Therefore, the scrub should be used not so much for hygiene as for rejuvenation. However, this technique also has its disadvantages. The first of them is that the cells in the lower layer of the epidermis have not yet matured enough to fully perform their functions. This means that, along with the absorption of beneficial components by the skin, the impact on the deeper layers of the skin from factors that previously hardly touched them will also increase. Among them:
- solar radiation;
- temperature changes;
- air humidity level;
- chemically active particles from the environment.
The second disadvantage of their use is that all scrubs irritate the skin. This does not depend on the type of exfoliating agent in their composition, since food acids are no less irritating and allergenic than peach kernel powder, for example. The same applies to a face scrub made from salt and soda.
How does baking soda affect the skin?
The effect of sodium bicarbonate on human skin is multifaceted. The following properties of the product are noted:
- have an anti-inflammatory and restorative effect - eliminate swelling, redness and rash during allergies, itching after mosquito bites. It is common for soda powder to speed up the healing and regeneration process, restore water-alkaline balance in the body;
- demonstrate disinfection and antifungal skills - destroy microbes and bacteria that stimulate the formation of ulcers and pimples, “fight” candidiasis caused by Candida fungi;
- detect a cleansing feature - clean clogged pores, remove dead epidermal cells, remove makeup residues (NaHCO3 as a sorbent absorbs the products of the functioning of the sebaceous glands);
- have a rejuvenating effect on the dermis like “anti-age” cosmetics - smooth out wrinkles, maintain skin tone;
- help in the fight against burns - by increasing regeneration, the recovery of those who have received sunburn is faster.
However, “soda” procedures cannot be used if there are contraindications in the form of:
- the presence of ulcers and open wounds, since soda is predisposed to corrode the diseased area only aggravate the disease;
- tendency to severe drying of the skin, therefore it is permissible to use sodium bicarbonate in tandem with soft components - moisturizing creams, cosmetic oils, kefir, etc.;
- with thin, delicate epidermis, the use of NaHCO3 requires extreme caution, since in case of an overdose, baking soda can burn the epidermis.
Salt in home cosmetology: benefits and applications
Salt is one of the most important elements for life in general and our body in particular. It is not for nothing that dear guests were greeted with bread and salt in Rus', and in many religions salt is associated with wisdom, loyalty and purity.
We wrote a separate review about the use of salt masks in home cosmetology; we highly recommend that you familiarize yourself with this material.
Inside the tiny crystal contains:
- Iodine. Supports metabolism and has a beneficial effect on the activity of the thyroid gland.
- Sodium. Reduces moisture loss from the skin, which means it prolongs the youth of the skin.
- Bromine. It is an excellent natural antiseptic (disinfectant).
- Potassium. Helps regulate water balance in the body and supports muscle function.
- Calcium. Stimulates skin production of collagen.
- Magnesium. Reduces pain.
Of course, salt is practically not used in its pure form for cosmetic purposes: it is a rather aggressive component, and for comfortable application, salt masks are enriched with essential oils, herbs and other “softening” ingredients.
Baking soda facial scrub
Tea soda is used by many women as a facial scrub. This is explained by dissatisfaction with the results obtained when using purchased products, as well as the opportunity to get a decent effect from using homemade inexpensive formulations. Moreover, the fine soda texture does not injure the skin and has a delicate effect on the skin.
More often, a homemade soda scrub is prepared for application to the face. This remedy is adopted by those who need an effective procedure in case of:
- existing shiny dermis of the face, removal of cosmetics from it, clogged and wide pores;
- suffering from internal acne, carbuncles, acne, “blackheads”;
- excessive pigmentation on the face (spots, freckles);
- sagging skin, many early wrinkles and wrinkles that appear when the epidermis withers.
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It is not difficult to prepare a peeling blank at home. As a basic method, you need to take a suitable gel for washing your face; the usual liquid soap will do, but only if there is no excessive dryness of the dermis. It is not forbidden to replace the cleansing gel with vegetable oil or egg yolk. For the event you will need 1 tbsp. l. base gel/oil/yolk and 0.5 tsp. sodium dioxide.
