Baking soda is a chemical compound that appears as a fine powder. It releases bubbles of carbon dioxide when it interacts with an acid and a liquid. It’s most commonly used in baking, where it acts as a leavening agent.
There are many reason to use baking soda, but the number one reason is because this is a natural substance that will not harm you. Baking soda is a safe product that we can even eat everyday.
There are many uses of baking soda, but only the most prominent uses i include here:
- Use it as underarm deodorant by applying it with a powder puff.
- Exfoliating: Make a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water, and use as a gentle, exfoliating facial scrub after washing with soap and water. Rinse your face clean.
- Mix baking soda with oatmeal in your blender; it makes a great facial scrub.
- Remove strong odors from your hands by rubbing them with baking soda and water.
- To freshen breath, use 1 teaspoon baking soda in 1/2 glass of water, swish the solution through your teeth, and rinse.
- Mix half a teaspoon with peroxide paste and use it as toothpaste.
