Risks of using turmeric soap in sensitive areas
In recent years, turmeric soap has become a natural skin care trend, advertised for its skin lightening, acne treatment and dark reduction properties. However, health experts warn that using this product in closed areas or sensitive skin areas can cause unpredictable consequences.
Dr. Monica M. Kole, obstetrician and gynecologist at Henry Ford Health ( Detroit, USA), told verywell Health: The skin in the distal and vaginal regions is very delicate. If the balance of the microbiome or the natural pH is disrupted, the risk of inflammation, burns or Yeast will increase significantly."
Kole emphasized that many women come to this product with the desire to deodorize or brighten the closed area, but in reality they are easily exposed to inflammation, itching, and even prolonged damage. The artery is naturally protected by a protectivectivectivectivectivectivectivective bacteria, and the use of strong soap can disrupt this balance, making the unpleasant smell worse.
Nature does not mean absolute safety
Some preliminary studies have shown that turmeric can help reduce inflammation and improve skin condition when eaten or applied to the skin. But according to dermatologist Lauren Eckert Ploch (Aiken, South Carolina), there is no reliable clinical evidence to prove that turmeric soap is effective in brightening the skin or treating acne.
Using turmeric in the diet is one thing, but applied directly to the skin, especially in sensitive areas, can cause irritation, inflammation or even make skin discoloration worse, Ploch shared.
Dr. Samantha Venkatesh, a dermatologist at rush Medical Center (Chicago), added: Many naturally labelled products are not strictly regulated. They can contain whichc acid or other ingredients that cause strong irritation, leading to more severe dermatitis or darkness.
In case of redness, peeling or ulcers after using turmeric soap, doctors recommend stopping the use immediately and rinsing it off with water. If symptoms get worse within 24 - 48 hours, the patient needs to be examined promptly.
Dr. Shoshana Marmon, associate professor of dermatology at New York University of Medicine, recommends that patients who want to try natural products should only use it on regular, unsensitive skin and should try it on a small area first. For closed areas, clean water or unscented cleaning solutions are still the safest choice.
Turmeric soap can help improve thick skin or areas prone to acne, but is absolutely not suitable for vagina and sensitive areas. To avoid irritation, infection or long-term damage, consumers need to be alert to advertisements about natural products and listen to recommendations from health experts.
