Beauty benefits of Baking Soda

6 April, 2015 - 08:13am by - First Lady | 39 Comments

Article by BR Tabatha

For the bakers among us baking soda is a pantry staple - but did you know it also has amazing uses within your beauty routine?

If you're a beauty DIY-er then you will never want to be without baking soda again after reading this list!

Dry Shampoo. Sprinkle a little (very little) baking soda along your part and rub in to refresh your hair between washes.
Deodorant. Mix 3 tablespoons of baking soda with 4-5 drops of your favourite essential oil or scented oil. Apply to your underarms with a powder puff.
Toothpaste. Mix a little baking soda with your toothpaste for a whitening boost.
Mouthwash. Add a teaspoon to half a glass of water and rinse your mouth out. Odours will be neutralised.
Teeth Whitener. Mix baking soda, strawberries and lemon juice into a paste and apply to your teeth for 5 - 10 minutes. Rinse.
Shampoo. Baking soda acts as both a clarifying shampoo (to remove build up of product) and a volumising shampoo. Simple add half a teaspoon to your usual shampoo amount.
Brush cleaner. Mix 3 tablespoons of baking soda in a bowl of hot water and soak your hair brushes to clean them. Use 1 teaspoon with a cup of water to soak and clean your makeup brushes.
Nail Whitener. Mix baking soda and water in to a paste and apply to your nails. Leave for 10 minutes to remove nail polish stains.
Skin Exfoliant.* Make a paste using 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water and rub in a circular motion on your skin. Rinse for super soft skin on your face and body.
Pedicure. Add 3 tablespoons of baking soda to warm water and soak your feet. Gently scrub with a coarse face cloth to remove hard skin.

*There are many baking soda recipes for use on the skin, but there's some evidence to suggest that for some skin types, when mixed with water, baking soda can be too much for your skin. This is because when mixed with water it's an alkaline and has a much higher pH than your skin. Best to do a test patch!

Are you an avid user of baking soda? What tips do you have to share? Get chatting below!

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mallomiss

9th April, 2015

Wow! I didn't know Baking Soda was so handy!

cupcakeshanelle

9th April, 2015

Have personally used it as shampoo but haven't tried anything else

MissQT

8th April, 2015

My dentist just recently told me about using baking soda after brushing! I should really try it

k3r1pakai

8th April, 2015

It's a true multi purpose and non abrasive or rather not harmful to people. You can bake,fake and clean... lol its great for beauty,eating and cleaning... great share

peanuts579

8th April, 2015

Wow didn't realise that it was so versatile! Although I do know you need to be careful when using it on your teeth as it can damage the enamel on your teeth. I've heard strawberries by themselves are good....maybe that's a better/safer option to whiten your teeth??

Shazzaali

8th April, 2015

I love using baking soda for various things including beauty! I have tried baking soda and lemon juice on my face and the results have been amazing

nemesisroxx

7th April, 2015

Woo I knew a couple of these but this is one of those articles I need to print out so I can reap the benefits of this amazingly underrated product!

Julieal

7th April, 2015

I have used o my hair for a quick pick me up but there are other tips here I will try -Good article. Thanks

Lynn

7th April, 2015

I have a book on the 101 uses of baking soda and it is absolutely amazing - definitely works on the teeth and I use it just once in a while but it is brilliant. Going to try it on the brushes and as a pedicure.

Manuhiria

6th April, 2015

Add a handful of baking soda + a handful of rock salt, a fav scented oil if needed to a running bath and you have an instant relaxing body and skin beneficial soak for your mind body and soul.

Chaotic82

6th April, 2015

I love baking soda. So many uses!!

AmandaJane

6th April, 2015

I was just thinking that the skin exfoliant sounds interesting then I read your asterixed comment, I can understand why you'd have to test it on your skin first though. Great suggestions!