Recipe No. 1
Peeling the face with baking soda and salt normalizes the activity of the sebaceous glands, eliminates their excess secretion and slightly dries out oily skin in problem areas such as the nose, chin, and forehead. But you need “Extra” salt, since coarse salt grains can scratch the facial epidermis.
Scrubbing is performed like this:
- a composition of 2 tbsp is made. l. one base ingredient, 0.5 tsp. soda and 0.5 tsp. salt;
- The thoroughly mixed product is applied to the moistened dermis, and after washing it off, the skin is moisturized with cream.
Recipe No. 2
A scrub made from baking soda and hydrogen peroxide helps fight skin rashes, inflammation of the epidermis and acne. As a result, the skin becomes smooth and healthy. For peeling, a flpeon of 3% peroxide is mixed with 10-12 g of sodium bicarbonate. The thoroughly mixed mixture is applied to the prepared clean dermis. At the end of the manipulation, the composition is washed off with warm water, followed by moisturizing the epidermis with an appropriate cream.
Expert opinion
Advice!
It should be taken into account that scrubbing with Natrii hydrocarbonas is carried out on an intact skin surface. And if there are wounds on the face in the form of scratches, abrasions, marks from squeezing out pimples with bleeding, it is worth rescheduling the procedure until they heal.
Recipe No. 3. Baking soda and shaving foam
The composition is designed to eliminate “blackheads”, cleanse pores of contamination, soften and disinfect the epidermis.
The scrub is prepared from the required volume of foam/gel squeezed out of a tube and 0.5 tsp. baking soda (for not particularly sensitive skin, it is acceptable to take 1 tsp). The mixture is rubbed into acutely problematic skin areas and kept there for 1 minute. After rinsing with warm water, moisturizer is applied to the face.
Recipe No. 4. Shaving foam, soda and lemon
Lemon juice in the mix tightens pores and dries out the skin surface. Citrus acid coordinates the activity of the sebaceous glands and eliminates excess fat production. Lemon juice is added either to peeling or used to wipe the facial area after manipulation.
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Prepare the product by mixing:
- 1 tbsp. l. basic shaving cream/baby liquid soap/washing gel;
- 1 tsp sodium bicarbonate (for variety, you can reduce its dose by half by replacing the other half with “Extra” salt);
- juice from 1 slice (circle) of lemon.
Expert opinion
We recommend!
Rubbing the face with lemon slice after scrubbing is acceptable in case of oily or combination dermis. For dry skin surfaces, citrus juice is added to the peeling.
Recipe No. 5. Scrub made from coffee, soda and lemon peel
Coffee grains of a freshly ground component act on the epidermis as abrasive and antiseptic particles, saturate it with useful substances and act as an antiseptic.
The scrub requires baking soda, ground coffee, lemon peel and water in a ratio of 2:1:1:2. Soda powder is diluted with water, and freshly ground coffee is added.
Finely chopped or grated fresh lemon zest is added to the mixed mixture (dried is less effective). The finished scrub is applied to the face and then removed with warm water.
Recipe No. 6. Soda and honey scrub
A composition is made from 3 parts of sodium dioxide and 1 part of honey, the ingredients are mixed with a small volume of warm water and applied to the skin. The mix is endowed with bactericidal properties, it will dry and nourish the epidermis with useful substances, giving it softness and silkiness.
Another recipe involves 1 tbsp. l. honey, 0.5 tbsp. l. soda, 1 tsp. lemon juice. The applied mixture remains on the face for 10 minutes, after which it is washed off. 1 manipulation once every 14 days.
Recipe No. 7. Oatmeal-soda scrub
For cooking you need 1 tbsp. First add hot water to oatmeal to obtain the texture of thick sour cream. Then add the same amount of soda powder. The mix is designed to eliminate keratinized particles and flaking from dry skin.
Body Scrub
Peeling helps to maintain skin softness, smoothness, and velvety. Soda gommage has a gentle effect on the epidermis, exfoliating only dead cells. During the procedure, keratinized particles are removed, but in such a way that the required volume of oxygen penetrates into the new epidermal layer, causing a fresh face.
