Baking soda

[Zenisha]

What really does baking soda do. i have heard many peoples talking about baking soda, so does it just smooth your skin or it has other benefits.

[AGELESSONE]

Makes a great homemade toothpaste combined with hydrogen peroxide and cinnamon. It's also use during skin peels (glycolic acid, lactic acid, TCA)
to neutralize the solution to stop further burning, peeling.

[Dennis]

A paste from baking soda can be very effective when used in cleaning and scrubbing

[vencasand]

it lowers acidity. it can be used for a heartburn medicine, it is safe to use as a bath ingredient, i guess when you use it on your face as a cleanser it just helps the ph be more normal. it can help your refrigerator stay fresh by absorbing odors. it can put out small fires. you add it to cookie dough!, it can be used as a cleanser, a toothpaste, it is just an all around must have in your kitchen!!!

[Zenisha]

So it basically neutralize everything.. Thanks.

[el canadiano]

Good sink cleaner. It removes oil from pores, if I remember correctly.

[jhonny173]

Heres some list and how to use:

Chlorine remover: Rinse hair with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda in 1 pint water to remove the dullness or discoloration caused by chlorinated pools.

Combs and brushes: Hair spray and oil buildup on combs and brushes can be removed by soaking them in a sink of warm water and adding 3 tablespoons baking soda and 3 tablespoons bleach.

Skin
The elements can do a lot of damage to skin. Baking soda can be a friend to your skin.

Hands: Remove fish, onion, or garlic odor from hands with a solution of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water or liquid soap. Rub mixture in your hands, and rinse off.

Elbows: Rub a baking-soda paste onto your elbows to smooth away rough skin.

Feet: Soak tired feet in a basin of warm water with 3 tablespoons baking soda.

Add 4 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart warm water, and soak feet for 10 minutes to relieve foot itch.

Smooth rough and hardened calluses and heels by massaging them with a paste of 3 parts baking soda per 1 part water.

Soothe minor mishaps: For sunburn pain, saturate a washcloth with a solution of 4 tablespoons baking soda in 1 quart water. Apply to affected area.

Ease windburn or poison ivy irritation with a paste of 3 parts baking soda and 1 part water. Do not use on broken skin.

Relaxing baths: Baking soda added to the bathwater has a softening effect on the skin. Add 1/2 cup to a full bath.

Make bubbling bath salts with 21/2 cups baking soda, 2 cups cream of tartar, and 1/2 cup cornstarch. Mix them together, and store in a covered container. Use 1/4 cup per bath.

Relieve itchy wintery skin in a bath with 1 cup baking soda and 11/4 cups baby oil in the water.

Sponge bath: Freshen up with a washcloth dipped in a solution of 4 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart water.

Deoderant: Apply cornstarch to your underarms with a powder puff first, then apply the baking soda.
Homemade Antacid With Baking Soda
Take 1/2 teaspoon baking soda in 1/2 glass of water to relieve acid indigestion or heartburn. Read antacid use information on the baking soda package before using.

Warning: People who must restrict salt intake should not use baking soda as an antacid. Do not take for nausea, stomachache, gas, cramps, or distention from overeating.
Nail Care

Clean fingernails and toenails by scrubbing them with a nailbrush dipped in baking soda. This also softens cuticles.

Tooth & Mouth Care

Baking soda is a traditional item in old-fashioned toothpaste. You can still use it today.

Toothpaste: Mix 3 parts baking soda with 1 part salt. Add 3 teaspoons of glycerin. Add 10 to 20 drops of flavoring (peppermint, wintergreen, anise, or cinnamon) and enough water to make a paste. Spoon into a small, refillable squeeze bottle.

Sprinkle baking soda into your palm, dip a damp toothbrush into it, and brush your teeth.

Refreshing mouthwash: To freshen breath, use 1 teaspoon baking soda in 1/2 glass of water, swish the solution through your teeth, and rinse.

Dentures and other dental appliances: Soak dentures in a solution of 2 teaspoons baking soda dissolved in warm water.

Use baking soda to soak athletic mouthguards, retainers, or other oral appliances.

Scrub dentures, mouthguards, and retainers with a toothbrush dipped in baking soda.

Soak toothbrushes in a baking-soda solution overnight.

Facial Care

Baking soda can also do wonders for your face.

Exfoliating: Make a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water, and use as a gentle, exfoliating facial scrub after washing with soap and water. Rinse your face clean.

Mix baking soda with oatmeal in your blender; it makes a great facial scrub.

Shaving: Men with sensitive skin may find that a solution of 1 tablespoon baking soda in 1 cup water makes a great preshave treatment or a soothing aftershave rinse.

For instant relief of razor burn, dab on a baking-soda solution.

[dale91]

Cool tips..thanks...

BAking soda for what? whitening? not really...softener? not really...maybe just an "add-on" to something is okay...If you want softener, use olive oil...whitening, use milk...these are simple remedies that you can use that are available inside the house... check out darkskinsecrets on the web if you need some expert advice..