There’s probably no kitchen without baking soda. Did you know that this simple (and cheap!) product is used not only in cooking, but in cosmetology as well? DIY masks from baking soda are very easy to prepare and they sure can work magic. Don’t believe us? Try them for yourself!

Beauty Uses of Baking Soda

Baking soda as deodorant

What a start huh? Mixing baking soda with a small amount of water and applying the mixture under the arms as a deodorant can help to avoid bad body odor and sweat stains.

Baking Soda as a Shampoo

Just adding a little bit of baking soda to your favorite shampoo will make it even more effective, as it will clean out the product buildup.

Baking Soda as a Means of Teeth Whitening

This is probably one of the most famous beauty uses of baking soda. To make your teeth whiter, mix baking soda and a 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution and apply the mixture to your teeth. Leave it on for 5 minutes before brushing it off with your usual toothpaste. This new toothpaste will have almost the same effect as those non-fluoride toothpastes you can buy at a store. For better results, repeat the procedure once a week.

Baking Soda as exfoliant and Blackheads Remover

Removing the dead skin cells from your body is essential for having healthy and clear skin. So instead of browsing through stacks of body scrubs at the store, go to your kitchen, take a small amount of baking soda and mix it with a little bit of water. Wash your face with the mixture and watch it shine with healthy glow.

To get rid of blackheads, mix a teaspoon of baking soda with a cup of distilled water. To make extractions come out even more easily, it’s a good idea to make steams and keep your head over hot water with a towel over it.

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