Baking soda is a versatile and inexpensive beauty item that can significantly improve skin health. It has gentle exfoliating capabilities, balances pH levels, and is antimicrobial, making it an excellent choice for treating a variety of skin issues. Let’s look at three safe and effective ways to apply baking soda to your face and get bright, healthy skin.
1. Baking soda exfoliating scrub.
Best for: removing dead skin cells and clearing clogged pores.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon water (or rose water for added benefits)
Instructions:
- Combine baking soda and water to make a homogeneous paste.
- Massage the paste onto your face in circular strokes for around 1-2 minutes.
- Rinse completely with lukewarm water, then pat your skin dry.
- Apply a moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated.
- Apply this scrub once or twice a week for light exfoliation.