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Turmeric essential oil

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Turmeric essential oil

Turmeric essential oil is steam distilled from the root of the turmeric plant and has a warm, spicy, earthy aroma with subtle woody notes. Closely associated with traditional herbal and Ayurvedic practices, turmeric oil is popular in natural skincare, massage blends, soapmaking, perfumery, and aromatherapy applications.

In skincare formulations, turmeric essential oil is often chosen for products intended to support the appearance of bright, healthy-looking skin and a more radiant complexion. Its rich golden-yellow colour and distinctive aroma also make it a beautiful addition to grounding, warming, and spice-inspired blends.

Turmeric essential oil blends particularly well with other warm and resinous oils such as frankincense, ginger, clove bud, cinnamon bark, and nutmeg, while petitgrain and clary sage can help soften and balance its deeper earthy notes.

About turmeric essential oil

Turmeric belongs to the ginger family and has been cultivated in India and surrounding regions for thousands of years. While the powdered root is widely recognised as a culinary spice, the essential oil is produced separately through steam distillation of the root and has a much lighter, more aromatic profile.

The aroma is warm, dry, woody, and gently spicy, making it a useful middle-to-top note in natural perfumery and aromatic body products.

How to use turmeric essential oil

Turmeric essential oil can be incorporated into:

  • soapmaking
  • massage oils
  • facial oils
  • body balms
  • cream cleansers
  • body butters
  • diffuser blends
  • natural perfume blends

It is a potent essential oil and is generally used at low percentages in skincare formulations.

Common Name: Turmeric Essential Oil

INCI: Curcuma longa
Certification: Conventional
Appearance: Yellow liquid
Odour: Woody, spicy
Plant Part Used: Root
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Purity: 100% pure
Origin: India
Solubility: Oil and alcohol
Usage Rate: Skincare: 0.1–1%, Soapmaking: 1–3%
Note: Middle – Top
Blends Well With: Frankincense, Petitgrain, Ginger, Clary Sage, Cinnamon Bark, Nutmeg, Clove Bud
Vegan: Yes
Animal Tested: No

Safety

Potent, be careful with sensitive skin. Avoid use during pregnancy. Do not take essential oils internally. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2 extracts, or other concentrated aromatic ingredients directly to the skin. Always perform a patch test before use.

Essential oils are commonly used to fragrance soap (2–3%), balms (~0.5%), creams, body butters, and oil blends. 

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General Care, Safety & Storage Information:

  • Go Native New Zealand specialise in skincare, cosmetic and aromatherapy ingredients. We are NOT licensed to sell food. This means our products are not food grade, for this reason we advise you not to use our products internally, or for culinary purposes
  • Always follow product-specific notes or directions.
  • Keep all products out of reach of pets and children.
  • We recommend storing all products in a dark, damp-free, cool place at room temperature (unless stated otherwise).
  • Keep your products away from direct sunlight.

Our essential oils come in amber glass bottles with dripulator caps:

  • 5ml and 20ml amber glass bottle, with 18 neck dripulator cap, either white or black cap.
  • 30ml, 50ml, 100ml, 250ml amber glass bottle, with 28 neck white dripulator cap (except for oils that are too thick for a dripulator, which have a black open pour cap).
  • Our bulk volumes of essential oils come in the following packaging
  • 500g and 1kg options come in an aluminium bottle.
  • 5L: PET white plastic jerrycan.

Need precise drops to transfer your essential oils?

  • Dropper bottles 5ml or 20ml 
  • Transfer pipettes disposable  or glass pipettes.

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  • Essential oils are potent and can cause harm if used incorrectly.
  • Go Native New Zealand specialise in skincare, cosmetic and aromatherapy ingredients. We are NOT licensed to sell food. This means our products are not food grade. For this reason we advise you not to use our oils internally, or for culinary purposes.
  • Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, or any concentrated essences directly onto the skin. Always dilute essential oils before using them topically.
  • Essential oils are not recommended for use during pregnancy.
  • For any medical conditions, use essential oils with guidance from a qualified health practitioner.
    Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children. We recommend the proper guidance of a qualified health practititioner.
  • Essential oils should be kept out of reach of pets and children.
  • Always perform a skin patch test before using a new essential oil.
    We recommend storing your Go Native essential oils in a dark, cool place at room temperature.
  • Keep your essential oils away from direct sunlight.
  • Do not use directly in a bath, as they may damage some surfaces. 
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