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Baking Soda - Reviews

Baking Soda

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Jojolady

Jojolady

1 review

Baking soda isn't the best solution

Baking soda is promoted by numerous online entities as a “natural” way to get rid of blackheads. In theory, baking soda can indeed have a drying effect. Proponents back this treatment measure because of baking soda’s potential ability to dry out clogged pores.

The problem with applying baking soda to your skin is that it can dry out the rest of your skin, too.

Some users may even experience contact dermatitis, a type of eczema caused by adverse reactions to substances and chemicals that encounter the skin. This may lead to redness, rashes, and itchiness.

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Tonsesa

Tonsesa

3 reviews

It works

As I was searching for home made face mask, I came across a recipe for a scrub using baking soda. It's the best thing I have ever used. I have extremely oily skin. I have notice that it has even control my oil. It's lighten my complexion, it's more smooth. My skin is so thick, and blackhead prone. I have really noticed the difference, and other people have too. I use it as a face scrub everyday. I have not had any problems or allergies to it.

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99f

99f

6 reviews

No help
I tried drinking this and applying topically but didn't work for me
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Lucychrissy80

Lucychrissy80

1 review

It works but be ware!
I get Hormonal acne I am an adult over 30! My skin is normally clear but all of a sudden I got lots of breakouts for over a month and because I'm a picker it left black marks. I tried everything alo vera, vitamin C, lemons ECT... but I didn't give up because I'm a fighter LOL so my next thing was trying baking soda. I've tried baking soda before and it irritated my skin really really bad. This time I read an article that you mix it with vitamin E oil or Rosehip oil or vitamin C cream natural. I did this as a spot treatment only once again only use it as a spot treatment not all over your face is too harsh for your whole face. I woke up the next morning and my acne dark marks were noticeably lighter yay! 😀 Never use it on open sores or already pop pimples wait until they heal. While they're healing spot treat with Desitin diaper rash cream with zinc trust me. Next morning I woke up and my scars were lighter I'm going to do it again. I have supersensitive skin I advise if you do have supersensitive skin like me be careful and make sure use a light oil like rose hips after put right on after you wash the baking soda off. But don't leave the Rosehip oil on all night leave it on for about 20 minutes and then take a warm towel and wipe it off . I also use black African soap and it's very effective for keeping new bumps from coming on and drink plenty of water at least 10 cups a day good luck everyone if I have more news I will share you do likewise .
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Simplydavia

Simplydavia

3 reviews

Use with extreme caution
Baking Soda should only be used for those who have congested pores.... NOT CYSTIC ACNE! I often use Baking Soda mixed in with my cleanser as a gentle way to exfoliate! It helps to get those pesky black heads out of my nose and to give my face a refreshed look... Only use 1-2 times per week!
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redlips

redlips

1 review

Please don't use baking soda, vinegar, or lemon juice on your skin!
Baking soda gave me horrible, inflamed acne, and when I did some research, it turns out that is not at all surprising. The skin naturally has a protective"acid mantle" and healthy skin has a pH of around 4.5. Any product you use on your skin should be between about 3.5 (for something like a BHA or AHA treatment, this can be irritating, but is a valid part of some acne routines) to 5.5 for cleansers. If you disrupt the acid mantle, you create an alkaline environment that bacteria loves and damage to the skin that again, just lets bacteria party. You can read more about this here. [link edited out] For the same reasons, don't use white vinegar (apple cider may be okay) or lemon juice on your skin, as these are too acidic. Just because something is natural does not mean it is safe to apply to the delicate skin on your face!
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SleepyStrawberry

SleepyStrawberry

9 reviews

Found it didn't work
I have moderate acne, not severe, but pretty bad. I've used this method multiple times and found it didn't do anything at all for me. Depending on how bad your acne is it probably makes a difference though.
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Savvy95

Savvy95

2 reviews

A little nervous...
Ok, I have super sensitive skin. I've tried everything from Proactiv, Proactiv plus, Aspirin masks, you name it... I came across the baking soda and coconut oil face wash/mask. I decided to try it. now, I do have dry skin and was a little nervous about this one. I didn't want my face breaking out anymore than it has. i did the 2:1 ratio. 2 teaspoons coconut oil (organic) and 1 teaspoon baking soda. I used it as a face wash rather than a mask. After I washed it off I was feeling a little nervous but decided to wait until the next morning. The next day I looked in the mirror and WOW! My face was smooth, and my pores were already starting to shrink. I was so surprised! I have awful acne on my forehead and around my chin. Definitely helped. I wouldn't use this everyday but maybe 2 or 3 times a week. :D Hope that helps!!
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Goku Black

Goku Black

3 reviews

baking soda is harmful for those who are prone acne
This is harsh ingredient. Only good for house cleaning and baking. If you want to know a method that really works, comment below. Im willing to help cos' im also like that in the past. Now i have clear skin.
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poloush
    i would like to know your method please. i have pretty sensitive skin so this review was very helpful, thank you.
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    Nommy
      I would like to know how you got clear skin I have a lot of red marks and scars on my face
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      fanhr
        I would like to know your method. Thank you
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        Mzkay
          I would really like to know
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          Thatgracegirl

          Thatgracegirl

          1 review

          Wouldn't recommend
          It can seriously damage your skin - try and avoid this method ( based on personal experience )
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          YouDontNeedToKnow
            Could have just been your skin type reacting to this method. May not have the same effect as it does on your skin on others.
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            Dreamymoon

            Dreamymoon

            8 reviews

            Didn't work
            I tried some method I found online using some water and baking soda and my skin was very red afterwards..I also had new pimples. I just don't think this is for me
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            MaverickMaK
              The same thing happened to me. My skin was stinging/burning while the mask on in and now there are new pimples on my right cheek.
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              Loser 101
                It does that just stick with for a while give it 4 weeks
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                AlifewithN

                AlifewithN

                7 reviews

                Not Recommend
                I tried it at the time when I was struggled to search for treatment to cure my moderate acne. It is few years back since I got to try this remedy and I still remember how it worsen my face condition. I used to use it as a facial scrub or facial mask. And I really dislike the result post each usage. I feel like I scrub my face with salt which is something weird to me. It did a good job on smoothing out my face but it dried my skin at the same even though I had moisturised my face to reduce the discomfort. Face became much dryer if use it as a mask. As of the dryness of my skin, my face breakout unsually. I had alot of swelling and red acnes at that moment also. So, better take a try with one or two acnes on face to see whether it gives any bad reaction before use it on your entire face.
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