The scrub contains:
- 5 tbsp. l. olive oil (preferably, but other vegetable oil is possible);
- 3 tbsp. soda powder;
- 2-3 drops of a suitable essential oil.
Peeling composition for the scalp
Scrubbing with NaHCO3 (exfoliation) has a very positive effect on the condition of the scalp. The procedure achieves:
- cells receiving more oxygen and nutrients;
- improving blood flow, which delivers the required volume of microelements to the follicles;
- elimination of flaking of the epidermis and dandruff caused by dry skin surface, allergic manifestations to scalp care composition;
- cleansing the epidermal layer on the head, as well as the hair from the remnants of unwashed hair styling products (foam, varnish, mousse, gel, wax, etc.).
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This procedure is useful and safe; it does not require significant costs for the products included in the product. In addition, it is not difficult to carry out; you just need to add 0.5-1 tsp to a small volume of shampoo used. soda powder (depending on what problem you have to deal with) and thoroughly rub the composition into the dermis of the head. After the manipulation, you should wash your hair using shampoo and conditioner.
For the cleaning mixture you will need:
- 1 tsp. “Extra” salts;
- 3 tsp. shampoo (preferably 2 in 1, with balm);
- 1 tbsp. drinking soda.
Expert opinion
Attention!
The mixture is applied to the scalp with massage movements and rubbed in for several minutes. After rubbing, the mixture is thoroughly washed from the head with shampoo and water from the shower head.
Contraindications
Soda scrub should not be used in the following cases:
- too sensitive skin;
- individual intolerance to the main or auxiliary ingredient;
- excessive rashes and severe peeling;
- the presence of open wounds and ulcers.
Before applying the selected composition to your face for the first time at home, it is recommended to do an allergy test. To do this, apply a small amount of the product to the bend of the elbow for 15 minutes - if burning, itching or severe redness appears during this time, you need to choose a different scrub.
Precautions when using homemade scrubs
Following some rules will help you achieve the desired result.
- Use of fresh products.
- Drinking filtered, mineral, settled water.
- Steaming the skin before the procedure.
- Rub the mix in with gentle circular movements.
- Compliance with time frames. The first scrub is left for several minutes, then the applied product remains on the skin for no more than 10 minutes.
- Washing at the end of the manipulation with a decoction based on medicinal herbs is preferable.
- Deep cleansing is carried out once a week. To get rid of acne - 1 time every 3 days.
- Following a course of treatment - a break is taken after 10 procedures.
- The scrub is prepared for 1 use only.
When using a product with soda, you must be careful not to get it into your eyes - sodium bicarbonate is harmful to the eyeball. If contact occurs, eyes should be rinsed immediately with water.
Removing the scrub from the skin must be thorough. There are ingredients that corrode the epidermis (for example, salt, lemon).
Expert opinion
Advice!
The procedure should be completed by applying a moisturizing cream to the skin.
Soda wraps
This is another effective way of “external” weight loss. How to do:
- Prepare pieces of gauze.
- Dissolve 1 tablespoon of soda in 1 liter of hot water.
- Gauze is soaked in it, squeezed out and covered with problem areas.
- Then the areas covered with fabric are wrapped in cling film.
- Cover with a warm blanket and lie for 20 minutes.
- After the procedure, take a warm shower.
So, no matter what method you choose to lose weight, do not forget about proper nutrition and exercise, because simply using soda will not help you say goodbye to extra pounds and centimeters on your waist. And be sure to monitor your well-being. If it worsens, stop the procedures immediately.
Reviews
Marina, 31 years old:
I used professional products before. But I tried cleansing my skin with baking soda and stayed true to it. It works more effectively and, most importantly, is softer than purchased products from the catalog. I experimented with different compositions, my skin liked the soda + salt mixture better.
Veronica, 25 years old:
Soda is my salvation. Nothing helped get rid of black specks all over my nose, and after salon treatments, ugly wide holes of cleaned pores remained. And when I started scrubbing my nose thoroughly with baking soda and liquid baby soap, after 10-12 days I didn’t see a single dot.
