Turmeric & Kojic Acid Exfoliating Pads

turmeric & kojic acid exfoliating pads are formulated with natural ingredients to gently cleanse and exfoliate skin, while providing powerful benefits. .  these turmeric & kojic acid exfoliating pads are made with natural extracts that provide deep cleansing and exfoliating benefits. The pads contain up to 2% kojic acid and turmeric, which helps to unclog and refine pores for a smoother complexion, reduce pigmentation, and stimulate cell turnover, leaving skin softer, smoother, and more even-toned, . The pads are also gentle on skin, helping to preserve natural moisture levels while removing dead skin cells.

kojic’s acid primary use — and benefit — is to lighten visible sun damage, age spots, or scars. This can result in an anti-aging effect on the skin.

in addition to skin-lightening effects, kojic acid also contains some antimicrobial properties. It may help fight off several common types of bacterial strains even in small dilutions. This can help treat acne caused by bacteria in the skin. It may also lighten scars from acne that haven’t faded yet.

kojic acid also has antifungal properties.   it’s even added to some antifungal productstrusted source to increase their effectiveness. It may be useful in treating fungal infections of the skin like yeast infections, candidiasis, and ringworm or athlete’s foot.

if soap containing kojic acid is used regularly, it may help prevent both bacterial and fungal infections on the body.

what is turmeric good for?

brown explains that the active ingredient in turmeric is a natural compound (polyphenol) called curcumin, which has both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

“curcumin has many biological activities, not all of which are understood,” brown says. “like other colorful plant-based foods, turmeric is rich in phytonutrients that may protect the body by neutralizing free radicals (pollution, sunlight) and shielding the cells from damage. ” diets rich in plant-based foods are associated with prevention of medical conditions such as cancer and heart disease.

brown says, “anyone who’s trying to manage inflammation could benefit from adding some turmeric to their foods. ” she cites inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and other joint disorders, colitis, allergies and infections.

science behind turmeric

turmeric and its components, including curcumin, have been the subject of scientific studies.

“some research results show that people who have osteoarthritis reported less joint pain when eating turmeric in recipes,” brown says. “turmeric’s effect on mood disorders, depression and dementia have also been explored, but studies are small, so more research will reveal if there is a benefit. ”