How to use baking soda to maintain your beauty

January 20, 2016

Whitens teeth

Baking soda is in fact the best product you can use in order to whiten your teeth. It is even more effective than any commercial product. All you need to is to mix some baking soda with water and a little salt, and use it as regular toothpaste. In order to prevent bad breath, gargle some of the solution.

Make a Bath Soak

Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your bath to neutralize acids on the skin and help wash away oil and perspiration, it also makes your skin feel very soft. Epsom salts are pretty miraculous for the bath too; read about the health benefits of epsom salt baths.

Cleans your hair

It can also effectively clean your hair. Mix one spoon of baking soda with your favorite shampoo and apply it on your hair, gently massaging. Then, leave the mixture on for 10 minutes and rinse it off thoroughly.

Treat Insect Bites & Itchy Skin

For insect bites, make a paste out of baking soda and water, and apply as a salve onto affected skin. To ease the itch, shake some baking soda into your hand and rub it into damp skin after bath or shower. For specific tips on bee stings, see Bee Stings: Prevention and Treatment.

Exfoliates your skin

Many experts recommend baking soda as an exfoliator to successfully remove dead skin cells and accumulated dirt. Mix one part of water with three parts of baking soda, and apply the mixture on any part of the skin. Afterwards, rinse with warm water and apply a moisturizer.

Softens hands

Baking soda can help you soften your hands, and remove the dead skin cells. Make a paste with some baking soda and water and apply it on your hands.

Moisturizes elbows and knees

The elbows and knees can become dry, especially in the winter, and baking soda can successfully moisturize them. Simply put some baking soda in your moisturizer and massage the dry areas to remove the rough edges.

Fights acne

Treat pimples and blackheads on the skin by using baking soda. Prepare a paste by mixing baking soda with lemon and apply it on the affected areas. Use the treatment at night, as the lemon can damage your skin if exposed to sun rays.

Soothes your feet

Soothe your feet after a long day of work. Use baking soda to relax them and remove the dead skin cells on the skin. Mix three tablespoons of baking soda and water in a bigger container and soak your feet in it. This favorable mixture will soothe your feet and maintain their health.

Neutralizes odors

You can use baking soda to eliminate odors in any place at your home. Moreover, you can also use it to eliminate underarm odor. Make a paste of baking soda and water and apply it under your arms to eliminate the bacteria that cause the odor.Furthermore, the paste can be used as a scrub to remove the tiny black spots that appear as a result of the use of deodorants and antiperspirants.