15 Surprising Beauty Uses For Baking Soda That Will Simplify Your Life
Baking soda, a
$1 kitchen staple that is probably already in your kitchen, can be a cheap
alternative to many expensive spa treatments and be effective as much, should
you give a chance. Below are 15 beauty uses for baking soda you need to know
that will simplify your life:
#1. Toothpaste.
Dip your toothbrush
with toothpaste into baking soda for an extra boost. Baking soda is commonly
used in many kinds of toothpaste. Or you can simply dip your toothbrush into
baking soda and brush your teeth.
#2. Teeth Whitener.
To whiten your teeth, make a paste of baking soda and water, rub your teeth with the mixture and leave it for 5 minutes then rinse your mouth.
#3. Freshen your breath.
Baking soda
helps to neutralize odors, not just covering it up. Put one teaspoon in half a
glass of water and use it to keep fresh breath.
#4. Deodorant.
Baking soda
helps to neutralize the body odor, whether you put it on before or after
sweating, the result is impressively effective. You can put baking soda onto
your underarms or you can also fill an empty liquid deodorant bottle with water
and add one teaspoon of baking soda.
#5. Clean oral appliances.
Add 2 teaspoons
of baking soda in a glass of warm water and soak oral appliances, like
retainers, dentures, and mouthpieces. It will loosen food particles and
neutralize odors to keep them clean and fresh.
#6. Facial scrub and body exfoliant.
Make a paste of 3 parts baking soda to one part water. Rub in a gentle circular motion to exfoliate the skin then rinse clean. If your skin is dry, sensitive, or having acne problems, you may need to skip using baking soda on your skin.
#7. Shampoo.
Add some baking
soda to your shampoo to give your hair more volume. It also works as an
effective cleanser to remove dirt and oil leaving your hair lighter and more
manageable. You can also use baking soda and water alone as a shampoo, it works
better than many expensive shampoos (for foam, you can add some shampoo to the
mixture).
#8. Dry shampoo.
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Sprinkle a
little baking soda on the root and tousle your hair. It works the same as any
other dry shampoo.
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#9. Clean your hairbrush.
Soak your hair
brush in a bowl filled with warm water and 3 teaspoons of baking soda, rinse
and allow to dry. It will help clean accumulated oil and other hair products.
#10. Nail cleaner.
Leaving nail polish for too long might leave stains behind. Clean your nail with a cotton dipped in the mixture of half glass of water and teaspoon of baking soda.
#11- Sooth your feet.
Soak your feet for 20 minutes in a bowl of warm water and 3 tablespoons of baking soda, you can add your favorite essential oil. Baking soda will help remove odors and bacteria from your feet. Then scrub your feet with baking soda paste to help exfoliate rough spots.
#12. Hand cleanser and softener.
Skip soap and
gently scrub your hands with a paste of 3 parts of baking soda to one part of
water. It will help neutralize odor from your hands and make them softer.
#13. Make a bath soak.
Add a half
cup of baking soda to your bath water to wash away oil and perspiration. It
will also make your skin feel very soft.
#14. Treat insect bites and itchy skin.
For insect
bites, apply a paste of baking soda on the affected area. To ease the itch,
from sunburn or allergic rashes, rub the damp skin with baking soda after bath
or shower.
#15. Soothe sensitive skin post-shave.
Add one tablespoon of baking soda to one cup of warm water and with a cotton pad, rub the mixture on your skin to alleviate razor burn fast.
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