Healthy Beat

Thousands of dollars are spent on skincare treatments annually in the United States, however you likely have this one miracle ingredient sitting on the shelves of your pantry! The secret to beautiful, flawless skin lies in a box of baking soda!

That’s right – a simply box of baking soda contains all the answers you have been looking for! This miracle ingredient has been stirring up conversations everywhere as of late. It’s anti-inflammatory properties can be put to work to shrink your pores! Who needs those expensive creams and skin care treatments?

All Women’s Talk revealed that a box of Arm & Hammer baking soda does more than help around the kitchen. It contains antibiotic properties that will help you to fight breakouts and fungal infections.

FitLive.TV also discussed the amazing benefits of this household staple, explaining how it acts to return your skin to a more alkaline state as it detoxifies it. They also revealed that it can be used as an exfoliant, helping to make you skin look healthier by removing dead skin cells.

Baking soda isn’t just a miracle treatment for your face, it can be used for other areas of your body as well! Soften your feet with a baking soda soak, or create a detoxifying bath to remove toxins from the body. Who knew you could use this $1 baking supply for so much!

Interested in giving it a try?? Here are some ideas to get you started:

Baking Soda Detoxifying Bath

This detox bath will not only provide you with a relaxing soak, but it will remove toxins from the body and provide some necessary minerals that you may be lacking!

 You will need:

• ½ cup of baking soda
• 2 cups of Epsom salts

Draw a hot bath, and add the above ingredients. Soak for 30 minutes to ensure that you are able to enjoy all of the benefits of this detox!

Baking Soda Foot Soak

Your feet take a daily beating, so they also need some care and attention! This soak will provide those tired, aching feet with some much-needed relief, while also acting to smooth your skin.

You will need:

• ½ cup of baking soda
• 1 gallon of warm water

Find a container that will be large enough to hold a gallon of water and both of your feet, while allowing you to sit in a comfortable position. Immerse your feet for half an hour. Find the foot bath is too shallow in your container? Feel free to double the ingredients for a deeper bath!

Baking Soda Face Scrub

This pore-reducing face scrub is a great alternative to expensive creams and treatments! There are two different ways to use this miracle treatment, so give them both a try and find which works best for you!

You will need:

• 2 Tbsp of baking soda
• 2 Tbsp of water

Option 1: Mix these ingredients into a paste. Apply the mix to your face, working in a circular motion. Continue to do so for approximately 30 seconds, then rinse your face with cold water. You will need to use this more often in the beginning to treat your skin, using it 5-7 times during the first week as part of your regular face-washing routine. You can then reduce that to 3 times each week for maintenance.

Option 2: Similar to option 1, begin by mixing the ingredients into a paste. This time apply it to your face as a mask, and leave it to sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse the mask from your face with cold water. Repeat this method daily.