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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.Image design by: Taylor Cox -
Refreshing Bath Soak Klaudia Tirico
Pour a half cup of baking soda into your next bath for a mini getaway into bliss that leaves your skin super soft. -
Deodorant Klaudia Tirico
No deo? No problem. Simply dust some baking soda on your underarms to absorb odor naturally.
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Facial and Body Exfoliant Klaudia Tirico
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. -
Sunburn Relief Klaudia Tirico
Soak a washcloth in a mix of four tablespoons baking soda and one quart water and place on the irritated area to quickly soothe sunburnt skin. -
Pre-shave Treatment for Men Klaudia Tirico
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. -
Brush and Comb Cleanser Klaudia Tirico
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. -
Hair Wash Klaudia Tirico
Add a sprinkle of baking soda into your favorite shampoo to wash away unwanted styling product residue without stripping your hair. -
Manicure Klaudia Tirico
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. -
Hand Wash Klaudia Tirico
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. -
Foot Soak Klaudia Tirico
Start your at-home pedi with a baking soda soak. Simply add three tablespoons of baking soda in warm water, dip, scrub and soak. -
Mouth Refresher Klaudia Tirico
Add one teaspoon of baking soda into half a glass of water for an odor neutralizing mouth wash. Just don’t swallow! -
Oral Cleanser Klaudia Tirico
Dip a damp toothbrush into dry baking soda for squeaky clean and bright pearly whites. (Note: baking soda does not prevent cavities.)
