Antioxidants in turmeric protects the skin by inhibiting external toxins from penetrating the living dermal layer, as they are most intensive in outermost layer of skin where thriving bacteria takes place and creates acne. (clearskinbynature.com)
From a botanical standpoint, the desi - type beans also have a thicker seed coat (the seed coat is the protective outermost layer of the bean). (whfoods.com)
And in the case of acne - prone skin, removing cell buildup on the skin's outermost layer helps clear clogged pores that can otherwise lead to breakouts on the face, neck, chest and back. (truebotanicals.com)