Baking soda is an effective component of homemade face masks, scrubs, and peels. The special composition of the ingredient deeply cleanses and renews the skin.
This is an excellent remedy for acne, blackheads, and inflammation. It is not recommended to apply it to the skin in its pure form, as it can cause burns and cause microdamages. It is enough to make masks every week or two; do not experiment with dry skin - too frequent exposure to soda can cause unwanted reactions.
Read more about its use and precautions below.
Useful properties of the ingredient
The ingredient must be used in combination with water - it consists of hydrogen, oxygen and softens the effect of the powder.
Natural remedies are no less effective than store-bought ones, they just need to be prepared and applied correctly.
Basic action for the face:
- antiseptic;
- cleansing;
- emollient;
- disinfectant;
- protomicrobial;
- antiallergic.
If you make masks regularly and according to all the rules, you can eliminate many skin problems at almost no cost. Try also masks with hydrogen peroxide according to recipes here.
Choosing a whitening composition
In cosmetology, the following products are considered the most tested and effective for whitening skin:
- fermented milk products (kefir, sour cream, milk);
- lemon juice;
- Apple vinegar;
- cucumber compresses;
- parsley;
- viburnum berries, cranberries and black currants;
- egg white;
- soda;
- hydrogen peroxide.
Cleaning your face with baking soda
It has an abrasive, polishing effect, so it will be a good alternative to a store-bought facial scrub or peeling. Basic cleaning rules:
- keep the mask for no more than 10 minutes;
- Use boiled or purified water, mineral water, but without gases, is also suitable;
- It is advisable to repeat the procedure every 10 days or a little less;
- Before using a new recipe, do an individual tolerance test in a separate area;
- Be sure to apply cream after cleansing.
Use only a freshly prepared mask, since baking soda may react with other components during storage.
Important. Soda is more of a healing agent. It is not recommended to make such masks only as a preventive measure.
The benefits of facial masks
Soda has a number of beneficial properties. Basic:
- removal of impurities, opening of pores;
- removal of toxins, waste;
- elimination of blackheads;
- regulation of sebum secretion processes;
- reduction of greasiness;
- softening;
- rejuvenation;
- alignment of color, relief.
Make sure that the product does not come into contact with mucous membranes, since reactions in this case can be of any kind. It is best mixed with honey, egg, yogurt, apple, sour cream, cream. If used correctly, regeneration will accelerate and the overall appearance of the epidermis will improve. In summer, during the active sun season, such peelings are not recommended. You can learn about the benefits of masks with nicotinic acid by following the link.
Soda is a chemical product. Therefore, it is not recommended to keep masks with it on for a long time.
Indications for use
Main indications for the use of soda masks:
- black dots;
- increased greasiness;
- greasy shine;
- rashes, acne;
- uneven terrain;
- wrinkles;
- enlarged, clogged pores.
Indications for the use of soda masks
It is not recommended to apply baking soda to the skin in its pure form, as it can cause burns and cause microdamages. In general, you need to be careful with this product - first make sure that it suits you, do not tolerate burning, itching, take immediate action in case of allergies and other unwanted reactions. It is also worth trying the masks with mumiyo collected here.
Cleaning with soda is simple, affordable and effective. This recipe can replace salon peeling.
Reviews
Olga: I often used soda as a scrub, but I didn’t even think about the fact that you could make face masks based on soda. Good recipes, you will definitely have to try them yourself.
Veronica: The “baking soda + peroxide” mask has a good effect, I tested it on myself. Thus, I treated acne and unsuccessful use of self-tanning cream. The only negative is that it cannot be used frequently; the opposite effect may occur in the form of irritation and redness of the skin. The mask with lemon juice is too strong for me and stings the skin quite painfully. I thought about diluting the lemon with water, but I doubt that the effect of the product will last. It is good to use dairy products for dilution, especially milk or cream. In general, the best way is to just look in the refrigerator; everything that can be used for such masks is usually always at hand.
Natasha: I don’t like multi-component formulations, so I usually use two or three ingredients, no more. I’ve been using soda masks for a long time, at one time I even completely forgot about them, then I started using them again. A big plus is the availability of all components; you don’t need to buy anything special.
