Daily makeover can be inexpensive and a lot of fun. Pampering yourself with these beauty regimens and skin care tips doesn't mean you need to hurt your pockets. It's simple, you only baking soda, a kitchen staple for generations.
Now, it only does not help you springclean your homes but also give you healthier and more beautiful face, skin, hair and teeth.
Baking soda has been proven to be more than just a reliable kitchen and home partner as the Old Farmer's Almanac has identified its other amazing uses and benefits. Apart from this, Prevention.com highlighted some 'genius DIY beauty treatments' with baking soda. Here are its other health and hygiene benefits that you can all take advantage of.
1. Teeth Whitener
Commercial and drugstore dental whiteners are pricey and may compromise oral health if not properly applied. This natural teeth whitening agent lets you save money and gives you brighter results. A teaspoon of baking soda mixed with water, just enough to form a paste on your toothbrush. Gently brush and let it stay for a minute, rinse, follow with your toothpaste, rinse again and see a better smile.
2. Body Scrub, Expoliant, Soak and Detox
Baking soda can restore your skin and maintain a healthy PH level, so add this to your bath along with epsom salt, your favorite aroma oil or mint leaves to let you indulge more into the tub. Likewise, it is a way to eliminate additional toxins in your body. And while you chill in the bath, you can also put in some unto your palm and add oatmeal for a gentle, refreshing scrub.
Using it as tough calluses and cuticle softener as well as nail cleaner is also an option. You can also make it as your regular facial wash and scrub by simply adding honey.
3. Clarifying Shampoo
Get rid of extra product buildup in your hair by mixing the powder into your palm along with your favorite shampoo. Do as usual and rinse thoroughly. The baking soda helps remove the residue that styling products leave behind, gives your scalp some deep exfoliating treatment and clarifies your hair - making it shinier and healthier.
Hurry, go to your kitchen and try them now!
