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✧What is Baking Soda?✧
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Baking soda, also known as Sodium bicarbonate, is an alkaline compound composed of sodium ions and bicarbonate ions. It is found crystalline form in appearance with a white color and is usually ground to a fine powder for easier use. The taste can be compared to sodium carbonate or washing soda with a salty, alkaline taste.
Baking soda is widely known to be used in baking and cooking. This because it has leavening properties that allow the dough to rise. Sodium bicarbonate when combined with acidic components in the batter, causes a chemical reaction within the mixture allowing it to produce carbon dioxide gas. This gas becomes small bubbles and gets trapped in the batter causing it to inflate or rise which causes the dough to expand and form the characteristic texture found in doughs and batters. Additionally, heat can also be used via thermal decomposition to release the carbon dioxide. This can be done by exposing the mixture to temperatures above 80 degrees Celsius, although, when done this way, the carbon dioxide released is only half as opposed to using an acidic reaction.
Not only is baking soda used in cooking and baking, it can also be used in a variety of ways. Baking soda can be used for cleaning. It can also be used to benefit the body, it can be used as a treatment for various hair, skin, and body health problems.
Here is a video about baking soda and its benefits:
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You don't need to pay for expensive treatments or products which contain harsh chemicals for a beautiful body. There is already a great and cheap product in your pantry - the baking soda! Not only is it cheap and affordable, you can be sure that this natural ingredient will help you get the best beauty treatment available.
✧10 Benefits of Baking Soda for Hair, Skin, and Body✧
✧Acne Treatment✧
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Acne or pimples common skin disease that can be a big problem, incorrectly handling them can cause some serious scarring on your face. But worry not, because baking soda can help you treat this problem. Using baking soda we can treat acne and pimples by cleaning the germs and stopping the swelling. It can be used to treat breakouts of acne and pimples and treat the source of it at the same time, not only that it can also be used to prevent the skin from breaking out again.
Here are two ways to help fight against acne:
- You don't need harsh chemicals to treat acne, you will only need baking soda and honey. Make a mixture of baking soda and honey and apply it on for 15 minutes, then rinse.
- Make a paste by mixing 1 teaspoon of baking soda with warm water, apply the paste on the affected area for 1 to 2 minutes. Wash off with warm water, do this once a day for two to three days, then use only once or twice a week.
✧Wighten Your Teeth✧
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Baking soda is a home remedy that can help whiten your teeth. Research has shown that using baking soda with toothpaste can help whiten your teeth and help remove plaques.
Whitening your teeth by using baking soda can be done in two ways;
- You can put some baking soda alongside your regular toothpaste on your toothbrush. Brush your teeth for two minutes, then rinse. Do it once a day for a few days.
- The second way to use baking soda is to make a mixture of toothpaste with baking soda. Put some of your toothpaste mixtures on the aluminum foil in a straight line. Next, put the aluminum on your teeth and shape it around your teeth like a mouthguard. Leave it on for two minutes before removing the aluminum foil and rinsing your mouth. This method should only be used once a week.
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Just make sure not to use too much baking soda, and doing this treatment for a long time because it will damage your tooth enamel.
Here is a short video on how to whiten your teeth.
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✧Relieve Itchy Skin and Sunburns✧
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Baking soda baths can be used to relieve itchy skin and sunburns. To make a baking soda bath, add 1–2 cups of baking soda to a lukewarm bath. Make sure the affected area is soaked thoroughly. Formore specific areas, apply a thick paste of baking soda with water on the affected area.
✧Improves Skin Complexion✧
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Baking soda can help clean out dead skin cells and balance the acid level of the skin. This can help improve uneven skin tone.
For a more brighter skin you can make use of this:
- Make a paste by mixing one to two tablespoons of baking soda with filtered or rose water. After cleansing the skin apply this paste to your face, let it sit for one minute and using the tips of your fingers, carefully rub it off gently then wash your face with warm water.
- Mix enough baking soda with a tablespoon of lemon juice and a few drops of olive oil to make a paste. After cleansing skin, apply this paste to your face and rinse after 10 minutes.
Make sure to use moisturizer after using baking soda as it can dry off your skin.
✧Removes Body Odor✧
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Baking soda is a natural deodorant. It can remove bad smells and prevent further body odor. It can help avoid moisture and sweat which will reduce body odor. It is also shown that sodium bicarbonate has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties which helps kill bacteria that causes body odor.
If you want to avoid the parabens and aluminum found in many deodorants and antiperspirants you can make use of this natural deodorant.
- Mix equal amounts of baking soda and cornstarch. Brush this mixture on your underarms, This will help prevent sweating and body odor from occurring.
- Mix 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda with 1 tablespoon of water and a few drops of essential oil. Use a cotton ball to rub it on your underarms. Use this regularly to help fight of body odor.
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