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Recipes for the best homemade masks
Let's look at popular recipes for face masks with different effects:
Cleansing
Dissolves impurities, removes blackheads and sebaceous plugs. For a teaspoon of water or facial wash, take 2 teaspoons of soda. Mix the powder until a paste forms and apply to the face, paying special attention to the problem T-zone. To enhance the effect of an effective cleansing mask, the epidermis is pre-steamed. You can wash your face with mineral water.
Scrub
Tightens pores, cleanses, refreshes. Ingredients: baking soda and water in equal proportions. They are combined together and applied with massaging movements to a clean, steamed face. You need to wash off the composition with warm water, then apply a cream or a nourishing mixture such as an avocado mask.
From blackheads
The product effectively removes impurities and soothes inflammation. For a teaspoon of soda, take the same amount of yeast, a little warm water, mix everything until a thick mass is obtained. Apply the mask to cleansed skin and keep for 15 minutes. Wash with herbal decoction. More ways to remove blackheads in the article.
With salt
Cleanses, smoothes, softens. For a teaspoon of salt (regular or sea), take the same amount of soda and a little water. As a result of mixing the components, you should get a paste. Rinse off after 10 minutes with water.
With aspirin
A mixture of soda and aspirin kills bacteria and cleanses cells. The formula is effective for acne, redness, and age spots. For a teaspoon of soda you need 5 aspirin tablets, 30 ml of water and a little calendula decoction. Before use, crush the tablets and add the remaining ingredients. It is advisable to apply the mask to steamed skin; do not leave it on for longer than 8 minutes. Other masks with acetylsalicylic acid in this material.
With honey
The composition gently cleanses, smoothes wrinkles, and is ideal for dry skin. Take a tablespoon of cream, honey, and soda on the tip of a knife. Use liquid honey or melt thick honey to mix the ingredients evenly. Distribute the mixture evenly, hold for 10 minutes, then rinse with herbal decoction or plain water.
With lemon
The mask relieves inflammation, soothes, cleanses, disinfects, and moisturizes. You will need 2 tablespoons of baking soda, a teaspoon of honey, and the juice of half a lemon. Apply the mixture in a thin layer and leave for 10-15 minutes. Please note that lemon is quite aggressive - it is not recommended to use it in summer; do a test first.
With oatmeal
Oatmeal will need to be ground into flour first. If this is inconvenient, they can be replaced with potato starch. Masks with starch will also give a tightening effect. For a teaspoon of soda you need 2 tablespoons of flour and a little water to make a homogeneous paste. The porridge should not be thick or runny; spread the mask over cleansed facial skin, leave for 10 minutes and wash. To enhance the anti-inflammatory effect, add 3 drops of tea tree oil to the mixture.
Orange juice scrub
Perfectly cleanses, refreshes and tightens pores. It is advisable to use freshly squeezed juice, in equal proportions with soda. Combine the components, apply to the face, and do a light massage. The procedure lasts about 5 minutes, rinse off the mixture and apply the cream.
With egg white, yogurt, strawberries, honey
Tightens pores, dries, nourishes, removes dead cells, relieves inflammation, tightens pores. Ingredients: a tablespoon of pureed strawberries, a tablespoon of honey, two plain yogurts, an egg white, a couple of tablespoons of almond flour, and the same amount of soda. The quantity of products can be changed, the main thing is to maintain the proportions. First beat the soda with the egg white, then add the other ingredients. Keep the mask on for up to 15 minutes. The recipe is not suitable for sensitive, dry skin; procedures should not be carried out too often either. Strawberry masks are rich in acids, which give the effect of fruit peelings.
Recipes for various masks with soda
Neutral ingredients - cream, yogurt, chicken egg. You may be allergic to honey, citrus fruits, or berries.
Important. Heavy cream with increased greasiness, even in combination with soda, is contraindicated.
How to cook properly
Making masks is very simple; prepare a container - it should be non-metal so that the main component does not react, and clean. Brushes, spoons, and brushes are also pre-disinfected - it is very undesirable to neglect precautions, since the risks of infection are high.
Tablets and solids, if the formulation requires their use, are pre-dissolved. Make sure there are no granules, crystals, or lumps. It is not recommended to make homemade masks in reserve, as they quickly deteriorate. Leftovers are not even stored in the refrigerator - it would be better to just throw them away.
