How does tea tree soap compare to turmeric soap when it comes to the benefits to your skin?
Years ago Tea Tree oil was the “Go To” for all skin ailments. Tea Tree Oil was added to entire ranges of skin products and soaps but nowadays it seems to have lost its shine. On the rise is Turmeric soap which has many of the same qualities as tea tree oil, but also aids in boosting the shine of your skin and in reducing those dark pigmentation spots.
In short, Turmeric soap may be a little more beneficial than Tea Tree soap. Let’s dive in and have a closer look at the two.
Tea Tree
Turmeric
What is Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree is an essential oil derived from the tea tree. It became famous mainly for its powerful anti-microbial properties and anti-inflammatory properties, and as a result, tea tree was touted as the cure for all skin problems ranging from acne to athlete’s foot.
Tea Tree oil is also a relatively economical essential oil so the use of Tea Tree oil in products was economical. This encouraged manufacturers to promote Tea Tree and its purported benefits even more resulting in a fairly hyped-up product. Now don’t get me wrong, tea tree soap is fantastic and it does work well.
What is Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice that is often used in cooking. It is a bright yellow and is frequently used in spicy dishes such as curry and biryani. Turmeric has also been used by traditional healers for centuries due to its remarkable healing properties.
Healers found the following benefits in Turmeric :
- Natural anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial
- Increases antioxidant capacity of your body
- Improves brain function and lowers brain disease
- Lowers risk of heart disease
- Helps prevent and treat certain cancers
- Helps prevent and treat Alzheimer’s
- Helps Arthritis sufferers
- Lowers depression
- Delays aging and age-related disease
- Blood thinner
- Pain killer
- Lowers blood sugar
- Improved mood and weight management
- Detoxes liver
- Evens skin tone and reduces pigmentation marks
- Brightens skin
Obviously, Turmeric in soap will not assist with all the above but it will certainly benefit skin conditions and infections as well as in improving the overall condition of your skin.
Round Up
It is easy to see why turmeric soap has become the more popular choice in soaps when compared to traditional tea tree oil soap. There are just so many more benefits, especially when it comes to skin tone and reducing the appearance of dark marks on your body.
How to use Turmeric soap
First, ensure that you purchase a good quality Turmeric soap. It should ideally have a pale yellow color and fewer ingredients are better. Try to choose a soap that has Olive oil, maybe 1 other oil, and no added fragrance. Stay away from a soap that lists too many ingredients.
Rub the soap over your body to create a lather (foam). Leave on your body (or face) for 1 to 2 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Moisturize and apply sunblock as per your normal routine. Do not be tempted to leave the soap on your skin for longer periods as this could cause irritation to your skin. Wash with the soap once or twice daily.