Prevent Breakouts: People with oily and acne-prone skin types are often wary of applying skin care products because they may lead to increased oiliness and acne breakouts. However, not all products are the same. Face serums can be beneficial for oily skin because they reduce excess oil production, leaving your face looking matte. A face serum containing salicylic acid and tea tree oil can help inhibit sebum production, target existing acne, and prevent future breakouts. Supergoop Daily Dose was among the first hybrids to incorporate the brightening ingredient into sunscreen, making it even easier to keep your skin protected against free radical damage, caused by environmental stressors — UV exposure included. Daily Dose is powered by 10% ethyl ascorbic acid (a pure, oil- and water-soluble form of vitamin C) and 4% Kakadu plum. Key Ingredients: Vitamin C, vitamin E, AHA, collagen peptide, niacinamide, panthenol | Who It's For: People who want to streamline their skin-care routines | Fragrance-Free: No These serums are designed to fight acne breakouts and acne scars and prevent future breakouts. They minimize pores, reduce excess sebum, tighten the skin, and soothe redness and inflammation. In the nutshell, conclusive scientific evidence is available, reporting the effectiveness of turmeric and its components/fraction to treat the maladies characterized by oxidation and inflammation, thus warranting its use in dietary regimens. 7. Antimicrobial Effects

Recently, especial attention has been paid to turmeric due to its antioxidant activities which are carried through direct scavenging of oxygen radicals and stimulating antioxidant responses by nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) activation. That feature, besides the favorable outcomes on the endothelial function and the inflammatory state of the tissue and plasma, indicated that it was helpful for the treatment of diabetic microangiopathy potentially [ 63]. The bioactive components present in turmeric volatile oil include tumerone that is reported to be effective against carcinogenesis. The previous investigation indicated that turmeric had distinctive antioxidant potential [ 64]. Curcumin removed turmeric oleoresin which is the resource material for the production of curcumin and contains oil, resin, and nonextractable curcumin. During a lab study, various fractions and turmeric oil exhibited considerable antimutagenic and antioxidant ability [ 28]. Curcumin at a concentration of 200 mg/kg body weight of female Wistar rats appreciably reduced the oxidative damage in the hippocampus of rats when exposed to the organophosphate pesticides parathion; thus, it is an alternative to prevent neurodegenerative damage after pesticide exposure [ 65]. In its natural form, turmeric is a spice plant that belongs to the same family as ginger. Similarly to ginger, the roots of the plant itself are regularly used in cooking, but in the case of turmeric, the root is usually ground into a powder form. Besides being a way of adding spice to food, turmeric has also been used for years in Ayurvedic medicine as a way to treat inflammation. What are the skincare benefits? molecular structures of curcumin: (1) demethoxycurcumin, (2) bisdemethoxycurcumin, (3) curcumin glucuronide, (4) monodemethylcurcumin, (5) curcumin monoglucoside, (6) curcumin diglucoside, (7) Keto-curcumin, and (8) allyl curcumin (obtained and modified from Open Chemistry Database, National Center for Biotechnology Information, and PubChem Substance Database; https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance). 5. Anticancer Perspectives Vaughn AR, et al. (2016). Effects of turmeric(Curcuma longa) on skin health: A systematic review of the clinical evidence.DOI:

V. Calabrese, D. A. Butterfield, and A. M. Stella, “Nutritional antioxidants and the heme oxygenase pathway of stress tolerance: novel targets for neuroprotection in Alzheimer's disease,” The Italian Journal of Biochemistry, vol. 52, no. 52, pp. 177–181, 2003.View at: Google Scholar Turmeric and its constituents were examined in many researches for their safety through in vitro studies, animal studies, and clinical trials. According to a comprehensive review on this subject, the administration of standardized powder/extract of turmeric and curcumin via oral route revealed no significant side effects or toxicities to animals. In addition, cell culture studies showed that “ curcumin has antiproliferative effect in normal cells and can reduce cell viability.” However, there were no reports about mutagenicity and genotoxicity. It seems that oral use of turmeric and curcumin in human is safe, even at extraordinary doses. Itching, tongue redness, tachycardia, and gastrointestinal complaints (e.g., flatulence, diarrhea, nausea, and constipation) were reported in a small proportion of cases. It should be noted that there are several problems regarding bioavailability of oral curcumin. However, its intravenous formulations have a greater absorption. Therefore, intravenous curcumin should be administered at lower doses than oral use [ 131]. Zuniega, J. S., Esguerra, E. B. Extending the storage life of fresh turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) rhizomes through light and temperature manipulation. PJCS. April 2019, 44 (1): 18-24 The most common ingredient in hydrating serums is hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate. Other ingredients include aloe vera, ceramides, vitamin E, rosewater, and glycerin. Always apply it on clean skin, right after washing. (This way, it can penetrate the skin cells.) You'll want to let it dry, as adding something on right after could potentially deactivate the vitamin C. Once dry, follow it with your daily face moisturizer and the rest of your skin care routine.

Editor Tip: Wait a few minutes after applying this before layering on other products, which gives the epitensive time to work. Vitamin C is one of the few active ingredients that can benefit all skin types," says Elizabeth Tanzi, M.D., board-certified dermatologist in the Washington, D.C., metro area and associate professor of dermatology at George Washington University Medical Center. Editor Tip: Associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen presses this into her cheeks, chin, and forehead, "specifically focusing on spots where my melasma has flared up this summer," she says.Editor Tip: Try pairing it with the brand's beloved Glass Skin Refining Serum for all-over brightening. Pivari F, Mingione A, Brasacchio C, Soldati L. Curcumin and type 2 diabetes mellitus: prevention and treatment. Nutrients. 2019;11(8):1837. doi:10.3390/nu11081837 Mortezaee K, Salehi E, Mirtavoos-Mahyari H, et al. Mechanisms of apoptosis modulation by curcumin: Implications for cancer therapy. J Cell Physiol. 2019;234(8):12537-12550. doi:10.1002/jcp.28122