How to use baking soda for health and beauty

Health benefits of  baking soda

Antacid

Baking soda is one of the safest and effective antacid to give relieve from heartburn, sour stomach and indigestion problems.

 

Itchy skin

To cool down the skin from severe itchiness dab the powder to the irritating area, it will decrease the redness and itches. In addition to it baking soda can also be used to treat the insect bites. Keep the baking soda paste made with powder and water to the infected area and allow it for few minutes.

 

Prevention of skin from infections

To eliminate the infections that are present in the body, add some amount of baking and few drops of olive oil to the warm water.

Nail treatment

 

To remove the dead skin present around the nails, dip a smooth brush in the baking powder and scrub it gently.

 

Removes bacteria

Baking soda is alkaline in nature hence it has the qualities of removing dirt and bacterial from the skin. It removes bacteria and fights the acne resulting agents.

Beauty benefits of Baking soda

Mouth wash

Mix one table spoon of baking soda to the water and shake well. Swish it and spit. It will take away the mouth odors and decreases the plague, bacteria present in the mouth.

 

Skin care

To make the skin clear and non-oily add up half tablespoon of baking soda to the water while you are taking bath. It also neutralizes the acids present in the body.

 

Feet care

To clean the feet and nourish it, dissolve two tablespoons of baking soda in warm water and keep your feet in the water for 15 minutes.

 

Natural deodorant

Applying baking soda to the underarms will neutralize the body odor and works as a natural deodorant.

 

Shampoo

To remove the oiliness from the scalp add baking soda powder to your regular shampoo and use it. It sweeps the oiliness.