Acne is caused when the skin pores gets blocked by oil and when bacteria starts growing on it, it causes pimples and acne. There are many products, natural home remedies to fight acne, amongst them baking soda is one.
According to skin care specialist, baking is not preferred daily. It absorbs the natural oils from the skin and makes it dry, scaly, irritated and itchy. Go for a patch test and then use it on the skin. It must be used once or twice a week, but not daily. After patch test, if you notice red skin, irritated or allergic skin, then consult your dermatologists.
What are the properties of baking soda to deal with acne?
Exfoliator:
Exfoliation is removing the dead skin cells. Baking soda acts as good exfoliator, by removing the dead skin cells and gives glowing skin.
Removes oil:
Baking soda prevents excess production of oil from sebaceous glands, thereby avoiding pimples and acne.
Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic:
It helps from skin burning sensation, swelling, redness and rash. It heals and soothes the skin.
Balances pH level of skin: baking soda is alkaline in nature and helps from popping out of the acne as it neutralises and balances the skin.
Note: remember after washing baking soda from the face, immediately apply moisturiser.
How to use baking soda for acne?
Baking soda pack:
Baking soda balances and neutralizes the skin pH balance and eliminates acne and pimples.
How to use?
- Take 2 tbsp of baking soda
- Add water or rose water to it
- Mix the paste and apply to the face
- Leave it for 15 min and wash off with lukewarm water
- Apply moisturiser
This must be done twice or once a week, seeing the intensity of acne on face.
Baking soda scrub:
It removes the acne and avoids formation of acne on skin. Honey moisturises the skin, lemon helps in killing bacteria and fungus on face.
Ingredients:
- Baking soda: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 2 tsp
- Honey: few drops
- Brown sugar: 2 tsp
How to use?
- Take a bowl add all the ingredients thoroughly
- Now apply the mix on face and start massaging on the affected areas
- Leave it for 10 min and wash off with lukewarm water (Also Read : Benefits and Side effects of Baking soda)
Baking soda face wash:
It can be used as face wash as well. Coconut oil is the natural cleanser, which removes excess oil and moisturises it.
Ingredients:
- Baking soda: 1 tbsp
- Coconut oil: few drops
- Face wash: 2 tbsp
How to use:
- Take the face wash
- To it add baking soda and coconut oil
- Mix well and apply to the face as face wash
- Start massaging your face with little water
- Leave it for 15 min
- Wash off with lukewarm water
- Do this twice a week (Also Read: Home Remedies For Acne)
Baking soda with tooth paste:
It is not a myth, but many of them used it and found the effective results. Just mix the toothpaste with baking soda and can find the better results.
Ingredients:
- Baking soda: 1 tbsp
- Tooth paste: ½ tsp
- Hot water or warm towel
How to use:
- Firstly clean your face with hot water steam or wrap your face with warm towel.
- Take a bowl drop to it tooth paste and add baking soda.
- Now add some water and start making it thick paste.
- Apply only on the acne and leave for 10 min.
- Wash off and apply moisturiser.
Oatmeal with baking soda:
Baking soda with oatmeal is the unique combination. Oatmeal has the properties to absorb excess oil from the skin and prevents acne.
Ingredients:
- Baking soda: 2 tbsp
- Oatmeal: 1 tbsp
How o use?
- Take a bowl and add baking soda and oat meal
- Add water to it to make the paste
- Apply on the mix on acne and leave for 15 min
- Wash off with cold water
Baking soda with olive oil:
Olive oil moisturises, soothes and repairs skin cells. This is the perfect face mask to remove acne, pimples, and scar and heals the skin.
Ingredients:
- Baking soda: 2 tbsp
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
How to use?
- Take the baking soda and add olive oil to it
- Mix the paste and apply on acne
- Leave it for 15 min and wash off with lukewarm water
Baking soda with milk:
Milk contains lactic acid, which removes the oil and closes the skin pores, which is the main reason for acne and moisturises skin.
Ingredients:
- Baking soda: 2 tbsp
- Milk : 1 tbsp
How to use?
- Take the baking soda and mix it with milk
- Apply it on acne and massage it in circular motion
- Leave it for 15 min and wash off. (Also Read : Benefits of Drinking Goat Milk)
Baking soda with aspirin:
Aspirin is treated to heal and remove acne and gives a pimple free skin.
Ingredients:
- Aspirin: 2 tablets
- Baking soda: 1 tbsp
How to use?
- Crush 2 tablets of aspirin and make the powder
- Add to it baking soda
- Take some water and make the paste
- Apply the paste on acne and massage it circular motion.
- Leave for 10 min and wash off with lukewarm water
Bottom line:
There are many home remedies to prevent acne, but baking soda is cost effective and has possessed effective results.