7 Baking Soda Recipes For Your Face

Thanks to the texture and properties of baking soda, we can mix it with multiple ingredients and include it in different beauty recipes to take care of of our skin.

Baking soda is a white water soluble solid compound that has the ability to remove dead skin cells. It is known for its properties in the dental sector and is used as a natural toothpaste, thanks to its deep cleaning capacity.

On the other hand, it is a great moisturizer for the skin and it is excellent for obtaining a soft and firm texture, completely free of impurities.

Here we are giving you some of the best recipes that you can make with this ingredient and other products that you already have at home or that are easy to acquire and inexpensive.

1. Lemon baking soda

Lemon is a fruit capable of removing stains effectively.

Plus, it has astringent properties that help brighten your face and help fight acne.

The bicarbonate causes these effects to increase and improve the skin without any risk.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of baking soda (10 g)
• 1 tablespoon of water (10 g)
• The juice of half a lemon

Preparation

• In a plastic container, mix the three ingredients until you get a smooth paste.
• Then apply the paste on the face and leave on for 20 minutes.
• Rinse it off with lukewarm or cold water.

Use this recipe in the evening, every day, to counteract the effects of the sun’s rays on your skin.

2. Honey in baking soda

Baking soda and honey recipes give excellent natural astringents that work as skin lighteners.

Unlike the previous mask, there is no acidity in this one. This is important if your skin is very delicate or you have open wounds as it can be particularly painful.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon of honey (25 g)
• a spoonful of baking soda (10 g)
• 1 tablespoon of water (10 ml)

Preparation

• In a cup, mix the ingredients until you get a creamy consistency.
• Then apply this preparation on your face and leave on for 20 minutes.
• Remove with plenty of water until no honey residue remains.

3. Baking soda and coconut oil

Coconut oil is a powerful moisturizer recommended for combating skin conditions that cause dryness and cracking of the skin.

In addition, thanks to its moisturizing properties and delicacy, we recommend it if your skin is sensitive or has suffered abuse due to chemicals or the sun.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of baking soda (10 g)
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (15 g)

Preparation

• Mix until you get a consistent paste.
• Then apply to the skin of your face, and leave on for 20 minutes.
• Rinse it off with lukewarm water.

4. Cinnamon, honey, baking soda and lemon

Cinnamon is an excellent facial cleanser because it has anti-inflammatory properties that help fight acne and prevent the appearance of spots on the face.

On the other hand, honey provides the smoothness and antioxidants your face needs after a day of being exposed to chemicals and pollution.

Finally, the function of baking soda and lemon is to remove anything that clogs your pores for completely clean, deep skin.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of baking soda (20 g)
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (5 g)
• The juice of half a lemon
• 5 tablespoons of honey (125 g)

Preparation

• Mix all the ingredients until you reach a creamy consistency.
• Apply to the skin of the face and leave on for 15 minutes.
• Remove with cold water.

5. The egg and the baking soda

The egg is an excellent facial rejuvenator, a characteristic that has earned it wide recognition in the world of natural facial treatments.

Thanks to this mask, you will obtain a more toned skin.

Ingredients

• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon of baking soda

Preparation

• Mix the egg white and the baking soda until you form a smooth paste.
• Then apply to the area affected by wrinkles and acne spots with circular motions.
• Leave it on for 30 minutes and then rinse it off with plenty of lukewarm water.

6. Aloe vera and baking soda

The use of aloe vera or its gel has become common in recent years, especially in the treatment of wounds and burns.

Recipes with baking soda mixed with aloe vera give us a facial cleanser suitable for preventing and combating the presence of acne on the face.

In addition, it is also a good remedy to refresh the skin after sunburn.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of baking soda (10 g)
• 3 tablespoons of aloe vera crystal (45 g)

Preparation

• In a container, mix the two ingredients and with gentle circular movements, then apply to the mainly affected areas.
• Leave on for 30 minutes.
• After the time is up, rinse off with lukewarm water

7. Baking soda and milk

Milk is a common ingredient in beauty programs thanks to its moisturizing effects.

This recipe provides abundant amounts of minerals and vitamins. It is also able to stimulate the production of collagen, which directly contributes to the reduction of wrinkles on the skin.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of baking soda (20 g)
• 1/4 cup of liquid milk (62 ml)

Preparation

• Mix the milk and baking soda
• Then apply to your skin and leave on for 25 minutes.
• Rinse with plenty of water.

This recipe is a great remedy for blackheads.