The hidden beauty secrets of baking soda

Baking soda also knows as Sodium Bicarbonate is found almost in every kitchen.This crystalline natural substance when used for skin,hair and body provides wonderful results.Baking soda has antibacterial,anti-fungal,antiseptic properties that aids in providing various beauty benefits.

Baking soda should be used for a short time to get effective results.Excess use of it can damage skin,hair or body.Prior patch test should be know to examine the sensitivity of skin towards it.

Beauty Benefits of Baking Soda

Natural Deodorant

Baking soda acts as a great deodorant. It neutralizes the acidic odor and maintains the neutral PH level which commercial products are not able to do effectively.

Mix 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda,1 tablespoon of water and any essential oil.Place it under your arms or where you sweat excessively.

Teeth whitening

Baking soda can be used for teeth whitening. It helps you in getting rid of yellow stains on your teeth and also treats plaque/tartar owing to its anti bacterial properties.

Mix a pinch of baking soda with your regular toothpaste and brush as usual for few days. Dont use it regularly as it can harm the natural enamel of your teeth.

Facial Scrub

Baking soda is an excellent exfoliator to treat the uneven skin tone. It brightens the skin complexion by removing the dead skin cells. It maintain PH level of the skin also.

Mix 1 or 2 teaspoon of baking soda with plain water or rose water to form a paste.Apply that paste on your face and leave it for 1 minute.Gently rub the paste with your fingers tips,wash the face with lukewarm water ,pat it dry and apply moisturizer on your face. Use this exfoliator once a week for even skin tone.

Nail Scrubber

Baking soda clean your nails by scrubbing of the dead skin around the nails. Its bleaching and exfoliating characteristics removes the yellow stains from the nails and provides you with healthy glowing white nails.

Put ½ cup of water, 1 teaspoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide and 1 tablespoon of baking soda in a small bowl. Stir well, until the baking soda dissolves.Dip your nails into the solution.Repeat this once in every two weeks.

Foot-bath

Soak your tired feet in the baking soda solution to have soften and soothe the feet.

Mix three tablespoon of baking soda in water and soak your feet for 10 minutes. Apply a good lotion on your feet and wrap it with towel and let sit for 5-10 minutes.You will get salon like results.

Hair Protector

Mousses,serums,sprays and other hair products  makes your hair unmanageable, rough and sticky. Baking soda gently removes residue that styling products leave behind and gives you shinier, soft and manageable hair.

Mix small amount of baking soda with the your regular shampoo. Wash, rinse and condition your hair as usual. Your hair will become more clean and manageable.

Treats Acne

The antiseptic and anti-inflammatory qualities of baking soda treats the causes and reduces the symptoms of acne and other breakouts.

Mix one teaspoon of baking soda with little water to form the paste. Apply the paste on the affected area for 1 or two minutes and then rinse it off. Repeat once daily for 2 -3 days.

Insect bites and Skin Irritation

Baking soda reacts very well to insect bites. Its neutralizing properties helps you in getting rid of skin irritation and itching.

Mix one or two teaspoon of baking soda with water and form a paste. Apply that paste on the affected area. You can also rub a dry powder onto your skin.