135,"title":136,"meta_description":137,"updated_at":101},"acne","concerns","Acne","Acne: pores blocked by sebum and dead skin cells, often inflamed. Gentle care, one active at a time, and a dermatologist for severe cases.",{"slug":139,"category":98,"title":140,"meta_description":141,"updated_at":101},"acne-cream","Acne cream","Acne cream: an anti-acne active in a richer, emollient base that is gentler on dry or sensitive skin than a gel. Pair it with daily sunscreen.",{"slug":143,"category":98,"title":144,"meta_description":145,"updated_at":101},"acne-gel","Acne gel","Acne gel: a light, fast-absorbing base carrying an anti-acne active, suited to oily skin. Start slowly and always pair it with daily sunscreen.",{"slug":147,"category":98,"title":148,"meta_description":149,"updated_at":101},"acne-patch","Acne patch","Acne patch: a hydrocolloid sticker that absorbs fluid and stops picking. Useful on open whiteheads, but not a treatment for acne itself.",{"slug":151,"category":135,"title":152,"meta_description":153,"updated_at":101},"acne-scars","Acne scars","Acne scars: lasting texture change from dermal damage, unlike flat post-acne marks. Prevention and in-clinic options matter most here.",{"slug":155,"category":114,"title":156,"meta_description":157,"updated_at":101},"acne-skincare-routine","Acne skincare routine","Acne skincare routine: gentle cleansing, one active, a light moisturiser and daily sunscreen — introduced slowly and judged over several weeks.",{"slug":159,"category":135,"title":160,"meta_description":161,"updated_at":101},"actinic-keratosis","Actinic keratosis","Actinic keratosis: a rough, scaly patch from long-term sun exposure. A medical condition — have persistent lesions checked by a doctor.",{"slug":163,"category":98,"title":164,"meta_description":165,"updated_at":101},"activated-charcoal","Activated charcoal","Activated charcoal: a porous carbon in masks and cleansers that adsorbs surface oil. What it can realistically do for pores, and what it cannot.",{"slug":167,"category":114,"title":168,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":101},"actives-rotation","Actives Rotation",{"slug":170,"category":123,"title":171,"meta_description":172,"updated_at":101},"adapalene","Adapalene","Adapalene: a synthetic retinoid for acne that acts on how pores shed cells. How it is used, the adjustment period, and its key safety caveats.",{"slug":174,"category":123,"title":175,"meta_description":176,"updated_at":101},"adapalene-gel","Adapalene gel","Adapalene gel: the light, water-based form of the acne retinoid adapalene. How the vehicle differs from cream, how it is applied, and what to watch.",{"slug":178,"category":98,"title":179,"meta_description":180,"updated_at":101},"aesop","Aesop","Aesop: the Australian botanical skincare brand explained — its aromatic, essential-oil-led formulas and what that means for fragrance-sensitive skin.",{"slug":182,"category":98,"title":183,"meta_description":184,"updated_at":101},"aestura","Aestura","Aestura: the Korean dermocosmetic brand known for ceramide barrier moisturisers — how the formulas are built and where cosmetics stop and medicine starts.",{"slug":186,"category":114,"title":187,"meta_description":188,"updated_at":101},"after-sun-care","After-sun care","After-sun care: cooling, rehydrating and barrier support after UV exposure — what it can realistically do, what to pause, and when to see a doctor.",{"slug":190,"category":98,"title":191,"meta_description":192,"updated_at":101},"after-sun-gel","After-sun gel","After-sun gel: the light aloe-and-water texture used after sun exposure. What is in it, why gel alone is rarely enough, and when to avoid it.",{"slug":194,"category":98,"title":195,"meta_description":196,"updated_at":101},"aftershave-balm","Aftershave balm","Aftershave balm: a leave-on lotion for freshly shaved skin. How it differs from an alcohol splash, what is in it, and what to avoid after shaving.",{"slug":198,"category":135,"title":199,"meta_description":200,"updated_at":101},"age-spots","Age spots","Age spots (solar lentigines): flat dark patches left by years of UV exposure. How they form, which routine steps help their look, and when to see a doctor.",{"slug":202,"category":135,"title":203,"meta_description":204,"updated_at":101},"aging-skin","Aging skin","Aging skin: how intrinsic and sun-driven change affects firmness, texture and tone, which routine steps matter most, and the cautions to keep in mind.",{"slug":206,"category":98,"title":207,"meta_description":208,"updated_at":209},"airless-packaging","Airless Packaging","Airless packaging: how piston and pouch systems keep oxygen out, which ingredients actually need it, and when it is decoration rather than protection.","2026-08-31T03:00:03+00:00",{"slug":211,"category":98,"title":212,"meta_description":213,"updated_at":101},"alastin","Alastin","Alastin: a US clinic-distributed professional skincare brand. What physician-dispensed cosmeceutical ranges