Baking soda face mask for acne
Baking soda can be used both as an effective natural face mask for acne and as a facial scrub to dry up excess oil and unblock dead skin from your pores.
The baking soda homemade recipe is very easy to make with just some water and a little lemon juice to help dissolve dead skin cells.
To make the baking soda acne mask, this is what you should do:
- Mix 2 tbsp. baking soda with 2 tbsp. water and add 1 tsp. lemon juice.
- Apply the baking soda paste to the acne-affected areas on your face.
- Leave for 10-15 minutes to allow the baking soda to break down the bacteria.
- Rinse with warm water.
Because baking soda has a high pH level, you should only use this acne face mask once a week at the most and always use a good natural moisturizer after.
To make an exfoliating acne scrub with baking soda you can use the above recipe, but just leave out the lemon juice. To remove dead skin cells and unclog pores from excess sebum, massage the baking soda remedy onto your face. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
For more information on how baking soda can be used as a natural acne treatment, please read my complete guide to baking soda for getting rid of bad skin and pimples.
