In recent years, TikTok has become a governing authority in our society, dictating many of our purchases and daily decisions – especially when it comes to beauty. The app is even host to #beautytok, a place where you can get the latest hacks, products, and trends within 10 minutes of scrolling. One of the latest to grab our attention? Turmeric soap.
Turmeric is a flowering plant often used as a spice in Indian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking. The yellow-orange herb has a warm, bitter flavor and a strong, earthy aroma that you can easily spot, depending on its form. Turmeric is also known for its health benefits, from fighting illnesses to easing digestion. It makes sense, then, that it has recently become a hot commodity in skin-care, with many people claiming antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. As for what it does, many TikTok users note turmeric soap can help with everything from hyperpigmentation and dark spots to acne. But is there any scientific evidence to support this claim, and does it really work for everyone?
