ForumsAcne and its treatm...Scar treatmentsBaking Soda Making ... Notifications Clear all Baking Soda Making My Marks Darker? J T Y N G MemberMember0(@jtyng) Posted : 10/09/2012 4:13 pm Recently, I put baking soda on a pimple on my cheek, and it turned into a mark. Is this just a coincidence? I haven't touched the pimple otherwise with any products, just exfoliating regularly. Quotethereisalwayshope MemberMember30(@thereisalwayshope) Posted : 10/09/2012 8:39 pm Yes it is just a coincidence because baking soda is an exfoliant on your skin and would not give you a spot Quote