Baking soda is a big fan here. You can use it for many different projects around the house (you may even find uses for baking soda in your medicine cabinet). Although this cookie and cake ingredient seems harmless, it actually packs a punch. You might be surprised at how many ways you can use these things.
Before we list the many jobs you can use it for, we want to point out that there is one thing you should never use it for and that is exfoliation. While using baking soda as an exfoliant is a popular trick making its way online, using it on your face can damage your skin, according to Future Derm. Baking soda has a high pH which can disrupt the skin’s natural pH levels. Avoid baking soda and opt for a sugar-based home remedy.
Check out some of these healthy uses below:
1. Relieves abdominal problems
Baking soda neutralizes acids (so it is not suitable as a facial cleanser). If you suffer from heartburn or abdominal problems, baking soda can help relieve pain. Try adding a teaspoon to a cup of water and drink it.
2. Prepare the deodorant
Storing baking soda in the refrigerator helps eliminate food odors. It is also good for the body. Mix some baking soda with a little water until it forms a paste. Rub it under your arms or on your feet to eliminate unpleasant odors.
3. Removal of splinters
Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with warm water to form a paste. Apply the paste to the splinter and let it dry. Apply twice a day for a few days. The splinter will come to the surface painlessly.
4. Wash your hair
When you apply shampoo, also add a tablespoon of baking soda. Baking soda removes residue from shampoo and other hair products.
5. Whiten your teeth
You may have heard that using baking soda to brush your teeth is a great way to save on toothpaste, but you can also use baking soda to whiten your teeth. Make a paste with a teaspoon of baking soda and a little water. Rub the mixture on your teeth and let it sit for 5 minutes once a week, then rinse it off.
6. Take care of your nails
Remove nail polish stains by soaking them in a mixture of water, peroxide, and baking soda. (Mix ½ cup water with 1 teaspoon hydrogen peroxide and 1 tablespoon baking soda.) Apply the mixture to your nails and let it sit for two minutes before rinsing off. Use this technique every two months for best results.
7. Clearing nasal congestion
Mix a cup of warm water with half a teaspoon of fine sea salt and half a teaspoon of baking soda. Use the ear syringe to spray your nose as needed.
8. Kills pests
Get rid of painful mouth ulcers by rinsing your mouth with a mixture of warm water and baking soda. Rinse twice a day.
9. Improve physical activity
Drink a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water before your next workout to help absorb lactic acid and delay fatigue.
10. Soothe sunburn
Relieve the pain of sunburn with a baking soda bath. Pour half a cup of baking soda into a warm bath and soak to relieve discomfort.
What are some of the ways you use baking soda in your beauty routine? Share your thoughts in the comments below and don’t forget to share these helpful tips with your friends on Facebook.
