My original reasoning for adding turmeric to Dr. Flower’s Essentials Citrus Blend handmade soap bar was initially due to natural color. It seems that tumeric has many other good properties for skin care as well as culinary. See the quotes below…   Pulled directly from: Turmeric for Cosmetic Use Since time immemorial, turmeric is very popular in cosmetic use especially for woman. In the East, Turmeric is precious as the therapeutic goldmine inhabits significant position in the psyche of Hindu.  It forms an important part of various sanctified Hindu rituals focus its importance for mankind. In the late 1970s a scientific study on turmeric was taken up and in the beginning…