Preparing a Tub full of Warm Bath Water:
Do not make the bathwater too hot. The temperature should be warm to the touch.
Baking Soda Bath Recipe: Add 1 cup of Baking Soda to a bathtub of between 20 = 30 gallons of water.
While Bathing:
Soak in the tub of water for approximately 10 – 15 minutes.
Rinse off with clean lukewarm water to remove all residual baking soda grit.
Post-Baking Soda Bath:
Pat the skin dry using a soft organic cotton or bamboo terry towel.
Immediately apply any topical medication and/or moisturizing emollient specially formulated for treating eczema that is chemical and fragrance-free.
Here’s a simple way to gently get rid of dead skin: Mix 3 parts of baking soda with 1 part water. Rub gently in a circular motion and then rinse clean.
4. Freshen your breath
Mix 1 tsp of baking soda in a glass of water. Swish, spit, and rinse. This is an easy mouthwash that neutralizes odors.
5. Relieve Skin Irritation
Add a cup of baking soda to bathwater to soften your skin and relieve many skin irritations such as dry skin associated with eczema.
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6. Absorbs oil in your hair
If your hair is greasy and you’re fresh out of dry shampoo, turn to baking soda! In a pinch, sprinkle a little of the good stuff on your hair to absorb excess oil. Comb through and then blast with a hair dryer. Don’t do it too often, though, as there is evidence that baking soda is too harsh for frequent use on hair.
7. Relieve heartburn
Baking soda is a safe antacid. Add ½ teaspoon to ½ glass (4 fl. oz.) of water every 2 hours, or as directed by a physician. Dissolve completely in water — heartburn is gone!
8. Relieve insect bites
Make a simple paste of water and baking soda and apply it as a salve onto the affected skin.
9. Feet Soother
Soaking your feet in a baking soda solution will help soothe and soften tired feet. Mix 3 tablespoons of baking soda into a small tub of warm water and soak.
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10. Sunburn Remedy
Add ½ cup of baking soda to lukewarm bathwater, then soak in the tub for natural relief. When you get out, let your skin air dry, rather than toweling off the excess baking soda, for extra relief. You can also add a mixture of baking soda and water to a cool compress and apply it to the sunburn directly.
11. Keep your brushes and combs clean
Baking soda is great to help naturally remove oils, build-up, and residue on your combs and brushes. Simply soak in a solution of water and baking soda (about 1 tsp of baking soda to a cup of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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12. Fruit and Vegetable Scrub
Baking soda is a food-safe way to clean dirt and residue off fresh fruit and vegetables. Just sprinkle a little on a clean damp sponge, scrub, and rinse.