| Baking soda is a versatile and natural substance that | | | | favorite shampoo. Shampoo your hair as normal and |
| is made from sodium carbonate, soda ash, or sodium | | | | rinse thoroughly. The baking soda and shampoo |
| bicarbonate. It is a known fact that baking soda has | | | | mixture will help remove product residue allowing |
| numerous uses including baking, deodorizing, everyday | | | | your hair to be cleaner. |
| cleaning, and best of all beauty. | | | | 6. Whiter teeth: For whiter teeth, brush your teeth |
| Many beauty products can be created in the | | | | with baking soda. Rinse out your mouth with water |
| convenience of your own home using a box of | | | | when finished. |
| affordable baking soda and a few other ingredients. | | | | 7. Baking soda bath oil (for 1 bath): To create a |
| Below are ten beauty products that you can easily | | | | soothing bath oil, you will need 4 tablespoons of |
| make using baking soda. | | | | baking soda, 8 fluid ounces of honey, 16 fluid ounces |
| 1. Relaxing bath: To create a relaxing bath, add | | | | of milk, 16 tablespoons of sea or cooking salt, and 4 |
| ½ cup of baking soda to your bath water. This | | | | fluid ounces of baby oil. |
| will leave your skin feeling refreshed and smooth. | | | | In a large bowl, mix the baking soda, honey, milk, and |
| 2. Foot care: To give your feet a treat, mix 3 | | | | salt; stir well. Pour the mixture in a bath of warm |
| tablespoons of baking soda in a tub or basin of warm | | | | water and add the baby oil. Use your hands to stir |
| water. Soak your feet for desired amount of time. | | | | the mixture with the water and step into your |
| Then, create a paste of baking soda and water and | | | | soothing bath. |
| gently scrub your feet with it. Your feet will thank | | | | 8. Rough skin: To smooth rough skin on your elbows, |
| you for this! | | | | knees, and other areas, make a paste of baking soda |
| 3. Clean brushes and combs: To clean brushes and | | | | and water and rub on skin. Rinse away paste with |
| combs by removing natural build up of oil and hair | | | | warm water. |
| product residue, soak combs and brushes in a solution | | | | 9. Nail care: To soften your cuticles and clean your |
| of 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a small tub or basin | | | | nails, apply baking soda to your cuticle brush. Now, |
| of warm water. Rinse combs and brushes thoroughly | | | | scrub your nails and cuticles for great looking nails. |
| and allow them to dry before use. | | | | 10. Dry shampoo: Running late and don't have time to |
| 4. Skin exfoliant: To create a gentle skin exfoliant, | | | | shampoo? Mix 1 part baking soda, 1 part baby |
| create a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part | | | | powder, and 3 drops essential oil. Apply the mixture |
| water. Rub the mixture in a gentle circular motion to | | | | to the roots of your hair, including bangs, and comb |
| exfoliate your face and/or body. Rinse baking soda | | | | through. This mixture will absorb excess oils and |
| off with warm water. | | | | freshen up your hair. |
| 5. Hair care: For beautiful, shiny, and more | | | | Grab your box of baking soda and start creating |
| manageable hair, sprinkle a quarter-size of baking | | | | your own spa-like beauty products today! |
| soda into the palm of your hand and mix it with your | | | | |