Baking Soda
For ages I searched for the perfect exfoliating facial scrub. Each overpriced scrub either felt like it was cutting my skin or not doing anything at all. I eventually found one that I actually liked but it was so expensive that I could never bring myself to buy it again.
Then I discovered baking soda. Mix a small amount with your regular cleanser a couple times a week for a gentle but effective scrub (and oh so cheap!).
I thought I would search around to see what other powers baking soda has.
Here are the results of my research
Shampoo:
Add a teaspoon of baking soda to your normal shampoo once in a while to remove buildup from hair products.
You can also use baking soda on its own as a shampoo but over time it will apparently bleach your hair.
Toothpaste:
Sprinkle some baking soda in your palm and dab your wet toothbrush in it and brush your teeth. It helps whiten your teeth, too.
Mouthwash:
Swish a solution of 1 teaspoon baking soda in a half glass of water around your mouth and rinse.
Soothing bath:
Add baking soda to your bathwater to soften your skin (about ½ cup).
Shaving:
Use 1 tablespoon baking soda in 1 cup of water for a preshave treatment or soothing aftershave rinse.
Face wash:
Mix a little with your normal cleanser for a gentle scrub.
Face Mask:
Create a thick paste of baking soda and water and apply to face. Leave on for 3-5 minutes and rinse off.
Baking soda may be able to curb global warming! No, I’m serious. Skyonic has come up with a process called SkyMine that turns gaseous CO2 emissions into solid, stable carbonates - mostly sodium bicarbonate, otherwise known as baking soda.
Sources:
How Stuff Works
Cosmetics From Your Cupboard
Not Martha
Tags: baking soda, debranded, DIY, shampoo, SkyMine