DIY:AMAZING USES OF BAKING SODA IN HEALTH CARE

by eleganteves - 18:23:00

Hello ladies, today I am up with another DIY of an unusual skin care product which is widely available. Sadly we don’t know much about the benefits of that. I am talking about Baking Soda. This kitchen ingredient can do wonders to our skin, hair and body .

Truly speaking; it is a multi-tasking yet inexpensive item that does magic on us if used regularly. Thus it is the all-in all in total grooming session! ;) isn’t it amazing?

Baking Soda is Sodium bicarbonate, which is a crystalline white product and can also be available as fine powder. This is an alkaline substance which has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-septic properties.

I will sum up the whole article in three different parts namely Skin care, Hair care, and Dental care. Let’s check how it benefits us: stay tuned! J

Baking Soda and Skincare:

« Fights pimple and acne: Baking Soda is highly effective in treating acne and pimples. The anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties help in reducing acne breakouts.

Baking Soda face mask:

· Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with little amount of cold water.

· Apply it on your face; keep it for 1-2 minutes.

· Rinse thoroughly with water.

· It can be used once or twice a week for best results.

DIY:AMAZING USES OF BAKING SODA IN HEALTH CARE

« Relieves Sunburn: The alkaline item has a soothing effect on sunburnt skin that helps relieving the itchiness and burning sensation.

· Take ½ cup of baking soda in the bucket during bathing.

· Soak yourself in it for 10-15minutes

· After bath, air dry yourself.

· Follow this regime daily for a few days and see the result. J

« Improves skin complexion: Baking soda is an exfoliating agent that removes dead cells from skin and maintains a clear skin.

· Mix 1-2 teaspoon of baking soda with rose water.

· Apply it on your face and keep it for 1-2minutes.

· Gently rub it off using your fingers.

· Follow it once in a week and see the result.

· After using this face mask, apply moisturiser else the skin would be dry.

DIY:AMAZING USES OF BAKING SODA IN HEALTH CARE

« Treats body odour: baking soda is a natural deodorizer that absorbs sweat and moisture from the skin, thereby reducing body odour. It is also an antibacterial agent that kills bacteria which give rise to body odour.

· Soak a cotton ball with little amount of baking soda and any essential oil.

· Rub it on the underarms and areas that are prone to excessive sweating.

· Use it regularly to fight body odour.

Precaution:

Ø Please have a patch test before applying any of the face masks.

Ø Use baking soda in little amounts otherwise it will make the skin dry.

Ø Do not apply it if skin has any cut or bruises.

Baking Soda and Hair care:

« Treats smelly and oily hair: Baking soda can neutralize the smelly and oily hair. The oily hair has a tendency to attract more pollutants from environment that increases smell more readily.

The alkaline nature of baking soda balances the pH level of the scalp and keeps it healthy.

· Mix 1 part of baking soda with 3parts of water.

· Apply it on the damp hair and rinse it after 10 minutes.

· Repeat it regularly once or twice a month for best results.

· Another way to treat this is to use baking soda with the regular shampoo.

· Apply it on your hair once or twice a week.

· Regular usage helps to get rid of this problem.

« Removes dandruff: The annoying white flakes in the name of dandruff are the biggest problem to overcome.

· Mix freshly squeezed lemon juice with baking soda.

· Apply it on the scalp.

· Keep it for some time.

· Finally wash it with regular shampoo.

· Following this regime once in a week helps you to get rid of dandruffs.

DIY:AMAZING USES OF BAKING SODA IN HEALTH CARE

Baking Soda and Dental care:

Baking soda does an excellent job in brightening yellow teeth and makes them pearly white.

It helps to remove plaque by neutralizing acids produced by bacteria.

· Use dry baking soda along with toothpaste and brush your teeth daily with this.

· Alternatively, a homemade teeth whitener can be prepared using dry baking soda and coconut oil.

· This mixture is can be used to brush once daily for a few days resulting in brighter and whiter teeth.

DIY:AMAZING USES OF BAKING SODA IN HEALTH CARE