5 WAYS YOU CAN PUT BAKING SODA INTO GOOD USE

Hi Damsels!

Your box of baking soda may have been lurking somewhere in the back of the fridge for months. Well, this white powder also has amazing beauty benefits. Just like olive oil and coconut oil, you can use it from hair to toenails, even for skin lightening. Yes! You can even gargle with baking soda for fresher breath and healthier teeth. This is just to let you know that there are a thousand and one tings you can do with the baking soda.

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Here are the five ways you can put baking soda into good use;

1. Hand Wash:

Baking soda can actually cut through the oil slick to thoroughly clean skin. Simply pour a little bit of the powder into your hand and mix with water to remedy oily palms.

2. Dry Shampoo:

Turn to baking soda for a quick DIY fix when you’ve used your dry shampoo to the last pump. Simply sprinkle the powder close to the roots and massage into the scalp to dry up excess oil.

3. Natural Deodorant:

Looking for a natural deodorant without the threat of aluminum, you can turn to your kitchen cupboard. You can use baking soda mixed with water to create an odor-repelling paste.

4. Teeth Whitener:

To do this, stir together a paste of baking soda and water. The natural exfoliant will help lift surface stains from coffee, red wine, and smoking. To really boost the efficiency of this treatment, you can mix the powder with hydrogen peroxide.

5. Face Scrub:

Yes! The abrasive particles of sodium bicarbonate make it an easy and natural skin exfoliant. You can sprinkle the mix into your favorite gentle face wash for an added scrubbing effect. You can also make a paste of three parts baking soda and one part water.

Now you know that the baking soda can be put into good use, try yours today!