Using Baking Soda For Acne

By zoe | Jul 21, 2010

A lot of people are asking about the connections of baking soda to pimples. Well then it’s time to end the debate. Yes, baking soda can treat pimples. And what I’m saying here is based on personal experience. Here are some baking soda options as home acne treatments.

Baking soda as face mask

Baking soda acne treatment is actually very effective. You can simply combine the powder with water to create a paste. This is placed for fifteen minutes on the skin. This makes the skin look fresh and cleans off dirt. You can do this four times every week, preferably done before going to sleep. Like most home acne remedies, don’t forget to wash your face before application. Don’t forget that rubbing your face with the towel is not advisable. Gentle patting or dabbing would be preferable.

Baking Soda Spot Treatment

This baking soda acne cure doesn’t differ too much with a face mask. However, what you do is place the paste on the pimple itself. Using warm water, this can be removed the following morning. You’ll find that baking soda has the capacity to dry out the skin of the pimple to remove trapped oils. Again, use a clean towel for drying.

Scars and baking soda

There are those who say that baking soda can reduce the amount of scars. Although I haven’t done this personally, others swears by this method.

Testing Baking Soda

People with sensitive skin aren’t really recommended to use this treatment. Try putting baking soda paste on the inside of your wrist first to test. Wait for the paste to dry out first before removing. If your skin starts to flush or itch, then skip the treatment altogether.

You can still try a number of treatment if this doesn’t work for you. You might also want to try out garlic, pumpkin or toothpaste. Pumpkin and garlic have all the earmarks of an effective face mask. They can also take care of any lingering scars. You can also place toothpaste directly on the pimple.

Keep in mind that these may take time to work. However, by sticking to just one routine, then you’ll be able to find out if the method really works. Also, don’t forget to lie an active and healthy lifestyle. This will supply your skin with the necessary nutrients to keep it healthy. Don’t forget to remove make up and wash your face daily.

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