are, and how to read them without brand hype.",{"slug":215,"category":216,"title":217,"meta_description":218,"updated_at":219},"allergen-declaration","safety","Allergen declaration","Allergen declaration: why fragrance allergens like linalool or limonene are listed by name after parfum, what the rule means, and what it does not mean.","2026-08-13T03:15:01+00:00",{"slug":221,"category":216,"title":222,"meta_description":223,"updated_at":219},"allergen-free","Allergen-free","Allergen-free: an unregulated claim that means different things on different packs. What it usually excludes and why the INCI list is a better check.",{"slug":225,"category":98,"title":226,"meta_description":227,"updated_at":101},"aloe-barbadensis","Aloe Barbadensis","Aloe Barbadensis: the INCI root behind aloe leaf juice, extract and water. What each form means on a label and why raw plant sap is not the same thing.",{"slug":229,"category":114,"title":230,"meta_description":231,"updated_at":101},"aloe-vera-after-sun","Aloe vera after sun","Aloe vera after sun: aloe-based gels used to cool and soothe skin after sun exposure. A comfort step only, not a treatment for a sunburn.",{"slug":233,"category":135,"title":234,"meta_description":235,"updated_at":101},"alopecia","Alopecia","Alopecia: the medical umbrella term for hair loss, covering pattern loss, areata, telogen effluvium and traction. Diagnosis belongs with a doctor.",{"slug":237,"category":123,"title":238,"meta_description":239,"updated_at":101},"alpha-arbutin","Alpha arbutin","Alpha arbutin: a water-soluble ingredient that gradually evens the look of dark spots by acting on tyrosinase. Daily sunscreen is essential with it.",{"slug":241,"category":123,"title":242,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":101},"alpha-hydroxy-acids","Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)",{"slug":244,"category":114,"title":245,"meta_description":246,"updated_at":101},"althea-korea","Althea Korea","Althea Korea: an online retailer shipping K-beauty products from Korea. Where you buy affects authenticity, freshness and which labelling rules apply.",{"slug":248,"category":114,"title":249,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":101},"am-routine","Morning Skincare Routine",{"slug":251,"category":114,"title":252,"meta_description":253,"updated_at":254},"amika","Amika","Amika: an American haircare brand covering shampoo, conditioner, styling and heat protection. Why haircare ingredients matter for scalp and skin.","2026-08-06T03:15:02+00:00",{"slug":256,"category":98,"title":257,"meta_description":258,"updated_at":101},"amino-acid-complex","Amino acid complex","Amino acid complex: a blend of amino acids used as humectants for hydration and conditioning. A marketing label — check the actual ingredient list.",{"slug":260,"category":108,"title":261,"meta_description":262,"updated_at":101},"amino-acids","Amino acids","Amino acids: protein building blocks and a key part of skin's natural moisturising factor, used topically as humectants and conditioning agents.",{"slug":264,"category":114,"title":265,"meta_description":266,"updated_at":254},"amorepacific","Amorepacific","Amorepacific: the South Korean beauty group behind brands like Sulwhasoo, Laneige and Innisfree, and a driver of K-beauty routines worldwide.",{"slug":268,"category":114,"title":269,"meta_description":270,"updated_at":254},"amorepacific-mall","Amorepacific Mall","Amorepacific Mall: the Korean beauty group’s official online store, and why buying through official channels makes batch codes and INCI easier to check.",{"slug":272,"category":98,"title":273,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":101},"ampoule","Ampoule",{"slug":275,"category":114,"title":276,"meta_description":277,"updated_at":254},"amuse","Amuse","Amuse: the South Korean makeup brand built around vegan formulation, what a vegan claim actually covers, and how it differs from cruelty-free.",{"slug":279,"category":114,"title":280,"meta_description":281,"updated_at":254},"anastasia-beverly-hills","Anastasia Beverly Hills","Anastasia Beverly Hills: the US brow-led makeup brand, where the brow-first technique comes from, and how to remove long-wear eye products gently.",{"slug":283,"category":98,"title":284,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":101},"anhydrous","Anhydrous",{"slug":286,"category":98,"title":287,"meta_description":288,"updated_at":101},"animal-derived-ingredients","Animal-Derived Ingredients","Animal-derived ingredients: lanolin, beeswax, carmine, silk and more — why the INCI name rarely reveals the source, and how vegan differs from cruelty-free.",{"slug":290,"category":123,"title":291,"meta_description":292,"updated_at":101},"anthocyanins","Anthocyanins","Anthocyanins: the flavonoid pigments behind berry and purple-plant colour, how they act as antioxidants in the lab, and why they are pH- and light-sensitive.",{"slug":294,"category":114,"title":295,"meta_description":296,"updated_at":297},"anti-aging-routine","Anti-Aging