Turmeric inhibits the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for dark spots and other kinds of hyper-pigmentation. With regular use, a turmeric-based product can help these blemishes fade away naturally to give skin a more even-toned appearance! Another one of the major benefits of turmeric for your skin is its ability to boost collagen production and speed up the body's ability to form new, healthy tissue! It also blocks elastase, an enzyme that attacks your skin's ability to produce elastin. If elastin production slows down, fine lines, wrinkles and sagging are more likely to appear.