Is it OK to use turmeric powder for bathing new born baby girl? my baby is 2 months old and everyone is advising to use turmeric powder as it will prevent hair growth in baby face and body. I am not sure is it really worth trying. I have used for a while except face and felt the skin tone is getting bit darker. is it because of the powder or is it normal change? myself and my wife are wheatish skin tone. my baby face is white and body is bit darker.