3 DIY Baking Soda Hacks
- Chhaya Nene
- Mar 21, 2018
- 1 min read
Baking Soda is that orange box your mother/father had sitting in the fridge. But WHAT was it doing there?
It traps odors which is great! But did you know baking soda can help with acne, bumps and rashes from waxing, soothing skin, and cleaning your oven?
There are many ways you can use baking soda in your life, here are just three that will save you money and is non-toxic!
1. Cleansing Facial Mask
Ingredients:
-1 part baking soda
-1 part coconut oil
Directions:
1) Mix both ingredients in a jar.
2) Apply to your face.
3) Put in on your face in circular motions for one minutes.
4) Leave on your face for 10-15 minutes.
5) Rinse off.
What to Expect:
-Brighter looking skin
-Helps fight acne or breakouts post waxing.
-Gets rid of excess oil
-Moisturizing.
2. Detox Bath
Ingredients:
-1 cup Epsom Salt
-1 cup Baking Soda
-3 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
-10 Drops Essential Oils
Directions:
1) Add the salt.
2) Next add the baking soda.
3) Add coconut oil and essential oils.
4) Mix everything together and enjoy!
3. Oven Cleaner
Ingredients:
-One whole lemon peel
-Apple cider/white vinegar
-Baking soda
Directions:
1) In a jar, combine all ingredients.
2) Let sit for 5 days.
3) Transfer to a spray bottle.
4) When ready to clean, sprinkle baking soda on affected areas.
5) Spray your mixture.
6) The baking soda will bubble, but that's normal.
7) Wipe away with a sponge after 15 minutes.
