There are so many multi tasking kitchen ingredients, and baking soda is one of them! It is a staple kitchen and home ingredient, but I’m sure after reading these extraordinary uses of baking soda mentioned in this post, you are bound to get surprised!
To Remove Dandruff Buildup
Baking soda is 10 times cheaper than hair serums and shampoos which you use to fix your hair problems. Dandruff buildup is a common problem when you actually spot dandruff forming layers and layers over the scalp which makes it over dry. Baking soda can help remove dandruff or any other product buildup from the scalp. You need to mix some baking soda in water and apply it on the roots of the tresses. If you have an extra brush, you can evenly apply on the scalp and leave it undisturbed for 15 minutes and wash off with water.
To Remove Makeup
Using baking soda as a makeup remover is a one of its gentle use. You need to dilute 2 spoons of baking soda in appropriate quantity of water so that the texture is neither runny nor thick in consistency. It need to look more like a soft paste, which can be used as a facial scrub too. Now, apply this mixture in circular motion. This will help to remove makeup gently and also will give you a radiant skin. Wash off with lukewarm water and pat dry.
As A Dry Shampoo
Now, you don’t need to shell out extra money to buy expensive dry shampoos from the market. Homemade kitchen remedies have always proved to give the same results like the artificially chemical filtered products. Introducing baking soda as a dry shampoo will never disappoint you. Put some baking soda mixed with talcum powder on the hair brush and run it over the hair.
To Clean Makeup Brushes
Brushes can be a long term investment, if you look after them the way they want to. Baking soda can clean hair and makeup brushes which can be a breeding ground for bacteria. You just need to add some baking powder to lukewarm water and keep the brushes submerged in it overnight or for few hours. You can also make a paste of baking soda and water and pour it on the bristles. This will also cleanse your brushes thoroughly.
As A Bath Soak
Not to mention, bath soak is the best remedy to keep your body fresh and also germ free. This inexpensive product can actually be used in a bath soak to freshen your body and also keep you odour free. Incorporating baking soda in water while bathing can be beneficial in rainy as well as summer season where you perspire a lot and also the body releases some unpleasant smell.
As A Face Wash
The most inexpensive homemade face wash can now give you soft, supple and glowing skin. Baking soda is used in a large variety of face washes which help to give you a flawless, glowing skin. Mix some baking soda to water and wash your wash with this. If the consistency of the paste is thick, you can even use it as a scrub and if the consistency is runny, use it as a face wash.
So, how many of these were you aware of? I hope, I made you aware you some inexpensive and effective remedies that you all must try!
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Don’t know about kitchen but it surely has become a beauty staple for me. It works wonders on dark knees and elbows too. I don’t have a bathtub, but can use it as a foot soak.
This is excellent for foot sock and also as a face wash. It is baking soda everywhere these days 🙂
Wow, I didn’t know baking soda could be used to clean makeup brushes, cool info Rima 🙂
I had no idea baking soda can be used as a makeup brushes cleanser! I have heard about baking soda being used as a face wash but have never tried it 🙂