Activated charcoal draws dirt, bacteria, excess oil and toxins to the surface of your skin, while turmeric exfoliates and soothes, helping your skin to heal imperfections faster. During turmeric's 4,000-year-long march through the history of holistic healing, it has settled upset stomachs, healed colds and disinfected wounds. It has also battled acne, turned around sun-damaged complexions, blessed brides with radiance and basically done so much good that it's become known as one of the hardest-working spices in the world. Turmeric inhibits the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for dark spots and other kinds of hyper-pigmentation.