Soda for the face

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is an amazing product that can really be called universal. It has been used successfully for a long time not only in cooking, but also in medicine and cosmetology.

What is useful for baking soda for the face?

Soda is an excellent antiseptic, therefore it is widely used for disinfection and purification of problem skin. This is an excellent remedy for oily skin of the face, since soda forms an alkaline medium on the surface of the epidermis, due to which the greasy gloss decreases, the enlarged pores narrow.

In addition, soda has sufficiently powerful anti-inflammatory and softening properties, which explains its use in various home recipes for the beauty and health of the skin. Also, soda has anti-allergic properties, so it can remove skin irritations, itching and redness.

However, use of soda for the face is very accurate, tk. it has a sufficiently high abrasiveness that, if not properly applied, can lead to trauma to the delicate and delicate skin and aggravate the existing problems.

Cleansing the face with soda

Cleaning your face with soda is a fairly popular home treatment that helps to remove the upper horny skin cells, deep cleansing of the pores of the skin from contaminants and fatty accumulations. Especially useful is a procedure for oily, prone to rashes and the appearance of black dots of the skin. However, it should be borne in mind that in the presence of inflammation on the skin to conduct them is not recommended (or when cleaning does not affect the inflamed areas).

Use scrubs with soda for a person you need not more than once a week. Before this, it is advisable to lightly steam out your face and use a peeling.

Here are a few recipes for peeling of soda for the face:

Recipe # 1:

  1. Take a teaspoon of soda.
  2. Combine it with the same amount of detergent (or soap shavings with a little water).
  3. Apply the mixture on the skin and rub it with massaging movements for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Wash off with cool water.

Recipe # 2:

  1. Take a teaspoon of soda.
  2. Add the same amount of liquid honey.
  3. Combine the ingredients with a tablespoon of cosmetic milk.
  4. Stir, apply on skin and rub in circular movements for 2 minutes.
  5. Wash off with cool water.

Recipe # 3:

  1. Mix soda and fine sea ​​salt in equal proportions.
  2. Add a small amount of shaving foam.
  3. Stir and apply on the skin, gently rub for 2 minutes.
  4. Wash off with cool water.

Masks for face with soda from pimples on the skin

Recipe # 1:

  1. Take two tablespoons of potato starch.
  2. Add a teaspoon of soda.
  3. Combine with milk to a consistency of thick sour cream.
  4. Apply on face for 10 minutes.
  5. Rinse off with cold water.

Recipe # 2:

  1. A tablespoon of soda to combine with hydrogen peroxide to the state of gruel.
  2. Add a few drops of lemon juice.
  3. Apply on face for 10 minutes.
  4. Wash off with cool water.

Recipe # 3:

  1. A tablespoon of chopped oatmeal is mixed with two tablespoons of warm kefir.
  2. Leave for half an hour to swell.
  3. Add half a teaspoon of soda.
  4. Apply on face for 10 - 15 minutes.
  5. Rinse off with lukewarm water.

Recipe # 4:

  1. A teaspoon of soda to grind with egg white.
  2. Add a tablespoon of fresh strawberries, mashed in puree.
  3. Add a teaspoon of liquid honey, natural yogurt and chopped almonds.
  4. Stir well and apply to the skin.
  5. Wash off after 10 minutes.

Recipe # 5:

  1. Combine in equal quantities yeast and soda.
  2. Dilute the mixture with warm water to the state of gruel.
  3. Apply to the skin.
  4. Rinse off with warm water after drying.