GLAMOUR (12.9.24) I Tried Turmeric Soap on My Dark Spots for a Month–Here’s What I Learned
- Tina Gomez
- May 16
- 1 min read
As someone with melanin-rich, acne-prone, and combination skin, fading dark spots and addressing hyperpigmentation is always top of mind in my skin care routine. I’ve tried both in-office and at-home chemical peels, exfoliating serums and masks, as well as other products that include brightening and exfoliating ingredients. So I was naturally curious to see if a simple turmeric soap would be as effective or even make a change in keeping my dark spots away.
Quynh-Giao Sartor, MD, a dermatologist at Westlake Dermatology in Houston, personally uses and recommends Kora Organics Turmeric Glow Cleanser Daily ($46). But I opted for the Aspen Kay Naturals Turmeric Soap from Amazon ($19). It was important to test a product that was not formulated with other dark-spot-fading ingredients like kojic acid, which was present in many other turmeric soaps. This way I would be able to tell if it was the turmeric at work instead of the other well-studied skin brightening ingredients. This natural turmeric soap includes organic turmeric root powder, organic turmeric root extract, and 100% pure turmeric root essential oil. It’s made to be safe for all skin types including dry skin and sensitive skin.
While testing I didn’t use any other lightening or dark spot treatments, and I used the turmeric soap as a face wash once a day, making sure to adequately hydrate and moisturize my skin after use.
