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Acne And Baking Soda

14th August, 2010 - Posted by health news - No Comments

A lot of people have been asking if baking soda can really be a treatment for acne. Well then it’s time to end the debate. Yes, baking soda can treat pimples. And yes, I am speaking from personal experience. Following are acne home remedies that uses baking soda.

Baking soda as face mask

Baking soda acne treatment is pretty basic but produces excellent results. You can simply combine the powder with water to create a paste. This is applied directly to the skin and left there for the next ten to fifteen minutes. This cleans off dirt from the skin and allows for a fresher looking facial surface. This should be done before going to bed, about four times each week. Of course, like other home acne remedies, you must first wash your face with warm water before doing this. Don’t forget that rubbing your face with the towel is not advisable. Gentle patting or dabbing would be preferable.

Spot treatments

Now this treating acne with baking soda is pretty much like the face mask method. Basically, what you do here is apply the paste directly on the pimple. This can be left overnight and removed with warm water in the morning. Baking soda basically dries out the skin and removes the trapped oil in the pores. Again, a clean towel is necessary to pat dry.

Scars and baking soda

There are those who say that baking soda can reduce the amount of scars. Many people have already proven this method to be true.

Trying it out first

If you have sensitive skin, you might first want to skip this method. If you want to check out if baking soda will work for you, then first apply the paste on the inside of your wrist. Wait for a few minutes first. If your skin itches, then just look for another acne treatment method.

There are still other methods you might want to try if you are allergic to baking soda. Some of these include toothpaste, pumpkin and even garlic. The latter two can be used as face mask at most three times each week. Both are also capable of healing scars. You can also place toothpaste directly on the pimple.

Try to remember that it takes time for these methods to work. However, by sticking to just one routine, then you’ll be able to find out if the method really works. Also, don’t forget to lie an active and healthy lifestyle. This will help keep your skin healthy from the inside out. Wash your face often and remove any trace of dirt or make up.