Important. You shouldn’t keep the product for longer than the prescribed time - after all, soda is a rather aggressive substance.
Rules for applying masks
The main ingredient must be used wisely so as not to injure the skin or cause a burn. Basic rules for home beauty therapy:
- Use only purified water, preferably mineral water without gases;
- before using the next new recipe, make the text from the inside of the elbow or on the wrist, you need to keep the composition for 5-10 minutes - use it on the face only if there are no unwanted reactions;
- Normally, there should be no itching, burning or redness when using soda;
- To enhance the effect, before starting the procedure, steam your face over a steam bath and cleanse it with a scrub and peeling;
- Apply masks using gentle circular movements.
Apply the mask in the direction of the arrows
It is not recommended to keep the composition for longer than 10 minutes; it is best to wash it off with herbal infusion or just warm water. It is necessary to apply cream at the end of the procedure.
Never apply baking soda to your eyelids or lips.
It is enough to make masks every week or two; do not experiment with dry skin - too frequent exposure to soda can cause unwanted reactions. The recipes are used regularly or in courses of 10 procedures.
Precautions and side effects
Bicarbonate is a biologically active, aggressive substance, so extreme caution must be used when using it externally and internally.
Before home procedures, be sure to consult with specialists: they will tell you whether the method is suitable in your particular case.
Contraindications for sodium bicarbonate include:
- Significant damage to the upper layer of the epidermis (scratches, abrasions, burns, cracks, severe acne).
- Dry skin type - baking soda greatly dries out the skin, so its use can lead to peeling. Even if you have an oily or combination type, be sure to apply a moisturizing or nourishing cream after bicarbonate.
- Sensitivity of the epidermis and allergic reactions. Before applying products to your face, check whether you are allergic to the components. This can be done by holding the mixture on the inner crook of your elbow or wrist for 15 minutes and then waiting another 50–60 minutes. Otherwise there is a risk of severe burns.
In addition to the above cases, carefully monitor the body's reaction to the components: it is not recommended to keep solutions, compresses and masks on the skin for more than 15 minutes, with rare exceptions. In this case, bicarbonate is most often applied in a diluted form, for example diluted in water. This way the substance will have a milder effect on the cover. When applying bicarbonate-based products, avoid the area around mucous membranes (eyes, lips).
Contraindications
Despite its naturalness and relatively low aggressiveness, soda has a powerful effect and can irritate the skin. It is not recommended for use when:
- peeling;
- increased sensitivity;
- very thin skin;
- presence of wounds, cracks, inflammations.
The most important contraindication is skin sensitivity and inflammation.
Products can be used for dry skin, but only if the recipe for their preparation involves the use of additional softening ingredients - for example, honey or olive oil. Too often the procedures are not carried out in this case either. But homemade masks with baking soda will definitely not harm oily epidermis.
Helpful advice. Experiment with different recipes to find yours.
Description, causes and treatment of the disease
Melanin, located in the deep layer of the epidermis, is responsible for the color of our skin, and when it accumulates in the cells, the upper stratum corneum darkens. The disease manifests itself in the form of freckles, lentigines, moles (nevi).
Attention! Symptoms indicating an abnormal course of the disease: melasma, melanoma, phototoxic reactions. If you notice the above signs, immediately contact a dermatologist and oncologist.
Possible causes of sudden external changes in the stratum corneum include:
- Exposure to bile pigments, ink, silver, hemosiderin and other substances. In such cases, pigmentation is a symptom of another ailment.
- Exposure to ultraviolet rays - spots appear on the skin in exposed areas exposed to the sun.
- Changes in hormonal levels as a result of taking oral contraceptives, hormone therapy, or pregnancy.
- Perfumes, cosmetics, medicines with photosensitizing substances.
- Elderly age.
- Disturbance of metabolic processes in the body.
In most cases, treatment of skin spots does not guarantee complete recovery: only partial lightening is possible.
Depending on the type of formation, the specialist prescribes drug therapy and a Wood's lamp examination. The set of procedures, as a rule, is supplemented with folk methods used independently at home.
One of the most common ways to lighten age spots on the face and body, mainly freckles, is sodium bicarbonate, or ordinary baking soda.
