The Best Face Masks From Baking Soda
Baking soda should always be in the closet, as it can be used in many different ways: for cleaning or for health and beauty care. Today it’s time to make instructions on how to make effective face masks from baking soda!
Use of baking soda in beauty care
Baking soda is a “mandatory” product in the home as it can be used for many different purposes.
If you have a common skin problem (acne, blackheads, oily skin), we recommend trying baking soda to improve your skin’s appearance and health.
Some great uses for the skin (especially the face):
1. Baking soda as a cleaning agent
Every day, your face is exposed to environmental pollution, sunlight, toxins, dust, and many other factors. If you do not wash them in the evenings, all the dirt will accumulate and cause stains, loss of elasticity and enlarged pores. Baking soda can help cleanse the skin.
2. Prevents pimples
Acne is not just a problem for teenagers. If we don’t take care of our skin, pimples will soon appear on it.
Facial masks from baking soda are a solution to curb the sebum that accumulates on the skin.
3. Prevents blemishes
Because baking soda is very effective for acne, it can also help with blemishes caused by the sun, aging or even waxing.
4. Moisturizing
When you combine baking soda with honey, argan oil or olive oil, you get the ideal moisturizing face mask.
From this mixture, you get vitamins and essential fatty acids that stimulate cellular metabolism and fluid swelling in cell membranes.
5. Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
Although baking soda is not recommended for very sensitive skin as it can cause redness, irritation and dryness, it is an effective antiseptic that is ideal for inflamed pimples.
It can also be helpful if your skin is inflamed as a result of allergies or exposure to the sun.
6. Inexpensive
In addition to being very easy to use, baking soda is also very inexpensive and easy to find in stores. In just a few minutes, it can be used to make an effective face mask, without having to resort to expensive treatment methods at beauty salons.
The best face masks from baking soda
You can test how your skin reacts to baking soda by rubbing it slightly on the back of your palm with rotating movements. Wait a few minutes and see carefully if you notice or feel any redness, irritation, burning or other symptoms.
If no symptoms occur, you can use baking soda safely and without problems.
1. Face mask from baking soda for oily skin
This treatment exfoliates, moisturizes and regenerates the skin. The ingredients that come with it are easy to obtain and take only a few minutes to make.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons baking soda
- 3 tablespoons of mineral water
- ½ lemon juice
- 4 drops of olive oil, almond oil or lavender oil
Manufacturing
- Put baking soda in a bowl.
- Slowly pour in the water, stirring until a paste is obtained.
- Squeeze the lemon and add the juice to the paste.
- Finally, mix in the drops of essential oil of your choice.
Use
- Wash your face with warm water and pat it gently dry with a towel.
- Apply the paste all over the face in a circular motion (avoid eye area).
- If you notice a slight tingling somewhere, don’t worry, it’s normal.
- Leave the mask on for 20 minutes and then remove it by rinsing with plenty of warm water.
2. Mask of baking soda for dry skin
This recipe is similar to the previous one, but instead of lemon, it contains honey.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons baking soda
- 3 tablespoons of mineral water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 drops of olive oil, almond oil or lavender oil
Manufacturing
- Pour baking soda into a bowl and add a little water, gradually.
- Once you have a smooth paste, add honey (liquid honey is better for this).
- Add the essential oil of your choice and stir.
Use
- Apply the paste on a clean and relatively dry face very gently so as not to irritate the skin.
- Leave on for 15 minutes and remove with warm water.
- If you find your skin a little dry, you can add a moisturizer (the one you normally use) or a couple drops of some essential oil.
3. Face mask from baking soda and chamomile
This facial scrub is very effective and can be done easily at home. Take advantage of the properties of its ingredients when you have a free moment.
Ingredients
- 1 bag of chamomile tea
- ½ cup of water (125 ml)
- 2 tablespoons oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
Manufacturing
- Prepare chamomile tea in the normal way.
- Let it simmer.
- Meanwhile, grind the oatmeal in a mortar, food processor or spoon.
- Put baking soda, honey and oatmeal in a bowl and mix well.
- Remove the tea bag and gradually add a little tea to the mixture.
- If the paste is too thin, you can add more baking soda.
Use
- Wash your face well and apply plenty of paste to them, especially on areas where dirt and grease can easily accumulate: on the nose, forehead and cheeks.
- Leave on for 20 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.
- Finally, apply a moisturizer to your face. Repeat this treatment once a week.
