Baking Soda in Skin Care

Use Baking Soda in Skin Care as a gentle, but effective exfoliator for the face and body. Can be mixed with cleansers or used alone. Can be used daily.

Ways to use Baking Soda:

• Can make your shampoo more effective at removing build up of styling products. Add about one teaspoon to your shampoo (mix in your palm just before applying).
• Add ½ cup to bath water to clean and soothe the skin.
• Use for your home pedicure. Dissolve 3 tablespoons of in warm water and soak feet. Gently scrub rough spots with a paste of water and baking soda. (It also neutralizes any foot odors.)
• Use as a mouth wash to neutralize bad breath. Add one-half teaspoon to one half glass of water and swish, spit and rinse.
• Use with water or hand soap to exfoliate hands and neutralize any odors.
• Remove build up of oils from hair brushes and combs by soaking them in one teaspoon of baking soda and warm water.
• Can be used as an underarm deodorant in a pinch.

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