When buying body care products in stores, we notice that their price is not always acceptable, and the composition – not so safe (or completely incomprehensible). Of course, you can stand in the store for hours, studying the composition of products, comparing them with a list of potentially dangerous ingredients. And you can go the simpler way – use quite familiar products for body care, which will also help save money. Today estet-portal.com will talk about how you can use regular body baking soda – from head to toe.

Why and how can I use body soda?

This homemade ingredient has effective antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. However, remember that constantly using soda for the body is not worth – regular use of large amounts of baking soda will damage both hair and skin. 

  1. Soda for washing hair.

For a change, you can use baking soda to wash your hair. To do this, you can either rub soda into the hair roots, or mix a spoonful of soda with a glass of water. In general, there are many recipes for such a natural shampoo – you can add various oils and herbs to it, as well as rinse your hair with vinegar solution.

You can also add baking soda to your shampoo to add volume to your hair and provide a deeper clean.

  1. Acne soda.

To get rid of acne, you can mix a little baking soda with a teaspoon of honey, apply the resulting mixture for 15 minutes on your face. In addition to the therapeutic effect, baking soda with honey can improve complexion.

  1. Teeth whitening soda.

This use of body soda is not new. You can whiten your teeth by mixing a teaspoon of baking soda with a few drops of water or lemon juice. This whitening solution can be used to clean your teeth – apply with a toothbrush, leave for a few minutes and rinse. However, remember that already sensitive teeth will not be happy with abrasive soda and sour lemon juice, so this procedure can be done infrequently.

  1. Nail soda.

If you use nail polish frequently, your nails may take on a yellowish tinge. This problem can be solved with a few drops of hydrogen peroxide mixed with baking soda. Wipe your nails with a cotton pad. Even small doses of such a mixture will be enough for a good result.

  1. Soda to soften feet.

Add two or three tablespoons of baking soda to a foot bath filled with warm water. Soda will have a relaxing effect and help soften the skin of the feet. You can add your favorite oils to this bath. After 20 minutes, you can scrub your feet with a mixture of a few drops of water and a small amount of baking soda.

  1. Soda for skin rashes.

Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, baking soda can soothe irritated coda. To do this, a mixture of baking soda and water in proportions of 1: 3 must be applied to the problem area, wait a few minutes and rinse with cool water. To relieve itching all over your body, you can add a tablespoon of baking soda to your bath and soak in it for 10 minutes.

  1. Soda against nail fungus.

Toenail fungus – a fairly common problem that can be quickly and easily solved with the help of baking soda. Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda with unfiltered apple cider vinegar. Immerse affected fingers in the solution for 5 minutes, 2 times a day.

As you can see, baking soda can, if not work wonders, then significantly simplify life and save money on some beauty products. If you know of any other ways to use baking soda for the body, or if you have already tried the above, share your experience and tips in the comments!

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