Baking Soda

I've tried it and it works great!! After applying it for more than 3 times, you can see the redness on your skin reduced and the pores are reduced in size. But not forgetting you need a great cleanser and sunscreen as well. Also, drink plenty of water and sleep!! If you are serious in removing acne, you need to follow the acne tips.

I have now stopped buying exfoliators after discovering baking soda. once to twice a week depending on how bad my skin is i mix it with a mild cleanser ( like cetaphil ) to exfoliate with. After using this I find my skin softer,smoother, blackheads mildly reduced, pores shrunken. It does leave your skin a bit red after. I overal think that this does clear up my skin. I havnt used it yet as a mask only exfoliator/cleanser. I also use baking soda as toothpaste . Some people probably wouldnt like the taste but I dont mind . I think that baking soda cleans my teeth better than regular toothpaste and also leave my breath fresher and teeth whiter.

Baking soda has been working amazingly! I've used ProActiv, Philosophy, Juice Organics, and Clinique in the past. However, baking soda has worked the best so far. It has slowly been clearing up my skin and I can't wait to see the results in the weeks to follow. I've noticed reviews stating that baking soda burns - for me I've tried so many products that the slight tingling sensation doesn't bother me at all. So if you are in the same boat (meaning you've tried so many things to get rid of your acne!) then don't worry about it stinging. My regimen: Wash face morning and night with 1/2 tbsp baking soda and 1 pump Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. Follow with Apple Cider Vinegar toner (1/3 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/3 cup green tea, 1/3 cup water). You can google other recipes; some use aloe and other ingredients to make it smell better. Apply CeraVe lotion.

This works great as an exfoliant, and it's cheap! I found that brand name exfoliants just made my skin red and itchy and made me break out more, even though my skin isn't sensitive. Just add half a teaspoon to your regular cleanser and scrub away! (:

I overall liked Baking Soda as a acne fighter. However, DO NOT use with lemons. I mixed this with lemons and a very strange smell occured so I researched it and apparently lemon and baking soda cause a chemical reaction so I advise you do use the lemon as a toner AFTER you wash off the baking soda if you plan on using both products.

I used it for a day, because I had whiteheads on my cheeks and around my mouth. I made a paste out of it and left it on my face for about 10 minutes, after that I washed it off, put on some cream and BAM they were GONE! :D

Just like any other "natural" item in your war chest of acne fighters, this is not meant for everyday use since it can mess with the pH balance that skin needs. I am a huge fan of taking a swig of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV with the "mother") and a mouthful of water chaser before bed to help control my acne. I've been on antibiotics for 10+ years to control cystic acne and wanted OFF of them as they began to make my teeth grey and joints stiff. So I'm down to the lowest dosage and nearly off of them now that I have a long term routine with these three things: #1. I wash my face only with warm water. Yup! I wash it well, but rarely use any cleanser on any area except for mascara. And yes, I do wear foundation or mineral powder and yes, the water cleans it off. This is two years in practice along with #2. ACV as mentioned above for nearly a year. And when I have a break out area, #3. I lightly rub it with baking soda and rinse off. I don't let it sit on my face for any longer than 30 seconds. I repeat it in the morning and that's it. ACV on your face, or alcohol, or peroxide, or witch hazel are all short term solutions and all work to varying degrees. But using anything everyday will throw off the natural balance your skin needs to get clear and stay clear. Try washing with just plain ole' water for a few weeks and let your skin do the work it was made to do along with these other little helpers and see if you enjoy the same results I'm getting. Hope this helps!

Baking soda WILL work for you, weither youre a skeptic or not, try it... you have nothing to lose!! its not like itll cremate ur face =) 1) mix baking soda and water to make a paste 2) apply to acne affected areas 3) tap, not rub it in , just pat it on and let it set for about 5-7 minutes. 4) once time is up, take warm water and splash it on your face. use your (clean) hand to wipe the baking soda off 5) dab, not rub the water off. 6) once dry, take cold water and splash on face( to close open , vulnerable pores) 7) pat dry 8) once face is dry , apply and oil-free moisturizer Voila

I use baking soda after cleansing as an "extra cleanse" and exfoliator. It leaves you skin feeling really soft and clean which is why I like it so much! I don't know if this has helped greatly to reduce pimples because I started using it when I started applying ACV and lemon juice as toners... So I am not sure which product is mostly responsible for the improvement...Probably a combination of these 3 that helped my acne clear up this much. I still use it twice a day and I just love it :)

I was damn scare and worry why i didnt feel the sharp sting or anything. Perhaps only on open acne wounds. Upon washing off i was horrified and very sad that those brown/ red stops become more obvious. And i over left it on dont put it too long if you're not confident for the first time. Less than 5 mintues would be enough i suppose. (should be explainable cos it is for exfoliating, the surface is slightly removed thus scar seems more obvious) BUT after my whole shower, some redness on skin is gone. Scar wise to be honest too early to say, i cant really tell much difference. Indeed good on making acne stop. *2 acne near mouth & acne on my neck is not pain anymore after just 1 use. Somewhat cured. No joke. Somehow like many says good for blackhead. AND most importantly, face is alot less oily. Maybe that explains why the pimple become alot less active due to redrawing oil from it. This review is only based on 1 usage and is pretty amazing already. Next i plan to put lemon (anti bacteria&fungi, vitaC into skin), and honey so less harsh. People with acne you must really try, it might really save you alot sadness.