12 Ways to Use Baking Soda in Your Beauty Regimen Klaudia Tirico
You know that box of baking soda stashed in the back of your fridge? It’s not just good for eliminating gnarly odors caused by the leftover Chinese food your roommate forgot to throw out. The household staple works wonders on your hair, skin and nails – just add water! Arm & Hammer hooked us up with 12 surprising (and genius) ways to incorporate baking soda in your beauty routine.
Wash away dead skin cells and prep your bod before self-tanning with an exfoliating paste made of three parts baking soda and one part water. Rub it on in circular motions and rinse.
Boys can get in on the baking soda action, too! Mix one tablespoon baking soda with one cup of water, slap it on before you shave and get instant relief.
Your brushes and combs are a Mecca for natural oil and hair product residue buildup. Get rid of it by soaking your hair tools in a solution of one teaspoon baking soda and warm water.
Dip a small brush (such as a toothbrush) into some dry baking soda and scrub nail beds and cuticles. Then, make a paste out of three parts baking soda and one part water. Rub it on in circular motions, rinse and apply your favorite nail polish.
Make a paste out of three parts baking soda and one part water for an easy hand scrub that neutralizes odors. You can even just add three parts of baking soda to your liquid hand soap.
