Turmeric has antioxidant properties to fight against free radicals and help to prevent oxidation of the skin cells, thus helping to slow the early signs of ageing.Turmeric also has a keratolytic effect when applied to the skin. This means that it prevents the skin cells from clumping together which would cause blockage of the pores. This makes turmeric an excellent ingredient for skin types with impurities such as spots and blackheads.Turmeric can also be beneficial for people suffering from acne thanks to the aforementioned benefits, as well as its antioxidant properties. Turmeric can also work as a lightening agent for hyperpigmentation. This is due to curcumin dampening the process that causes the overproduction of melanin in the skin cells, which in turn causes pigmentation.