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March 11, 2007
Cons:
I have combination skin, so the drier areas burned a lot while the stuff was on my face. It's still the night of application, but I'm sure my lotion will take care of that. There's a lot of redness and a lot of white-heads.
Usually I'll get little bumps under the skin and within about a week and a half-ish they will have grown and developed whiteheads. I started to get the bumps2-3 days ago, and after I used this scrub, I had white heads on most of the little bumps...It pretty much dried up my skin-which I like It looks horrible now, but I know tomorrow morning it'll be much better, and hopefully my skin will have cleared within a week, as opposed to two to three with my regular face soap/salicylic acid toner regimine. I used baking soda made into a paste w/ hydrogen peroxide, applied it all over my face, and tried to work it gently into the skin, more so in the problem areas. I left it on for an extra min. or two and rinsed it off. Then I added some salt to the paste that I had left over (for its drying/exfoliating/healing properties) and did the same ting again-I can see it working instantly, but I wouldn't do it in the morning because of the redness and irritation.
December 24, 2006
Pros:
works wonderfully when used everyday as a face wash
it just works....cheap and best
December 12, 2006
Pros:
Easy, cheap, makes skin very soft!
Have only tried washing with it once but it definitely left my skin feeling soft. I mixed it with cetaphil cleanser. I also used a lot of moisturizer afterwards because my skin has been dry lately from using apple cider vinegar. Things are improving, I'll keep it up!
December 1, 2006
Pros:
it leaves the pores feeling clean and the skin smooth. I use it about every other day.
Cons:
You have watch that you do not dilute it by adding too much water
It's cheap and effective
November 28, 2006
Pros:
Dries up acne more quickly than any topical medication we've tried, and seems to prevent some breakouts......
Cons:
My son says that it itches and burns at first, but then when it's completely dry, it stops burning and itching.
This has become our family's "miracle cure" for acne. My son was beginning to be plaqued w/pimples on his face, chest, and back, and as none of the prescription creams were working for him, it seemed like he was on the road towards taking oral acne meds. As a last ditch resort, after reading this site, I tried using a baking soda/water paste. Within days, his skin was looking better. :-) We now use a baking soda/hydrogen peroxide paste (I just mix baking soda & peroxide until it is a thin paste). Every night, before bed, we "paint" his face, chest, and back w/the paste. He then goes to bed & lies on a beach towel. By morning, most of the baking soda is on the towel, but at least we know that it was on his body for awhile. My son loves the results of using this, and feels that it's worth the 5minutes of itching while the stuff dries..............
November 2, 2006
Pros:
effective, affordable, works quickly
Cons:
tingling/slight burning, flaking
I belong to a hairboard for African-American women. One of the women online mentioned that she uses a baking soda and water mixture on her face. Her results were very healthy-looking skin with no breakouts. It has only been 2 days since I have been using the product, and I really like it. As I write this, I sit with a baking soda and egg-white mixture on my face. I have been using Proactiv for about 7 years. It has been the only thing that works for me, but I seem to have hit a wall in terms of effectiveness. I have been trying very expensive products recently, in search of the "miracle" product for my skin. NOTHING seems to do anything for the dark and dry patches on my skin. The baking soda mixture seems to be making a difference, however. I plan to use it over the next few weeks and will post any progress that is made.
October 28, 2006
Pros:
Effective, very cheap, easy
Cons:
Itches while on face, crumbles off on everything when dry
I've been using baking soda as a mask for about five months, every few days, and I love it. Combined with the daily routine recommended on this site, it's miraculous. However, my skin is very strong and not at all sensitive, but if yours is, leave it on only a few minutes before washing off.
May 22, 2019
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.
December 7, 2017
No help
I tried drinking this and applying topically but didn't work for me
January 2, 2012
Pros:
cheap
possibly effective?
Cons:
not for everyone!
I used a mask made from baking soda and water on my face once, and immediately broke into a painful and ugly rash. If your skin is sensitive or dry, DO NOT USE THIS METHOD.
If you aren't sure, definitely test it on a small section of skin before smothering your face in it.
I'd take acne over that rash any day!
Pros:
It really seemed to expedite the break-out process.