Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Surprising Uses Of Baking Soda

 Baking Soda has numerous benefits to our health and beauty.

Did you know;

* You can use baking soda as a face wash-Just mix a tablespoon of baking soda with 2-3 tablespoons of water and gently massage into your face for about  one mimute in circular motions,then rinse.This will make your skin very soft and smooth.
*Use as a deodorant-Mix about 3 tbsp of baking soda in a bowl,add 2-3 drops of essential oil. Mix it all together and your deodorant is ready. You can use a powder puff or cotton wool to apply it to your armpit'it will neutralize underarms odour.
* Baking soda as shampoo-Mix some baking soda with your favourite shampoo,just enough measure for the quantity of shampoo you want to use. Wash your hair with this mix at least for once in a month.
*For teeth whithening- You can either apply some baking soda on your toothbrush and brush as usual or add o little of it on your brush with your toothpaste.Brush gently considering the nature of baking soda. Do this for about 2 days and stop until after about a month or thereabout. Do not do this if you have sensitive teeth.
*Wash your makeup brushes-This will help remove oil build-ups and residue from your cosmetic tools.Mix 1 tbsp of baking soda to a cup of water and soak your brushes.
*Wash your fruits and veggies
*Mouthwash-Mix a tablespoon of baking soda and 2-3 drops of peppermint oil in a glass of water.baam! Your mouthwash is ready.It will neutralise bacteria and freshen your breath.

Note:Baking soda is non toxic and it is very effective,tried and tested.