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March 12, 2007
Cons:
You look silly with white splotches on your face at night... a fact which all members of your family will point out. ;)
I'm in my mid-40's, so I worry about overly drying products now that lines and wrinkles threaten. I also have sensitive skin that burns with a lot of cleansers and moisturizers. And, I still get stress zits that erupt from deep within (the kind I got as a teen). Before I go to bed, and after washing my face, I dab a paste of baking soda and water onto any spots that are causing me grief. When I wake up, those nasty stress zits are half the size they were before. NOTHING has ever worked as well for me. P.S., Here's my facial cleanser (I never use soap or acne products): mix equal portions of olive oil, honey and plain yogurt. Olive oil will NOT clog pores and is rich with antioxidants. Honey has natural antibacterial properties. Yogurt helps correct your face's pH balance. Rub the mix onto your face and rinse with warm water. Feels oily when you rinse... but after you towel dry your face, you'll see that it leaves your face very clean (excellent makeup remover) and moisturized.
March 11, 2007
Pros:
It really seemed to expedite the break-out process.
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.
February 24, 2007
Pros:
Excellent
Cons:
None...though tempting...just don't over-scrub...you'll be sorry if you do...
The best way this works is if you use it in conjunction with topical medication that you get from your dermatologist...I have fought acne for 20 years...got it under control but recently started to breakout with blackheads...so what i did was once a day I would mix baking soda with my acne cleanser (over the counter will do)...made sure my face was moist...and applied the mixture to my face and rubbed in for 30s-1min. rinsed and called it a day...dry my face...used Salicylic Acid medicated pads (to further encourage skin renewal...that's the key!) then I put on vitamin A acid liquid (prescribed from my dermatologist - a very effective way to fight acne) and go to bed...first day after using baking soda with facial cleanser...walked past a mirror and did a double take...skin looks fresh and radiant...wow!!!!! go to your dermatologist first to see if they will prescribe anything...and trust me...whatever they prescribe works amazing with baking soda mixed with a cleanser!!!!!!! C
February 6, 2007
Pros:
softens skin, clears up pimples, doesn't overdry, cheap and natural
Cons:
none
I mix a paste of baking soda, water, and jojoba oil and then apply it to my face for 30 seconds max. dont leave it on too long. I also dont scrub it in, because I feel like that iritates the skin. just having the paste on top of the breakout spots is fine. then I wash it off and follow it with a couple drops of jojoba oil on a cotton ball (only at night). I've been doing this for 3 months and I have NOT broken out once in that time. I dont know if it's the baking soda, the jojoba oil, or the combination...but this is better than anything i've tried (including proactive, lactic acid, salicylic acid, and Rx).
January 30, 2007
Pros:
CHEAP WAY OF GETTING RID OF ACNE PROBLEMS WITH ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS
Cons:
MIGHT DRY OUT THE SKIN BUT FOR THIS I PUT A LITTLE MILK INTO THE MIXTURE
HERE IS WHAT REALLY WORKS, I HAVE SEEN IT AND IT IS INCREDIBLE HOW FAST THE SKIN GETS CLEARED UP AND SOFT, IT WORKS LIKE A MIRACLE.
WHAT IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE TO GET A HEALTHY LOOKING SKIN QUICK, IS:
IN A CUP POUR HONEY, LEMON(EQUAL AMOUNTS)ADD GROUND CINNAMON, GROUND NUTMEG APPLY ON SKIN FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES(THE LONGER THE BETTER, SO OVERNIGHT IS IDEAL BUT MESSY!) THESE 4 TOGETHER ARE GREAT PIMPLE FIGHTERS THANKS TO THE ANTIOXIDANTS AND SKIN REPAIRING.
RINSE OFF WITH WARM WATER AND MAKE SURE YOU USE A MOISTURIZING OIL FREE SOAP BAR OR FACIAL CLEANSER. DRY SKIN
SECOND STEP:IN ANOTHER CUP MIX BAKING SODA, LEMON AND A LITTLE MILK, APPLY ON AFFECTED AREAS ALWAYS WITH COTTON BALLS COS FINGERS CARRY TOO MANY BACTERIAS, LEAVE ON UNTIL DRIES.
THEN KEEP DRINKING A LOT OF WATER AND GREEN TEA IS EXCELLENT FOR SKIN AMONG THE COUNTLESS VIRTUES THIS HAS TO OFFER TO YOUR BODY AND HEALTH!
THIS WORKS, TRY IT, YOU'LL BE AMAZED!
January 30, 2007
Pros:
Works for a long while
Cons:
After a while my son could not even stand to have it on at all, he would say it felt like his skin was on fire..........
I just wanted to write an update on how the baking soda was working for my son. In November, I wrote a glowing review of how this was working wonderfully. All of a sudden, a few weeks ago, it stopped working, and my poor son broke out worse than ever. He also cannot stand to have the baking soda on his skin for even a full minute now-----He says it feels like his skin is on fire----- Ah well, it was nice while it lasted----
January 27, 2007
Pros:
None
Cons:
My face turned beet red
I'm stuck in my room right now cause I don't want anyone to see my face. I am trying to make the redness go away by putting a cold washcloth on my face. Beware to those with sensitive skin. :(
January 26, 2007
Pros:
Makes my skin super soft and it's the cheapest stuff I've tried.
Cons:
It can sting on problem areas and it can flake off easily.
I've suffered with really bad acne for years. I had it everywhere. The later I got in my teens the worse it got and I tried everything. I had acne on my face, chest, back, and it even spread to my arms. It was humiliating and traumatizing. This is my system:
I mix baking soda with a little warm water and I squirt in some lemon juice to make a paste. I leave the paste on my skin for about 30 minutes. I wash it off and I sometimes put on some Clearasil 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Tinted Cream which I leave on overnight. I make sure to drink lots of water and eat lots of carrots. Carrots are supposed to be really good for your skin. I've tried a number of different products and seem to grow immune quite quickly, but this is definitely different. Even though it can sting I've seen massive results in my skin. I haven't had skin like this since I was a kid. It's worth the mess to me and I look incredible. Not only has it tremendously helped my skin, my pores are smaller and tighter
January 21, 2007
Pros:
I don't use any more oil my face.
Cons:
My skin stay soft. Not dry.
I don't use any soap in my face. Just prepare a gallon of water and add two or three tablespoon of baking soda. And rinse my face that's it! My face look so pretty. No wrinkle and all the blemishes all gone.
January 17, 2007
Pros:
I heard about using baking soda on zits. So I figured why not give it a try.
AMAZINGGG! I saw a difference within two dayss! Its been two days and I already see zits gone from my shoulders and wayy smaller and almost gone from my face.
Cons:
Its burns/stings and doesnt stop until you wash it ALL of. I generally have a high pain tolerance and I jus wanted my zits to be gone so I just bit the bullet and delt with it. Trust me the stinging is WELL WORTH the results!
Gently massage into your problemed areas. I used wet washcloth and added a couple pinches of baking soda to it...dont water it down too much or it will just dissovle and not work.
I know some of you like to leave it on over night, Im sure this would work ok on some, but I think it might try my skin out wayy to much and cause more damage then help. Id say dont leave it on longer then 10-15 min. Dont be alarmed with the stinging, its all worth it trust me. If you are like and are fustrating with ruthless pimples, DEFINITLY give this a try. I used arm and hammer baking soda which is like super cheap from the local grocery store..idk how much $ exactly. Also seems to get rid of zits fast. So if you have an upcoming event and you need speedy results, reach for the baking soda! I love it..Im so glad I know about it.
Pros:
Cheap, available everywhere, highly effective, safe.