If you ever bake from scratch, you probably have a box of baking soda tucked in one of your cabinets, awaiting the impulse to bake a batch of cookies. In fact, you probably know at least one more great use for baking soda, right? Certainly you have at least one more orange box lurking in the back of your refrigerator, absorbing stray food odors so that your loaf of bread doesn’t end up smelling like the fish filets you’re defrosting. Perhaps you even know a few household cleaning uses for baking powder, but could there be more? Could baking soda be useful in your beauty cabinet as well? Here are a few ideas to broaden your sodium bicarbonate horizons!
- As a clarifier
A hefty sprinkle of baking soda mixed with your favorite shampoo can boost cleansing properties and help remove styling product build-up, making hair cleaner and fuller.
- In a relaxing bath
Adding 1/2 cup of baking soda to your bath can soften and smooth skin, helping to wash away oils and soothe minor sunburns or skin irritations. This bath treatment has no harsh chemicals or fragrances to irritate delicate skin. Ahhh!
- To whiten teeth
Want a simple alternative to those expensive whitening treatments? Try a simple mix of water, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda (1:1:1 ratio) – brush for one minute and rinse thoroughly (careful not to swallow!) Used once or twice a week this simple treatment can help whiten teeth, keeping stains from wine, coffee and other offenders at bay and giving you something to smile about!
- As a dry shampoo
This one can be a lifesaver! For those days when you just can’t squeeze in a shampoo, a sprinkle of baking soda can serve as a dry shampoo. Just sprinkle a small amount onto scalp and roots. Then comb through and fluff. This easy beauty fix will not only absorb excess oils, but odors too!
- Mani/Pedi Exfoliant
We know how important exfoliating is to keep your skin looking bright and youthful, and Christie’s Daily Facial Exfoliating Polish is amazing for your face. But what about your hands and feet? Baking soda makes a great exfoliant! Just mix with a small amount of water and rub into hands, feet and heels to reveal softer, glowing skin underneath!
Sally Fritz
Great ways to use baking soda that I didn’t know!
brenda rose
I REALLY ENJOY THE TIPS ABOUT BAKING SODA I DO KNOW ABOUT THE TEETH BEING WHITER. I KNOW IT WORKS AND WILL TRY THE OTHER TIPS.
Theresa P
yes mom use it on our hair when out of shampoo when we were kids in PA
Lana
Great to know also I have heard it is good to keep in your fridge to kill any odors and it does work :))
tarranda
Thanks for insight on the tips of the great things baking soda will do.An I love treating my skin to another level of beauty.
Linda Stabno
Thank you for the information, very helpful
Edith Barlow
Great info!
Cheri
I always love learning how to use household products to better my life. Try white sugar and coconut oil as an exfoliator; sugar dissolves (I do this when I take my shower in the morning; and I rinse with cool water [all over])
Connie Robbins
Your articles are very helpful and I post them in my facebook.
Hannah Elworthy
Definitely try especially the tooth whitener. Thanks
Connie Terpening
Lots of thing I didn’t know about baking soda. Thank you
Shanell
Thanks,
I can’t wait to try the mani/pedi exfoliant! I will post results!
Katie
I like your tips and plan to use some of them. Thanks for posting.
Larisa Kravchenko
Great advices as usual. I am trying to read them all when I get an email from you., I actually surprised to hear these natural secrets being discussed nowadays, and thank you for that. These are old secrets (recipes) which our grand, grand mothers used and share with each other!
Loretta
Great information! Can’t wait to try the teeth whitening! Thank you! Love the emails! I learn sooo many new things from Christie!!
Molly williams
Keep me informed of any household products. I can use thank you