TURMERIC 1 Turmeric is a rhizomatous plant native to Asia whose name comes from the Sanskrit wordkunkumameaning saffron A homonymous yellow powder is obtained from its dried and ground rh ID: 942165
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TURMERIC 1 IDENTITY PROFILE Turmeric is a rhizomatous plant native to Asia whose name comes from the Sanskrit wordkunkuma)meaning saffron. A homonymous yellow powder is obtained from its dried and ground rhizomes, which has travelled along the Spice Route between the Orient and Occident. It is the main ingredient in the blen TURMERIC 2 COSMETIC FOCUSTurmerics exceptional antioxidant properties are an obvious benefit to mature skin care or simply to combat the first signs of ageing: curcumin helps fight free radicals that are responsible for skin ageing, strengthened in this action by the vitamin E in the face rejuvenating and replenishing repairing oil, anti-wrinkle shield day skin care for first signs of ageiserum for mature skin Turmerics colour, as well as its soothing and antioxidant active ingredients, also helps it claim an effect on skin radiance, which is found in India, in the custom (turmeric face mask applied just before a wedding). Turmeric is also very popular in Asia for acne-prone skin, for the healing action of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory active ingredients.energizing, detoxifying radiance face mask, anti dull complexion day cream, nourishing and invigorating
balm for tired skin, unifying and soothing skin care oil for blemished skin PROPERTIES * for guidance purposesonly TURMERIC 3 3TURMERIC ORIGINS & GROWERSHerbarom sources its organic turmeric from a food spice specialist, who has created an ESR label (fair trade, solidarity and responsibility) certified by Ecocert, in Madagascar. The island of Madagascar enjoys a humid climate conducive to cultivating turmeric, and positions itself as having a plant of a higher quality to that which is mass-produced in India. After harvesting, the fresh rhizomes are washed, brushed and peeled, then cut into pieces that are spread over a forced-air dryer. Women then carry out a thorough sorting so as to keep only the best pieces. A 10-ton harvest of fresh turmeric produces 1 ton of dried and sorted product.A BIT OF HISTORYTurmeric has been cultivated in India since Antiquity, and its use spread throughout South East Asia. The plant is mentioned in century in Atharvaveda, a sacred text of Hinduism: an ayturmeric powder is recommended to relieve heart disorders. Ayurveda, traditional Indian medicine, recommends using the plant to improve blood circulation, calm coughs, improve digestion Colonization of India by the B
ritish Empire in the 18century hastened the dissemination of turmeric in Europe, where it is used both for its dyeing and mediin the famous blend of curry spices. The plant has experienced renewed interest in the West, and food supplement manufacturers have been riding its wave of popularity for several years now. Curcumin, a pigment of the polyphenol family, has very strong anti-infectious, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. TURMERIC 4 PROCESSING & PRODUCTThe oily maceration practised by Herbarom is similar to the traditional method of enfleurage in perfumery: the pieces of dried turmeric rhizomes are immersed in a drum of , that slowly infuses itself of their active ingredients. The fat-soluble elements are extracted out of direct sunlight and at ambient temperature, thus maintaining maximum activity. After 7 days, the turmeric macerate is simply filtered and protected by adding antioxidants, then packaged using nitrogen flush sealing.This extraction and preservation procstabilityof the organic turmeric macerated oiland preserves its unique properties over time.ORGANIC TURMERIC MACERATED OILPFVRELCURC04HelianthusAnnuusSeedOil, Curcuma LongaRoot Extract, TocopherolORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES:
clear yellow liquid and soluble in the oil phaseextract adapted to formulations of skin care and massage products © 2019 Herbarom, all rights reserved Printed on paper from sustainably managed forests, chlorine-free bleached pulp, 100% vegetable-based inksPhotos credits: iStockphoto.com: Pause08 p.1, ivo_13 p.1, PeopleImagesp.2; Maxime Beaufey, Arcadie SA p.3 ; 123rf: MarcinChodorowskip.4 Concept: emulsion-consulting.com Creation: graphic-masala.com Translation: KirstyBlanchard HERBAROM COMMITMENTSBased in the Drôme, terroir of tradition and the birthplace of organic farming, Herbarom is specialisedin the plant extraction distillation professions. A true pioneer, over the past 25 years it has acquired the know-how and a human dimension to meet new demands in cosmetics, aromatherapy and perfumery. Ecovadisawarded the Gold medal to Herbarom in 2017 for its CSR policy, reflecting the ethics and transparency of its impact on society and the Qualityand safetyHerbarom guarantees the quality of its products based on networks of local independent producers, managed and audited by its own experts.Herbarom prioritizes plants from organic farming, gentle extraction techniques and eco-design at all stages of producti