Routine","Anti-aging routine: sunscreen, barrier care, an antioxidant and a retinoid — how to build it slowly, and the caveats around irritation and pregnancy.","2026-08-07T03:15:02+00:00",{"slug":299,"category":98,"title":300,"meta_description":301,"updated_at":101},"anti-aging-serum","Anti-Aging Serum","Anti-aging serum: which ingredients actually recur on the label, where the step sits in a routine, and why layering several strong serums backfires.",{"slug":303,"category":98,"title":304,"meta_description":305,"updated_at":101},"anti-frizz-serum","Anti-Frizz Serum","Anti-frizz serum: why the hair cuticle causes frizz, how silicones and oils form a smoothing film, and how to apply it without weighing hair down.",{"slug":307,"category":114,"title":308,"meta_description":309,"updated_at":297},"anti-pollution-skincare","Anti-Pollution Skincare","Anti-pollution skincare: what the unregulated claim covers, why cleansing, antioxidants and sunscreen do the real work, and where to stay sceptical.",{"slug":7,"category":123,"title":311,"meta_description":12,"updated_at":101},"Antioxidant",{"slug":313,"category":98,"title":314,"meta_description":315,"updated_at":101},"antioxidant-complex","Antioxidant complex","Antioxidant complex: a blend of antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E and ferulic acid, formulated to broaden coverage and keep the formula stable.",{"slug":317,"category":98,"title":318,"meta_description":319,"updated_at":101},"antioxidant-serum","Antioxidant serum","Antioxidant serum: a lightweight leave-on step with vitamin C, vitamin E or niacinamide, usually worn in the morning under moisturiser and sunscreen.",{"slug":321,"category":114,"title":322,"meta_description":323,"updated_at":297},"anua","Anua","Anua: South Korean skincare brand known for heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata) toners, essences and cleansing oils aimed at oily, blemish-prone skin.",{"slug":325,"category":108,"title":326,"meta_description":327,"updated_at":101},"apocrine-glands","Apocrine glands","Apocrine glands: sweat glands in the underarms, groin and areolae that empty into hair follicles; their secretion gains odour once skin bacteria act on it.",{"slug":329,"category":114,"title":330,"meta_description":331,"updated_at":297},"aquaphor","Aquaphor","Aquaphor: a petrolatum-based ointment used as an occlusive layer over dry or chapped skin and as the final sealing step in slugging routines.",{"slug":333,"category":98,"title":334,"meta_description":335,"updated_at":101},"aquatic-fragrance","Aquatic fragrance","Aquatic fragrance: the marine, ozonic scent family built on molecules such as calone — a sensory choice in cosmetics, not a skincare benefit.",{"slug":337,"category":114,"title":338,"meta_description":339,"updated_at":297},"armani-beauty","Armani Beauty","Armani Beauty: the Giorgio Armani cosmetics, fragrance and skincare line produced under licence by L'Oréal Luxe, known for complexion makeup.",{"slug":341,"category":123,"title":342,"meta_description":343,"updated_at":101},"artemisia","Artemisia (mugwort)","Artemisia (mugwort): a botanical extract common in Korean soothing skincare; it belongs to the Asteraceae family, so patch test if you react to ragweed.",{"slug":345,"category":114,"title":346,"meta_description":347,"updated_at":348},"as-i-am","As I Am","As I Am: a US textured-hair and scalp care brand known for co-washing cleansing conditioners and moisture-focused curl products for coily hair.","2026-08-09T03:15:02+00:00",{"slug":350,"category":123,"title":351,"meta_description":352,"updated_at":101},"ascorbyl-palmitate","Ascorbyl palmitate","Ascorbyl palmitate: an oil-soluble vitamin C ester used mostly to protect oils in a formula; evidence for skin brightening is limited compared with others.",{"slug":354,"category":114,"title":355,"meta_description":356,"updated_at":348},"at-home-microdermabrasion","At-home microdermabrasion","At-home microdermabrasion: consumer devices that buff surface skin cells with an abrasive tip and light suction — gentler than the clinic version.",{"slug":358,"category":114,"title":359,"meta_description":360,"updated_at":348},"at-home-peel","At-home peel","At-home peel: a consumer acid exfoliating treatment with AHAs or BHAs, gentler than a professional peel. Space it out, patch test and wear daily SPF.",{"slug":362,"category":114,"title":363,"meta_description":364,"updated_at":365},"at-home-rf-device","At-home RF device","At-home RF device: a handheld radiofrequency tool that warms skin for firmness claims. Evidence is modest and there are real contraindications.","2026-08-10T03:15:01+00:00",{"slug":367,"category":135,"title":368,"meta_description":369,"updated_at":370},"atopic-dermatitis","Atopic dermatitis","Atopic dermatitis (eczema): a chronic inflammatory condition with a weakened barrier and itchy flares. 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