Can baking soda harm my face?!
Question:
Can baking soda harm my face?
ok i have alot of bumps and my teacher told me that putting baking soda on my face will help the bumps go away will arm & hammer baking soda harm my face?
Answers:
Baking soda can dry the face, but not really "harm" the face.
Yes, arm & hammer is just what you can use.
Try this method:
Mix baking soda with water to form a thin paste and put it on the skin as a mask for 15-20 minutes until it dries. Rinse off completely with cool water - do not scrub your face.
THIS IS IMPORTANT - because baking soda is basic (pH), and your skin is slightly acidic, you need to balance out your skin. To do this mix 1 part apple cider vinegar (or plain white vinegar) and 8 parts water and use with a cotton swab all over your face as a toner (don't rinse it off). This will bring the pH level back into balance. If it stings your skin, use more water (9 or 10 parts water).
If you find your skin is still dry, finish with a light moisturizer.
Most people can tolerate this type of mask once or twice a week. If your skin gets irritated, wait longer between treatments.