5 Effective Uses of Baking Soda for Flawless and Glowing Skin
Hello Everyone,
Today I will be discussing with you all a very cheap and effective ingredient that is going to give you flawless and glowing skin without much effort. All of you must have heard about Baking Soda, it is a common kitchen ingredient that all of us use in our households for different purposes. Baking soda can be used in different skin care diy recipes and the results will leave you amazed. So today’s post is going to be on the 5 Effective Uses of Baking Soda for Flawless and Glowing Skin.
Baking Soda can do wonders for your skin and for your hair. It is a alkaline substance that has antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Baking soda works as a very effective skin exfoliator, a skin lightening agent and also a very effective ingredient for many other beauty related issues.
Benefits of Baking Soda for the Skin
- Baking Soda is composed of sodium and a pH neutralizer which gently exfoliates the dead skin cells and makes the skin bright and clearer.
- Baking Soda’s pH helps to neutralize the alkaline nature of the skin.
- Baking Soda has anti-bacterial, antifungal, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that help to clear out the skin and make it soft and glowing.
- It helps to control excess oil production from the skin.
- Baking Soda helps to unclog the pores on the surface of the skin and thereby reduces acne.
- Baking Soda also helps to get rid of any sun spots or brown spots on the skin.
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Baking Soda as a facial cleanser
- 1 Tbsp of baking soda.
- 1 Tbsp of water.
- Mix both the ingredients properly and apply on face and neck.
- Massage in circular motions for 2-3 minutes and the rinse off with lukewarm water.
- This facial cleanser will help to clear out your skin and will rejuvenate your dull skin.
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Baking Soda as a facial scrub
- 1 Tbsp of baking soda.
- 1 Tbsp of salt.
- 1 Tbsp of Rose water.
- Mix all the ingredients properly and apply on face and neck.
- Massage in circular motions for 3-4 minutes.
- Wash off with normal water.
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Baking Soda as a facial mask
- 1 Tbsp baking soda.
- 1 Tsp honey.
- 1 Tsp lemon juice.
- Mix everything properly and apply on face and neck.
- Leave for 15 minutes to dry completely.
- After 15 minutes massage in circular motions and wash off with lukewarm water.
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Baking Soda as a Blackhead Remover
- 1 Tbsp baking soda.
- 1 Tsp toothpaste.
- Mix both the ingredients well and apply on any area where you have blackheads like your nose or chin area.
- Leave for 15 minutes.
- Now take a toothbrush and scrub the area with it in circular motions applying very little pressure.
- Wash off with lukewarm water.
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Baking Soda for Dark Circles
- 1 Tbsp baking soda.
- 1 Tsp kasturi turmeric.
- 1 Tbsp cucumber juice.
- Mix everything together and apply on the under eye area.
- Leave it to dry for 20 minutes.
- Wash off with normal water.
Points to Remember:
- Always remember to do a patch test of all natural remedies to see if you are not allergic to anyone of them.
- If you have extra sensitive skin do not try out each and every diy. Choose products according to your skin requirement.
- Always remember that you should not go out immediately in the sun after using these diy’s. It is better to try them out at night time.
I have been using baking soda in my skin care and hair care routine these days and I am really satisfied with the results. They are really effective and they give will you instant results sometimes. Do try the above mentioned diy’s in your beauty routine and see what wonders can baking soda bring about in your beauty regime.