How to use baking soda for skin whitening?
1. Baking Soda Pack
Baking soda face pack exfoliates skin and removes the dead cells, brighten skin and prevent acne.
- Mix 1 tsp of baking soda with just enough water or rose water to make a paste.
- Apply the paste on face with gentle circular motion to create a scrubbing effect for 30 seconds.
- Leave the pack on skin for 2 minutes.
- Instead of washing face directly with water, first wipe face with a damp tissue paper or damp towel to remove the pack.
- Now wash face with clean water to completely remove any traces of baking soda. This will prevent any baking soda from getting into your eyes.
- Follow the method once a week
Note1: You can add 1 tsp of honey to make a softer paste and apply on face to leave for 4 minutes before washing off.
Note2: Water can be replaced with buttermilk or almond milk to make the pack
Note3: Feel free to add 1 drop of any essential oil of your choice for a relaxing effect.
2. Baking Soda, Cornstarch And Olive Oil
If you have a sensitive skin then this face pack can help to brighten face without much of skin irritation.
- Based on your skins sensitivity mix half to one tsp baking soda with 1 tsp cornstarch and 2 drops olive oil.
- Add enough rose water/plain water/buttermilk/almond milk to make a paste
- Apply the pack on face and gently massage for 1-2 minutes taking care not to get close to the eye area.
- Leave the pack for around 5 to 6 minutes and no more than 10 minutes based on the type of your skin
- Wipe skin with a damp tissue paper and wash off.
- Follow the method twice a week
Note: To lighten underarm skin, tough skin of the knees and elbows mix 1 tbsp each of cornstarch and baking soda. Add enough water to make a paste and apply on skin. This pack not only lightens underarm but also helps to remove underarm odor.
3. Baking Soda and Orange Juice
The blend of baking soda and orange juice helps to remove blemishes and brighten up skin
- Mix 1 tsp baking soda with 2 tbsp fresh orange juice and apply on face.
- Leave for 8 to 10 minutes and wipe off with a damp tissue paper before washing off
Note: Orange juice can also be replaced with any other fresh fruit juice such as strawberry. Mint juice, cucumber juice, parsley juice, spinach juice, tomato juice and even aloe vera juice or gel can also be used. Remember to use only fresh homemade juice free from any added sugar and preservatives.
Note: Replace fruit juice with fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar and use on less sensitive areas of the skin such as neck, underarms, knees and elbows to brighten skin.
4. Baking Soda Fruit Pack
Papaya is a great skin tonic and when mixed with baking soda doubles the effect of skin whitening and brightening.
- Add 1 tsp baking soda to 2 tbsp of mashed ripe papaya. Now add 1 tsp honey and mix well
- Apply the pack on face and leave for 10 minutes.
- Wipe with a damp cloth and wash face with cool water
Note1: Papaya can be replaced with mashed banana, strawberry or apple.
Note2: If the mixture is runny then add a tsp of gram flour to make a workable mixture
5. Baking Soda, Orange Peel And Coconut Oil Scrub
- Mix 1 tsp baking soda with 2 tsp orange peel powder and enough coconut oil to make a thick paste
- Apply the paste on clean face and massage gently for 2 minutes to scrub away the dead cells
- Let the mixture sit on face for 2 more minutes and wipe face with a damp cloth or tissue paper before washing of with water
- Follow the process once a week
Note: Orange peel powder can be replaced with lemon peel powder. You can also add 1 drop of any essential oil.
Tips & Precautions
- Before trying out the above remedies with baking soda, always do a patch test to skin to check for sensitivity
- Baking soda when used in the right quantity based on the skins sensitivity can be helpful to lighten skin. But do not over do with this ingredient as it can dry out your skin
- Take care to avoid applying baking soda near the sensitive areas of eyes. If the ingredient accidently gets into eyes, then wash eyes immediately several times with clean water
- Remember not to leave baking soda on face for long time or more than 10 minutes
- After using baking soda on skin remember to completely clean skin to ensure no traces of the ingredient is left behind
The above remedies when used with precaution can help to whiten skin. In case you find baking soda irritating your skin then discontinue its use. Share with us more remedies of using baking soda for whitening skin.
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