Turmeric soap may offer benefits for evening out skin tone, hydrating dry skin, and repairing damaged skin. Turmeric is an herb known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties due to its active ingredient, curcumin.

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1. May Reduce Inflammation

Traditionally, curcumin has been used to help treat inflammation. Research suggests that this may apply to inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis (an autoimmune disease that causes rapid skin cell reproduction in which the cells pile up, forming hardened deposits called plaques).

Specifically, the compounds in turmeric , including curcumin, may help decrease swelling when used topically, as in soap. Experts think turmeric reduces inflammation, though more human clinical studies are needed

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