Baking soda is one such thing found in your kitchen, which has many properties that are used for your skin care. It also maintains the pH level of the skin and also makes the skin soft and shiny. It can also be used for skin whitening. In this regard, dermatologist Dr. Nivedita Dadu Provided useful information.
Baking Soda and Rose Water
This is the easiest way for skin whitening and uneven skin tone. For this, make a paste by mixing two parts baking soda with one part rose water. Then rub this paste on the skin for 5-10 minutes and leave it to dry. Then wash it with lukewarm water. Apply this paste 2-3 times every week.
Baking Soda and Apple Cider Vinegar
For this, mix two tablespoons of baking soda with three tablespoons of vinegar. Then apply this paste on the dark area of your face and massage well. It also helps in exfoliating the skin. When this paste dries, wash it with lukewarm water. For skin whitening, apply this paste of baking soda and apple cider vinegar twice a week. Along with improving the skin, it also helps in removing dead skin cells. You can also add lemon juice to this paste.
Baking Soda, Lemon Juice and Coconut Oil
Lemon juice is very good for the skin. The vitamin C present in lemon juice works as a skin whitening agent when combined with baking soda. It is most beneficial for dry skin. For this, make a paste by mixing one-fourth tablespoon coconut oil and three-four drops of lemon juice in one tablespoon baking soda. If your skin is a little sensitive, then you can also add a few drops of tea tree oil to it. Then massage the skin thoroughly with this paste. Wash after five-ten minutes. It is very good for skin whitening as well as pigmentation and skin pores.
Baking Soda, Cornflour and Turmeric
For this, mix one tablespoon of cornflour and turmeric in one tablespoon of baking soda, then add four tablespoons of rose water and lemon juice to it. Apply this face pack on the skin and leave it to dry for twenty to thirty minutes. When it dries, wash it off. This paste is useful for skin whitening as well as acne, scars and skin dullness.
Baking Soda and Tomato Juice
Tomato contains many types of anti-oxidants and natural bleaching agents, which are best for keeping the skin glowing. For this, mix tomato juice in a tablespoon of baking soda. Then apply this paste on the entire skin, when it dries, wash it off. It helps in skin whitening as well as removing dead cells.
– Usha Gupta
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