Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) isn't just for cooking and cleaning. This powerful powder has some benefical uses for health and beauty as well. Here are some of quick and easy tips.
- Sprinkle half a teaspoon on your toothbrush or mix it in with your toothpaste to brush your teeth
- Add a cup of baking soda to two cups of warm water to wash your hair
- Condition your hair by mixing together a 1/2 cup to a cup of your favorite conditioner with a capful of a carrier oil of your choice (olive, jojoba, sweet almond, etc.)
- Add a tablespoon or two to distilled or floral water (until a nice paste forms) to cleanse your face. Make sure to moisturize afterwards
- Use it as a body scrub by adding 1/4 to a 1/2 cup to your shower gel
- Add a cup of it to your bath water to help soften your skin; this also helps to relieve skin irritations
- Mix as a paste to relieve itch from insect bites or pain from sunburn
- Mix half a teaspoon with water and gargle to freshen your mouth
The best thing about this product is that it's very inexpensive so you won't be going over budget.
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