If it’s good enough to eat, it must be good enough to apply to your skin, right? Well, it depends. We don’t recommend rubbing a slice of pizza on your face as a serum but there are ways to incorporate ingredients you’d eat into your routine. For example, turmeric can be a great booster for your favorite skin-care products. According to Connecticut-based board-certified dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD, turmeric is a well-established anti-inflammatory and antioxidant thanks to the wonder ingredient found in turmeric, curcumin, which also gives the plant its bright-yellow hue. “Turmeric can also improve skin tone, texture, and evenness if used regularly,” adds Dr. Gohara.

So, how do you incorporate this skin-nourishing ingredient into your regimen? It’s easy since there are plenty of skin-care products on the market, including cleansers, moisturizers, and masks, that feature this golden spice. Plus, cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson previously told Allure that turmeric plays very well with other ingredients niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, and is becoming more popular in the industry.

Interest piqued? Keep reading to learn about the best turmeric skin-care products that utilize the power of the beloved spice.

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