We have it with our lattes, throw it in our smoothies, and it’s been used for centuries to spice our foods and deliver antioxidant goodness.
You guessed it, I’m talking about none other than the golden spice, turmeric.
When talking about turmeric in beauty products, the first brand that instantly comes to mind is Kora Organics.
Case in point: The Kora Turmeric Glow Moisturiser was the surprise launch of 2021, selling out in just a couple of days!
Turmeric skin care promises to give you a brighter, more radiant complexion while also working to decongest your pores and refine your skin texture!
Sign me up. But also, can it really give you glowier, more even-looking skin?
I put Kora’s turmeric products to the test as part of my AM and PM skincare routine to see if they actually delivered on their promise.
But first…
Is Turmeric Good for Your Skin?
Turmeric isn’t something that’s been discovered by the beauty industry. It’s been around for centuries!
The golden spice has roots in both Chinese and Indian medicine and cultures, and as you probably already know, is mostly used in foods and taken as supplements.
But it’s also said to have positive benefits for the skin thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory active ingredient, ‘curcumin’.
Here are some main turmeric skin benefits:
It can assist with reducing pigmentation and spots.
It helps to brighten and even out your skin tone.
According to this reviewed article, using turmeric masks can even help with acne scarring.
It’s suggested that turmeric can also help with eczema and psoriasis, and has skin wound healing properties.
OK, so now we’ve covered the benefits of turmeric for the skin, it’s time to see what happened when I incorporated these Kora turmeric products into my skincare routine.
Warning: Glowy skin content incoming!
1. The Turmeric Cleanser.
What:
Kora Organics Turmeric Glow Foaming Cleanser - 150mL
A certified organic, gel-to-foam cleanser that promises to give skin a refreshed complexion.
Key ingredient turmeric contains phytonutrients to refresh, smooth and comfort skin.
Also includes Noni (an antioxidant-rich superfood ingredient to improve skin health and replenish skin’s texture) and aloe vera juice to provide hydration.
Is also vegan and cruelty free.
My Kora Organics Turmeric Glow Foaming Cleanser review:
I was initially going to use the Kora Turmeric Cleanser as the first step in a double cleansing routine because I didn't think it would really break down, remove and clean all my makeup off.
I used damp hands and worked into dry skin (it has a light lather which feels nice) then rinsed and was getting ready to go in with a second cleanse.
But when I looked at my face, I saw that it actually did a great job at taking pretty much everything off!
So I skipped the double cleanse and went straight into my third cleansing step (yep, I have three) which is getting off any leftover grit and residue with a cotton pad and micellar water.
And there was hardly any.
The result? A clear and revitalised looking face as promised.
The bad news? I found this cleanser to be a little stingy on my eyes.
So go gentle around the eye area! Also if stronger scents aren’t your thing, I would give it a miss.
