By now most people have heard of the multitude of benefits of turmeric when used internally. But why use turmeric in a handmade soap bar? Well, besides the beautiful bright orange color it imparts to any handmade soap, turmeric has many benefits when used topically on the skin. Here are a few of the beautifying attributes turmeric possesses:
- Anti-inflammatory — Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory properties which can help soothe Inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, acne and premature wrinkles.
- Antioxidant power — Turmeric has been shown to increase the body's natural antioxidant capacity, which boosts your defense system against the damage caused by free-radicals (unstable molecules that lead to oxidative stress - a destructive force on the skin).
- Fights acne — Though there are many components that contribute to the issue of acne (including diet, lifestyle choices, hormones, and food allergies), one of the most common components is an over abundance of unhealthy bacteria. Since turmeric has impressive anti-microbial properties, it helps balance the good and bad bacteria on the skin, aiding in the healing of acne.
- Brightens the skin – – Due to the combined power of turmeric’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, turmeric can help brighten skin tone and lighten dark spots.
If you’re looking for handmade soap that’s not only all-natural, but even beneficial for your skin, you found your handmade soap, and your handmade soap company. All of our handmade soaps are created in small-batches – and yes, with our own two hands! – with local, organic, homegrown, or home-harvested ingredients whenever possible, and always with your greatest overall whole-body health in mind. We have a passion to create truly natural soap (not just use the term to sound attractive) – which is why we NEVER use any artificial fragrances or additives of any kind, ever. That’s also why we take a fine-detailed, artisan approach to every one of our handmade soaps, seeking to find new and fresh ways to incorporate skin-loving ingredients into every batch. In every one of our handmade soaps, we include nourishing herbs, oils, and even foods that your skin will truly benefit from, such as turmeric, ginger, and coconut in our Turmeric Ginger soap bar.