BAKING SODA - Affordable, Natural and Effective Skin Care

Yes, I know all of you might be thinking  "What the heck? Baking Soda as skin care?" :) 

Months ago, I was BORED so I just went to google and searched for home made facial mask, and when I was searching I stumbled on the BAKING SODA facial mask which made me really curious since I thought that it was only used for baking! so yeah, after that I read A LOT of reviews about it and thought of trying one myself since I have a box of baking soda that just sits inside the pantry . 

Actually there are A LOT and I mean A LOT of wonders/uses that Baking Soda could do. I call it "a miracle in a box" even, but that would be another review. For now, I would be focusing on it as a skin care since I've tried it for months already and it works good. :)

For those of you who haven't got any idea what it is then here it goes.

 Baking soda is a leavening agent, which means it is added to baked goods before cooking to produce carbon dioxide and cause them to 'rise'. Baking soda is pure sodium bicarbonate. When baking soda is combined with moisture and an acidic ingredient (e.g., yogurt, chocolate, buttermilk, honey), the resulting chemical reaction produces bubbles of carbon dioxide that expand under oven temperatures, causing baked goods to rise. The reaction begins immediately upon mixing the ingredients, so you need to bake recipes which call for baking soda immediately, or else they will fall flat!

Okay so I used baking soda as a facial wash everyday during morning and evening. I used it for maybe 2 months and was satisfied with the results. Now, I'm just using it as a weekly facial since I'm trying on another soap (just so you'll know, I love trying on stuff!)

Since, this is my personal review, I won't guarantee that this would also have a positive effect on EVERYONE.

I have combination skin. My nose area or T-zone tends to be oily and the rest of my face is dry. 

This is how I use it...

How to use it as facial wash:

• Splash your face with water thoroughly 
• Put a teaspoon of Baking soda on your palm and add drops of water until the consistency is like paste.
• Apply it gently on your face with a circular motion until your face is all covered
• Let it settle for a minute and rinse
• Put on moisturizer

For now, since I'm trying out on another facial soap, I only use it as a facial mask 1-2 times a week.

This is how to do it...

How to use it as facial mask

Make a paste using 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda and    water

Apply it on to your face until completely covered and let it stay for 5-10 minutes

Rinse and put moisturizer on your face after patting it dry. 

For me when I used it as a facial wash, I felt a stingy effect but is tolerable, especially on the areas where I have oiliness going on, areas that have pimples/acne and on some sensitive parts on my skin. Redness on some parts of your face may show up which also happened to me, but eventually left. After washing, I instantly feel a pore-tightening effect on my face and looked less dull. 


Remember to ALWAYS PUT MOISTURIZER after since it tends to make your face dry. (I'm using Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer)



So what are the positive effects that we can get from the regular use of baking soda for our  face? :)
(these are based on my opinion as well as the other reviews I've read)

• Baking soda is great exfoliating agent since it has a sandy texture  It helps to get rid of the layer of dead skin cell on your face that if left accumulated overtime gives you that dull, and less radiant look. Regular use will give you a much brighter complexion.

• I have pimple trouble just like many of you who are reading this. I can tell you confidently that it helps with my pimples and also my husband's. I don't have much break outs anymore. This is not scientifically proven, though. It dries up your pimples fast since it absorbs oil on your face.

• If you have redness due to acne problems, there is a fat chance that the use of baking soda regularly will help reduce the appearance of redness and make you look less like a clown. (but I don't give you any assurance okay?)

• If you have facial oil overproduction capacity that adds to the global oil dilemma, you will benefit most through the regular use of baking soda. I am a living proof of that. :)

So far that was all I could write about the wonderful Baking Soda! and remember, what could work for me might work or might not work for you so be careful.   Try it out if you want and don't tell me if it works for you too! 

That's all for now! seeyah ♥

Much L♥ve,

Glittery moMah