Bicarbonate on the face: benefits, contraindications and powerful recipes

Baking soda is well known for its household utilities, from cooking to cleaning. But did you know that this powerful ingredient can also make your skin more beautiful? You will check out some benefits of bicarbonate on your face, as well as discover amazing recipes and possible contraindications.

4 benefits of baking soda for the face

According to beautician Suelin Korb, baking soda offers some skin benefits when applied to the face. Are they:

• Acts as an exfoliant: Suelin explains that, because it has a structure composed of fine granules, bicarbonate is considered a physical exfoliant that removes dead cells and other impurities from the face, leaving the skin clean and smoother.
• Lightens blemishes: the beautician explains that with the removal of these dead cells “the skin will appear lighter and more luminous, which helps in the lightening of more superficial blemishes”, she says.
• Reduces oiliness: due to its alkaline nature, bicarbonate helps to reduce the oiliness of the skin, as it changes its pH, and thus also reduces enlarged pores. This action can fight acne.
• Eliminates bacteria: by removing impurities easily, bicarbonate is a great fighter against bacteria that can eventually appear on the skin.

But how could these benefits be achieved? There are some homemade recipes that can help.

Baking soda on the face: 3 powerful recipes

Check out some homemade recipes to use baking soda on the skin of the face.

Bicarbonate on face for acne

1. Mix 1 teaspoon of honey with 1 teaspoon of baking soda;
2. Apply to the skin of the face;
3. Let it act for 20 minutes;
4. Wash your face well;
5. Apply a moisturizer of your choice.

In this recipe, honey has exfoliating power and bicarbonate helps regulate skin oiliness. Come and see!

In addition to drying the pimples, this homemade recipe leaves the skin of the face soft and hydrated. Ideally, use it twice a week.

Bicarbonate on the face with rose milk

1. Mix 3 tablespoons of rose milk with 1 tablespoon of baking soda;
2. Apply on the face;
3. Let it act for at least 5 minutes;
4. Wash your face well.

The mask with bicarbonate and rose milk helps to lighten blemishes. See the video:

Exfoliates the skin, removing dead cells, leaving the skin clearer. Rose milk is antiseptic, astringent and anti-fungal.

Bicarbonate on the face with aloe

1. Extract the pulp from half an aloe leaf;
2. Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda;
3. Apply the mixture all over the skin of the face;
4. Let it act for 20 minutes;
5. Wash your face well;
6. Apply a face moisturizer.

Check out the step by step of this real homemade peeling:

This mask has the power to lighten the skin, remove oil and has a rejuvenating effect.

Before applying baking soda on your face, do a test on a small area, as some people are sensitive to this ingredient and may feel itchy and red.

Contraindications and warnings

Suelin emphasizes that we must always take into account the condition of the skin to be treated. The application must always be delicate and with smooth movements to have a satisfactory result, as more intense movements can cause irritation and even trigger a local inflammatory process. Some contraindications and warnings regarding the use of bicarbonate are:

• It can change the skin’s pH, harming the natural protective barrier;
• Not suitable for dry and sensitive skin;
• It cannot be used after using a razor or hair removal wax, as it can cause a burning sensation;
• Do not use on open scars, wounds, burns and cracked skin;
• In case of irritation (stinging, burning, itching) wash your face immediately and discontinue use;
• Do not expose yourself to the sun right after application and use sunscreen every day.

With the necessary care, baking soda on your face can be miraculous and help keep your skin beautiful and healthy!