Soda Scrub

Any woman knows that caring for her face requires a special approach. At the same time there is not always the means and time to visit a professional cosmetologist. That is why there are many different recipes for cleaning the skin that can be used at home for self-care.

The chemical properties of soda allow it to be used as an effective means to clean the dermis. It dries well the top layer of the dermis and promotes active exfoliation. Skin treatments using soda are well suited for every woman. Only those whose skin is too sensitive or thin to prevent damage should perform them with extreme care.

The use of sodium bicarbonate, which we call baking soda, has long been successfully used in cosmetology. The crystals of this substance have rather thin and sharp edges, which determines its advantages as a basis for scrub:

• Calming effect on inflamed areas;
• Removes light redness;
• Cleans clogged pores;
• It has the property of lightening the skin;
• Dries, and also eliminates comedones and "black points";

The use of sodium bicarbonate can solve many problems that arise in skin prone to high fat. It reduces the degree of inflammation. Or even eliminate them, removes "black dots" and stabilizes the sebaceous glands. Such efficiency is due to the rather serious aggressiveness of soda as a chemical.

Therefore, before embarking on the use of soda for cosmetic purposes, you should remember some of the features:

• It is strictly forbidden to apply soda scrub if you have open wounds or other damage to the integrity of the epidermis;
• Those who have a vascular grid, it is better to also abandon the procedures of cleaning with soda. This rule is important not only for the face, but for the whole body. Applying soda to these areas of skin can only aggravate your condition;
• Allergy to baking soda or any other component of the scrub is also contraindicated. If you are not sure, it is best to test: apply a couple of drops of the substance on the skin of your hand and wait for about 10 minutes. If redness, swelling, or any other unpleasant process occurs at this place, then the epithelium should not be cleaned up;

• Always mitigate the aggressive effects of soda. To do this, use ingredients such as honey, coconut milk, cream;
• Scrub should not be on the skin longer than 10 minutes. Longer use of soda can seriously damage the skin;
• At the end of the procedure, supercooling or direct sunlight is undesirable. The evening is the best time to do the cleaning.
• After removing the scrub, be sure to use a nourishing cream.

Make a suitable scrub is quite simple.In addition, you do not need expensive components. This is the main advantage of this cleaning method: it combines quality and affordability.

Among the wide variety of recipes, you should choose the one that is most suitable for your case. The components of the scrub in the recipe are selected depending on the type of skin for which it is intended:

• If you have dry skin, then it is better to add cosmetics to moisturize and nourish the scrub. It can be a variety of oils, sour cream, coconut milk, tea tree extracts;
• Oily or problem skin, as a rule, should be as clean as possible. For this purpose, salt, mustard, essential oils, hydrogen peroxide, citrus fruits juices are used;

To prepare a classic soda scrub, in addition to sodium bicarbonate, you will need table salt, as well as the usual gel for washing. The basis is a mixture of soda and salt in the same proportions, in which you should then add a little gel to achieve a soft consistency. Apply the scrub with massaging movements and a small layer, and remove it no later than 5 minutes. Before carrying out procedures it is also recommended to pre-steam and dry the skin.

For a deeper cleaning, mix equal parts of lemon juice, soda and cosmetic clay, kefir. This version of the scrub cleans the pores well, making it suitable for oily skin and also prevents the development of comedones.

An oatmeal scrub with soda is also well suited for recharge. To do this, pour a tablespoon of cereal with hot water and let them limp. Then add a few teaspoons of soda and mix thoroughly. This mixture is well suited for dry skin care.

Another way to clean oily skin, which is particularly soft and effective, is deep cleaning with soap and soda. First you need to lather the skin so that it formed a small layer of foam. Then you can begin to rub the soda with light massaging movements. Shaving foam can also be used instead of soap.

Soda is a universal product that can be successfully used both in professional cosmetology and at home for self-care of the epidermis. Due to the combination of different components in the recipes, such independent procedures can help solve many problems.

Using any of the above recipes, any woman can easily clean and heal their skin on their own. The main thing - do not forget about the abilities of soda and possible contraindications, as well as select components that are suitable for your particular case.

How to make a soda facial scrub, you can see in the next video.