1. A method of treating acne comprising administering an effective amount of whitened turmeric.
2. A method of claim 1, wherein the turmeric is administered topically.
3. A method of claim 1, wherein the turmeric is administered orally.
4. A method of claim 3, wherein the amount of turmeric administered is at least 500 mg per day.
5. A method of claim 3, wherein the amount of turmeric administered is at least 2 gm per day.
6. A method of claim 3, wherein 1 gm of turmeric administered on the first day of treatment and 2 gm of turmeric is administered on the second, third, and fourth day of treatment.
7. A topical composition, comprising an effective amount of whitened turmeric and a cosmetically-acceptable carrier.
8. A method of treating a skin disorder, comprising administering a composition comprising an effective amount of whitened turmeric and a cosmetically-acceptable carrier.
9. A method of claim 8, wherein said whitened turmeric is administered topically.
10. A composition comprising an effective amount of whitened turmeric and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier.