Baking Soda

I started this 'regimen' today.. again, lol. I've been using a sugar scrub on my body/face which I was well aware of was too rough for the delicate skin on my face. I've heard about Baking Soda for a facial cleanser/mask since I was in Jr High (many many years ago - ha!) *Recommended to me by an Aesthetician* QUICK HOW TO: '¢DO NOT SCRUB YOUR FACE!'¢ Allow the pressure from your fingertips to do the work, this acts like Microdermabrasion - applying too much pressure can irritate your delicate skin. Remember, the skin on your face is much THINER in comparison to your body. '¢Start by gently rubbing all over for 2 minutes. '¢Rinse gently with warm water. '¢Splash COLD water on face to close pores.PAT dry - NEVER RUB! '¢Tone (I use witch hazel) '¢Apply OIL FREE moisturizer (Baking Soda is pretty drying to one's skin - apply a moisturizer after each use). BAKING SODA MASK: '¢Gently rub over face in small circular motion for 2 minutes. '¢Allow to sit and dry for: 10 min for first mask / 20 min there after, pending on what your skin can handle. '¢DO NOT TALK during drying - as this will cause the mask to crack and flake off. Have a distraction readily available (tv, book, game, etc.) '¢Rinse gently with WARM WATER. '¢Splash COLD water on face to close pores. PAT DRY! '¢Tone with product of choice (again, I use witch hazel) '¢Apply oil-free moisturizer. FACE WILL BE PINK - this is good! From the gentle massaging of your fingertips, blood is drawn to the skin, which aids in cell rejuvenation and healing. Your skin will also be pink from gently removing the layer(s) of dead skin and revealing fresh 'new' skin. Don't be alarmed!! Applying PURE ALOE VERA GEL can help ease discomfort and redness if any is present, as well as help with healing, evening skin tone, and clearing breakouts. Aloe is drying as well, so make sure to moisturize! GOOD LUCK ALL! I adore this, always hav

Please use organic baking soda. Doing so will avoid aluminum and other potential impurities. I believe many posters here that have experienced what they refer to as "burning," might be due to impurities in regular baking soda (but I could be wrong). My facial skin is the measure for all manner of sensitive skin; I only use water to "wash" by gently running washcloth over my face--no soaps for months now and my skin feels and looks restored. I use an organic baking soda I get from bulk at our local food co-op. I put it in a little cup, add water to make a liquid/paste consistency, then I apply it to make a mask, allowing it to dry then leaving it on for about 15 to 20 minutes. It really does work to stop acne and it has been definitely drawing out the blackheads. I do this once or twice/week. If I see acne starting, I dab extra baking soda from the mixture on the spot (or spots) to really create a drawing effect. In all instances so far, the acne dissipates and goes away. I am actually pretty surprised because nothing else has really worked to relieve acne from a topical standpoint, except the baking soda. What I find for internal benefit is simply not eating grains but for maybe one a week; and even then I make my own natural wild sourdough rye bread. I eat moderately healthy fats (clarified butter from 100 percent grass fed cows, coconut oil, olive oil; no vegetable oils), plenty of vegetables cooked correctly and raw, kefired goat milk (I have the kefir grains and make my own from fresh, plain goat milk) and goat cheeses, and plenty of organic eggs. Anyhow, I hope my information above helps others. I found this website to be a huge help using posts for the baking soda remedy. Give it a try. I was very happy I did.

I use this on my face, body and hair. All who have had drying problems you must balance the PH on your skin. A 1 to 1 mixture of Apple cider Vinegar to water on a cotton ball should be applied to your face right after the baking soda wash. Let it sink in and then apply a thin layer of Virgin Cocinut Oil which also has anti-bacterial/fungal properties and your skin will be amazing!!!

I loved it. I've tried a lot of things, but my skin just gets used to the cleaner. What I did: ~4 teaspoons of baking soda in a bowl ~2 spoon fulls of warm water ~Add more as needed of both ingrediants ~Once the mixture is paste, add about 3 teaspoons of honey so that you can leave it on for longer. (plus it makes your skin smell good!) ~Leave it on for about 20 mintues Afterwords, I jumped in the shower, and I felt 10x better about my skin

My skin is beautiful after only 3 applications, Once every 2 days.

I have used a baking soda mask for about 3 weeks now. Twice a week. I did not suffer from acne but spots had begun to leave red marks on my face. I tried expensive microdermabrasion but it did nothing. After I have cleansed my face and used a facial scrub, I mix a heaped teaspoon of baking soda with some strong brewed green tea until it is slightly less consistent as toothpaste. I then very gently rub in small circles for a couple of minutes then leave on as a mask for 10 minutes before rinsing

I tried this after seeing it all over the internet. I even made up my own recipe. Just mix together baking soda and water to make a paste. Then add a few pinches of cocoa powder. Everyone else says that you're supposed to rub it on but I just patted it on and it only stung a little bit when I rinsed it off. Cheap and it works.

I used baking powder as a mask for the first time, just added a little bit of water to it and smeared it on. I left it on for about 10 min and washed it off with warm water. The results were incredibly smooth skin and my big acne bumps seemed to be less irritated and not as red. I will definately try this again.

do not use this on your skin, your skins mantle (the protective layer over the top of your skin that keeps things like pollution and bacteria entering your pores) Is actually acidic, baking soda is highly alkaline and by applying this to your skin you are destroying your skins protective layer, exposing it to more bacteria and dirt than ever before. the results may be instant for blackheads and it might look great, but you are actually breaking down your own skin. this is why it has a stinging effect on the skin, STINGING/TINGLING IS NOT GOOD this sort of feel on the skin is usually associated with irritation and is produced by harsh chemicals being introduced to the skin. do not use this or over time you will regret!

I've struggled with acne since middle school. I am now almost 21 and although my skin isn't AWFUL, I still suffered from breakouts and scarring. I've been using the baking soda treatment for about a month and a half and EVERYONE around me has noticed a difference! My skin is brighter and clearer. My scars are fading and my acne dries up almost as soon as it starts to appear! I rarely wear foundation anymore, i just use concealer on a few spots. I could not recommend this enough to anyone suffering from persistent acne. I just pour some baking soda and water into a little cup and mix it until it is the consistency of a thick paste. I massage it into my skin for about 3-5 minutes and then wash it off. My skin always feels amazing afterwards! *(When I first used it, my skin was stinging a little, I think because of all of the acne. Now that my face is clearer, it doesn't sting anymore! Just because it might sting a little doesn't mean you shouldn't use it.)