Baking Soda

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1345 Reviews

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December 20, 2011

Pros:

None

Cons:

Completely burned my skin.

Do not use this if you have sensitive skin. I used this twice and it burned my skin. I now have to use Aloe Vera for it to heal. Seriously, don't use this. I put this on my face but missing around the eyes and now it looks like I got sunburn while wearing sun glasses because by eyes are completely outlined by burned skin. Please don't use if you have sensitive skin, learn from my mistakes.
August 16, 2011

Pros:

Nothing, really.

Cons:

Nothing here either, lol.

This baking soda/water spot treatment idea failed for me. It just didn't do anything at all.
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!
November 10, 2009

Pros:

OMG! i loved the new skin feel after I exfoliated!

Cons:

You must instantly have to add a moisterizer such as olive oil.

I have been using retine for a year! I want to stop using it and replace it with something else. Arm and Hammrt is going to be my new exfoiliant! Im only going to use it about every two weeks though!
November 5, 2009

Pros:

Reduced Redness
Made Skin Feel Smoother
Dried Up Pimples

Cons:

Made Skin VERY Dry (You Must Moisturize after)
Stings and smells a bit
Messy

It's messy, it stings and it's a lot of work. But it gets the job done fast. I mixed some baking soda with warm water and a bit of honey. Made it into a thick paste by adding more baking soda. Applied it over my whole face for 10 min (Until it was dry) I rinsed off with warm water. My skin feels better, and redness went away and overall it made me have more clearer looking skin. Try it.
October 15, 2009

Pros:

makes skin smooth and tight, eventually evens out complexion. dries up pimples.

Cons:

a little messy

very cheap. if you have a pimple that has just formed, wash your face, dry it, then wet that pimple alone and put the baking soda on it . Leave it on over-night. it will eventually bring the pus to the top, just as if it were about to burst. . I know you shouldn't squeeze a pimple, but if you are tempted (like myself) squeeze it till it gets flat and blood comes out. wash face and put baking soda on it again for overnight. you will see how it dries it up quickly. I can even wear make-up over it and nobody notices.
October 11, 2009

Pros:

Leaves skin smoothe,, really cheap acne fix, don't forget to moisturize afterwards!!

Cons:

Can tingle a bit...taste disgusting don't put it near your mouth lol Will dry out skin so use moisturizer after!!

I mix a teaspoon with my cleanser, sometimes I mix alot of baking soda and some water and make a mask. I'm black and dark skinned so redness isn't really an issue, nor do I have really bad acne I only get a pimple like once a month if that. However when I get them I get little black scars on my face. The bs helps make them less visible and and I actually was experiencing a breakout the first night I used bs and it took it away in 3days!!! I also noticed my pores look smaller , which is grrreeat since I don't use foundation or concealer etc. Oh Definately moisturize after using it!!!
October 10, 2009

Pros:

Just washed it off, pores I was upset about before I applied it have shrunken considerably, though not completely gone. (Yet!)

Cons:

Mild sensation when first applied... but I kinda liked it.

I just washed this off my face a few minutes ago after being a first time user and leaving it on for 20 minutes. My face has suffered no redness, in fact I found a decrease in redness since I've removed it and my face looks like it has an almost matte finish.. well minus the blemishes! I found no difference in those small annoying little bumps most people have but my large inflamed acne has cooled down a bit. :] excited to continue use!
October 1, 2009

Pros:

cleans deep down clogged pores, makes my skin really really soft and smooth after use (depending on how you would apply it)

Cons:

not much cons so far, i've only started using it and actually liking its results.. but it tastes ewww when some got to my mouth while rinsing xD

the results depend on how each and everyone of us use this. I used mine with oil control facial wash, and a pore minimizing facial wash.. but, idk.. I bet the result would be awesome no matter how you would clean your face with baking soda. (4 smileys because I have just started using baking soda)
September 27, 2009

Pros:

Makes blemishes appear less redder

Cons:

Burns a bit

Use it.