Where is the first place in your home you look to find health and beauty products? The most common answer is probably the bathroom, or medicine cabinet. Actually one of the best and most universal health and beauty products is probably located in your kitchen. So, what is this wonder product? The answer is baking soda. Baking soda has been used for many years in the kitchen, but it has been used for health and beauty for just as long. Below are several uses for baking soda that can help you save money while keeping you beautiful and healthy.
The next time you go out to the beach and get sunburn, give baking soda a try. To relieve the pain caused by sunburn, make a paste using one part water and three parts baking soda. Apply to your sunburn for a cooling relief.
Baking soda and water can be used to relieve the swelling, itching, and burning associated with bee stings and other insect bites. Make a paste and apply directly to the affected area. Warning, if you are allergic to bees baking soda will not help with the allergic reactions so seek medical attention if you are allergic to bee stings.
Baking soda has been used as toothpaste for several years. Make a paste with three parts water and one part baking soda for great toothpaste. You can also add a couple drops of peppermint flavoring to make it taste good. Also mix one teaspoon baking soda with a cup of water for a great mouthwash that leaves your mouth feeling fresh and clean.
Baking soda is a great underarm deodorant. It keeps your armpits smelling fresh all day. To instantly neutralize underarm odors, apply a small amount of dry baking soda under each armpit.
Baking soda is a great facial exfoliate. Simply make paste using one part water to three parts baking soda. This is a great facial scrub that leaves your face glowing with beauty.
Baking soda is also great for removing rough dead skin from the elbows and feet. Make a paste and scrub your elbows and feet to leave them looking and feeling soft and smooth.
Have you ever wished there was a simple way to clean the oil and hairspray residue from your combs and brushes? Simply mix one teaspoon of baking soda with a small glass of water and presto, your combs and brushes will be squeaky clean.
Add a teaspoon of baking soda to your favorite bottle of shampoo. This will aid in rinsing away other hair products to leave your hair feeling clean and very manageable.
Probably one of the most versatile products ever, baking soda has so many uses it is simply amazing. From deodorizing you refrigerator to brushing your teeth, baking soda has been helping people for many decades. The above ideas will help you to stay beautiful and healthy without spending hundreds of dollars on expensive health and beauty products. With the economy the way it is, people are looking for ways to cut spending, and at less than five dollars a box baking soda can save you money while keeping you beautiful and healthy.
