{"id":542,"date":"2009-05-06T08:23:38","date_gmt":"2009-05-06T06:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.radioislam.org.za\/wordpress\/2009\/05\/06\/baking-sodabicarbonate-of-soda-beauty-tips\/"},"modified":"2009-05-06T08:23:38","modified_gmt":"2009-05-06T06:23:38","slug":"baking-sodabicarbonate-of-soda-beauty-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/baking-sodabicarbonate-of-soda-beauty-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Baking soda\/bicarbonate of soda beauty tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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• Clean brushes and combs: To clean brushes and combs by removing
natural build up of oil and hair product residue, soak combs and
brushes in a solution of 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a small tub or
basin of warm water. Rinse combs and brushes thoroughly and allow them
to dry before use.
• Baking Soda is a great teeth whitener. Sprinkle a little on your
toothbrush before the paste goes on.
• Skin exfoliant: To create a gentle skin exfoliant, create a paste of
3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Rub the mixture in a gentle
circular motion to exfoliate your face and\/or body. Rinse baking soda
off with warm water.
• Baking soda bath oil (for 1 bath): To create a soothing bath oil,
you will need 4 tablespoons of baking soda, 8 fluid ounces of honey,
16 fluid ounces of milk, 16 tablespoons of sea or cooking salt, and 4
fluid ounces of baby oil.
• Baking soda can be used as an antidote for nail fungus and other
infection. Cleaning nails regularly with baking soda helps to clean
the nails and cuticles and you are not required to be scared about
fungal infection. Washing with baking soda ensures retains the natural
look and colours of the nail.
• Baking soda can be used to clean and scrub your body to get a
sparking, smooth and glowing skin tone.
• Hair care: For beautiful, shiny, and more manageable hair, sprinkle
a quarter-size of baking soda into the palm of your hand and mix it
with your favourite shampoo. Shampoo your hair as normal and rinse
thoroughly. The baking soda and shampoo mixture will help remove
product residue allowing your hair to be cleaner.
• Rough skin: To smooth rough skin on your elbows, knees, and other
areas, make a paste of baking soda and water and rub on skin. Rinse
away paste with warm water.
• Foot care: To give your feet a treat, mix 3 tablespoons of baking
soda in a tub or basin of warm water. Soak your feet for desired
amount of time. Then, create a paste of baking soda and water and
gently scrub your feet with it. Your feet will thank you for this!
Baking soda can be used as perfect pedicure: you need to mix 2:1
proportion baking soda and common salt together and add it in the tub
with lukewarm water and soak your feet 15-20 minutes in it.
This will help to drag out the dirt and dust accumulated in the feet
and in sole. You need to scrub your feet with water and baking powder
mixture to get easy and least costly remedy to cure crack heel and
uneven foot skin tone.
• In a large bowl, mix the baking soda, honey, milk, and salt; stir
well. Pour the mixture in a bath of warm water and add the baby oil.
Use your hands to stir the mixture with the water and step into your
soothing bath.
• The paste made of baking soda and water helps to control sunburn and
heat rashes. Take a cool shower and then apply the past and water on
the sunburn\/heat rash affected area. It will help to cure these
annoying problems.<\/p>\n

—
Ammarah
Radio Islam
+27118547022
ammarah@radioislam.co.za<\/a>
www.radioislam.co.za<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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