Sodium Bicarbonate Exfoliant : 5 Recipes

A sodium bicarbonate exfoliant is ideal for taking care of your skin. Discover five homemade baking soda recipes here!

Depending on the combinations, we will obtain an ideal bicarbonate exfoliant but we can also enjoy the benefits of other natural ingredients.

Baking soda has become the solution to eliminate bad odors, disinfect, shine a surface, whiten teeth, cook and even prevent insect infestation in your garden.

But how does it work as an exfoliant? As it is an antibacterial, astringent and anti-inflammatory product, it is ideal for removing impurities from the face.

Acne, spots and blackheads? This product does not only kill dead cells and bacteria. It also prevents them from spreading.

In addition, thanks to its alkaline properties and its pH level, it does not damage the skin.

However, it is important to perform an allergy test on a small area before using the following exfoliators on your entire face. Some skins are extremely sensitive.

1. Exfoliant with sodium bicarbonate and water

Thanks to its alkaline properties, sodium bicarbonate and water exfoliating cream helps oxygenate the skin and prevent wrinkles from appearing too soon.

In addition, it prevents the accumulation of fat and dander, as it softens the sebum and it becomes easier to remove it.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of sodium bicarbonate (10 g)
• 1 tablespoon of water (10 ml)

Preparation

• Mix the ingredients until a homogeneous paste is formed.
• Apply the paste to the face in circular massages and leave on for 25 minutes.
• Rinse with lukewarm water until the residue is removed.

2. Sodium bicarbonate and oatmeal scrub

This exfoliant is excellent for combating acne because it leaves the skin feeling smoother and more luminous.

Oats work as a natural moisturizer in addition to being a cleanser. Among its components we find vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of sodium bicarbonate (20 g)
• 2 tablespoons of oatmeal  (20 g)
• 1 tablespoon of water (10 ml)

Preparation

• Pour the baking soda and oatmeal into a container, mix and add the water.
• You will then obtain a creamy paste.
• Apply it on the clean face (especially on oily areas: forehead, nose and chin).
• Rinse it off with lukewarm water.

3. Sodium bicarbonate and milk scrub

The astringent properties of baking soda help remove blackheads and control oily skin as it softens the sebum and allows us to remove it more easily.

If milk provides us with vitamins, after its application to the skin, it becomes a natural moisturizer because it contains lactic acid which increases the production of collagen and elasticity.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of sodium bicarbonate (10 g)
• 1 tablespoon of milk (10 ml)

Preparation

• In a small container, mix the baking soda and milk until a paste is formed.
• Apply it on the face with circular massages until it is completely covered and leave on for 10 minutes.
• Then remove it with plenty of cold or lukewarm water.

4. Sodium bicarbonate and olive oil scrub

In this case the bicarbonate will take care of eliminating the unpleasant blackheads, because it contains antibacterial substances.

Olive oil is a wonderful element for the exfoliant because it is a product rich in antioxidants, fatty acids and minerals that hydrate and regenerate the skin.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of sodium bicarbonate (10 g)
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil (16 g)
• A tablespoon of lukewarm water (10 g)

Preparation

• Place the baking soda and olive oil in a container, then mix for a few seconds.
• Add the water and combine everything until you get a paste.
• Apply the mixture to the face in circular massages and cover the entire area.
• Finally, wash your face with plenty of lukewarm water.

5. Exfoliant with sodium bicarbonate, lemon and vinegar

The combination of these ingredients results in a natural exfoliant that leaves the skin soft and smooth.

Lemon is especially responsible for reducing spots, scars and bringing shine to your skin.

However, care should be taken with lemon as it can have the opposite effect, especially in the sun.

Apple vinegar contains alpha-hydracid responsible for removing dead skin and fat – appearing due to dehydration, poor nutrition, and a lack of vitamins – and balancing pH levels.

Additionally, sodium bicarbonate has astringent properties that kill bacteria and dead cells.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (10 ml)
• 1/2 glass of water (100 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of sodium bicarbonate (10 g)
• The juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 tablespoon of honey (25 g)

Preparation

• Dilute the tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in the water.
• In another container, place the baking soda and slowly add the vinegar and water mixture.
• Squeeze half a lemon and add it to the previous mixture as well.
• Finally add the tablespoon of honey and mix well until you get a paste.
• Apply the mixture to your face evenly and leave on for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Wash thoroughly with lukewarm water and finish with cold water to prevent the pores from remaining open.

In summary, sodium bicarbonate is a natural remedy, easy to prepare, within your pocket and above all, at the height of excellent beauty products.

All you have to do is choose the exfoliator that’s right for you.

So which one are you going to start with?