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December 18, 2009
Cons:
None so far. I USE IT TO WASH MY HAIR TOO!!! If your scalp is oily then it will affect your acne. About 1.5 yrs ago I noticed a change in my hair, shortly after, I got acne. Mix 1/4 cup baking soda with 22 ml water, pour into hair/scrub 2 min/rinse
Baking soda dries up extra sebum (oil), and you can see the results right away (even shortly after you wash your face with it the first time - go back to the mirror, add your moisturizer, and feel how smooth your skin is already! SHAMPOO with it as noted above - but RINSE it all out. If your hair gets dry, then you can pick up an all NATURAL conditioner from the supermarket or drug store and use a tiny bit - work it through - rinse again. I only have to wash my hair TWICE PER WEEK now - it is shiny, clean, and I don't get an oily forehead and nose anymore- I used to have to wipe my face several times per day prior to shampooing with Baking Soda! It's CHEAP!!! I am so thankful for blogs like this and others I have found - it was on a blog that I learned how to shampoo (you should also be tilting your head back as shampooing in the sink get shampoo and condition on your face- can cause acne).
December 18, 2009
Pros:
Easy to obtain, smooth skin, works very fast
Cons:
Stings a little and may cause redness...But i do have sensitive skin.
Works amazing! I just used it for the first time today and I have already noticed that the size and redness of my acne is reduced. I have been battling moderately severe acne for years now and nothing has worked. Proactive, Clean and Clear, Clearasil, nothing worked. Baking Soda and water works amazingly. It did cause some skin irritation, while having the mask on it did sting a bit, and after washing it off, it looked like a had a sunburn on my nose, cheeks, and forehead. I followed up with a very light moisterizer to cool off the redness and that did the trick.
December 11, 2009
Pros:
its great
Cons:
if used to much , can cause it to get worst , so try not to over use it.
it works like magic , it got more half of my face clear in one use!!
December 9, 2009
Pros:
Cheap, almost everyone has some, easy to make
Cons:
UHH EVERYTHING BESIDES THAT! Irritated my skin, made my skin red, dried out my skin, burned my skin, did nothing for my acne!
HORRIBLE. DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE EVEN REMOTELY SENSITIVE SKIN.
I really, really wanted this mask to work on my moderate acne. So I poured the baking soda in the bowl, yada yada, and when I put it on my face I noticed it made my nose turn red and raw-looking. I thought "whatever, it's just working I'm sure." so I left it on for another minute or so then got into the shower. When I got out, my cheeks were bright red and my skin felt 10x bumpier than it had before! It turned my slightly bumpy skin into a blotchy, rough mess! I would not recommend to anyone! I'm only going to use honey & professional NOT DIY masks from now on after this horrible experience. It took 2 weeks for my skin to recover! Don't use if you have sensitive skin!
December 8, 2009
Pros:
Effective.
Fast.
Really cheap.
Cons:
Slightly irritating at times
It works. It REALLY works. I tried this immidiately after i saw the remedy and went to bed. The next morning i had the cleanest and smoothest skin ive ever seen on my face. The only bad thing is that it can irritate your skin for about an hour or so if you use too much of it at once.
December 8, 2009
Pros:
gets out grit , cures giant zits , prevents others from coming
Cons:
none
i have tiny little dots on my forehead that no professional med could get out...i was going to get a lazer treatment but i wanted to see if something cheeper worked and i tried baking soda... omg i have cler skin and it got the grit and stuff off of my forehead so now its smooth!!
December 7, 2009
Pros:
made skin softer and cleared it up
Cons:
stings!!!!!!
I would really recommend that you guys who are reading this would try it. But it stings! I usually have problems on my forehead.
December 6, 2009
Pros:
Cheap, extremely effective for exfoliation, easy to use
Cons:
can cause irritation if used incorrectly
This is a very abrasive scrub (it's also used for cleaning hard household surfaces!), but when used gently and sparingly, this makes a BIG difference in the texture of the skin. Just mix 1/2 to 1 teaspoon with a bit of water to form a paste (or mix a little into your cleanser), and gently rub it into the skin in circular motions, then rinse. It leaves the skin instantly smoother and cleaner. Will get rid of any flakiness and helps clear away blackheads. Using an exfoliator like this is important for stimulating cell renewal and getting rid of scars. It's also useful for cleansing away the "glue" that holds the dirt and dead cells to the skin (with which most of us with oily skin battle). I would recommend using this only once or twice a week at most, since it is VERY abrasive. Any scrub should only be used twice a week at most.
December 4, 2009
Pros:
I love baking soda!!! I have no problems with it at all. It is inexpensive and works for me. I had the worst acne and was allergic to all products that fight acne. Now my skin is clear :)
Cons:
None.
I love baking soda. Their are so many different uses for it and now that I know it fights acne this just makes it better. I have clear skin. I really can't believe how well it worked. I felt I like I had tried everything with no real progress. But now my skin just keeps getting better. I even mix the soda into my shampoo and body washes. It is amazing. I bought a 13lb bag of the stuff at Costco...this is gonna last me forever and is supper cheap.
December 2, 2009
Pros:
My face wasn't tight or overly dry after I washed it off. My skin was also the softest it has ever been!
Cons:
It did sting a bit on my nose, but I have really sensitive skin.
Try it out! I have allergic reactions to most facial cleansers and lotions, so I usually end up with huge zits in concentrated areas, even when the product is labeled hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. This didn't immediately aggrevate my skin like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid or alcohol. It's also really cost effective since a little goes a long way! I do recommend applying a facial lotion afterwards since really dry skin can lead to break-outs, just like oily skin can.
Pros:
While Baking Soda can sting a little initially, I find that this only lasts for a few minutes, and that by using a light moisturizer (such as one with Aloe Vera in it (Jergens makes a good one)), it helps alleviate this faster and helps with dryness.