Baking soda and lemon for face. The effect of soda masks
Wrinkles appear from the work of facial muscles or as a result of qualitative changes in the skin with age. Stress and serious illnesses, poor nutrition, rapid weight loss, poor quality of cosmetics used - all this affects the appearance of premature flaws in the form of wrinkles on the face.
An effective and fairly gentle face mask that uses sodium bicarbonate with honey. It can be used for aging and dry skin. It has a mild effect, although it does deep cleansing, nourishes and moisturizes the skin.
To prepare the mask, you need to take rose water, banana and sodium bicarbonate. Mash the banana with a fork, add 15 g of rose water and 5 g of sodium bicarbonate. The skin will become more elastic and fine wrinkles will be less noticeable.
- redness and inflammation disappear;
- bacteria and fungi die;
- the skin is cleansed of dead and keratinized cells;
- the process of cell regeneration is activated;
- Remains of makeup, dirt and sweat are removed;
- acne goes away (clogging of facial pores), closed comedones (white pimples) and open comedones (blackheads), and acne disappear;
- “disinfection” of the skin occurs, the skin becomes noticeably lighter, the pores are cleaner and smaller;
- microdamages on the skin heal;
- toxins and waste are removed;
- the functioning of the sebaceous glands is normalized;
- the pH balance of the skin is restored;
- wrinkles and sagging skin are eliminated.
Here are the many benefits of cheap and simple soda masks. After the soda mask, the feeling on your face is that it has finally become squeaky clean. Of course, soda is contraindicated for people with very dry, thin and sensitive skin. But if you have dry skin and blackheads, then I would recommend applying a soda mask specifically to these problem areas.
Before applying the mask, you need to wash and steam your skin, covering yourself with a towel over a pan of hot water to expand the pores for an effective procedure. Before applying baking soda to your facial skin, test it for allergies on your wrist; if the skin is itchy, red or swollen, then use it it is forbidden.
It is not recommended to use baking soda in its pure form; its effect must be softened with water or ingredients depending on your skin type.
For dry skin, add the following to soda masks:
- vegetable oils,
- essential oils,
- herbal decoctions (chamomile, calendula),
- liquid honey (can be heated in a water bath),
- fat kefir,
- fat sour cream,
- butter
For oily skin, add the following to soda masks:
- fine salt (food, sea, cosmetic),
- hydrogen peroxide,
- fruit juices,
- essential oils,
- soap and soap foam
Effective facial cleansing
- Soda - 1 tsp.
- Hydrogen peroxide - 1 tsp.
- Sour cream - 1 tbsp. l. (administer for dry or dry skin)
Mix the composition and apply the mask for 15 minutes.
Mask for normal and combination skin
- Soda - 3 tbsp. l.
- Honey - 1 tbsp. l.
- Water – 100ml
Mix thoroughly and keep the mask on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water. This is my favorite soda mask.
Baking soda cleanses the skin, dissolves fat and dirt. Honey nourishes, cleanses, improves complexion. All my blackheads disappeared in 3 times - I did 1 mask every 4-5 days. You can use this mask as a honey massage - blood circulation improves, facial muscles are noticeably tightened. To do this, apply the fingertips to the skin and tear them off the surface with a sharp movement. We do this all over the face.
Mask for oily skin
- Soda - 1 tbsp. l.
- Orange juice - 1-2 tbsp. l.
Mix the ingredients until a paste forms and leave the mask on for 10 minutes.
Quick acne mask
- Soda - 1 tbsp. l.
- Hydrogen peroxide (3%) - 1 tbsp. l
Mix the ingredients and keep the mask on for 5 minutes.
Debunking myths
- Soda is not capable of breaking down fat, but it can emulsify it (form an emulsion): fat breaks down into small drops and is easily removed from the body in this form. A similar operating principle is typical for many household chemicals: dishwashing detergents, soap, etc.
- Lemon juice is also not a fat burning component. But the citric acid in its composition, like other organic acids, can emulsify fat molecules.
- Lemon juice does not affect the digestion of fats in the intestines. Normally, the acidity in the stomach is approximately equal to the acidity of lemon - about 2. But when it enters the intestines, this acid is neutralized, since the pH of the intestines is higher - from 5.6.
Baking soda and lemon for teeth. Baking soda
Baking soda is another natural bleach. One of the beneficial qualities of this substance is that it is absorbed by the enamel, eliminating plaque and light spots. How to properly use baking soda for whitening - read below.
Using baking soda as toothpaste
- Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with a little water.
- The consistency of the resulting mass should resemble toothpaste.
- Brush your teeth with this mixture.
- Try not to swallow while doing this.
- Leave the mixture on your teeth for 10 minutes.
- Rinse your mouth with warm water.
- Wait 5 minutes and brush your teeth with toothpaste as usual.
Mixing baking soda and toothpaste
- Mix a small amount of toothpaste and baking soda.
- Brush your teeth with this mixture.
- Rinse your mouth with warm water.
Both of these methods are quite effective and can be used for a long time. The first method takes more time, but its results are better, please note that you can use it no more than once a week. The second teeth whitening method can be used several times a week, and it also takes much less time.
Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide
Mix a small amount of hydrogen peroxide with a small amount of baking soda to make a paste. Brush your teeth as usual.
Or :
- Add 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide 3% to half a glass of water.
- After thoroughly brushing your teeth, dip your toothbrush in the solution, lightly sprinkle it with baking soda and brush your teeth, then rinse your mouth with the remaining mixture and then with clean water.
Hydrogen peroxide is an antibacterial agent and works great as a mouth and gum cleaner to rid your mouth of germs.
Baking soda is an abrasive, like sandpaper, so be careful to make sure you have enough hydrogen peroxide in the mixture because it can damage the enamel. The paste should not be sandy at all, but in fact it should be soft.
Due to the risks associated with swallowing the product, this method is not practiced very often (maximum one week per month).
It must be remembered that hydrogen peroxide is an oxidizing agent that can damage the gums after frequent and repeated use.
Important! When using baking soda on your teeth, do not use hard brushes or intensive brushing. Abrasive particles can scratch the enamel, which will further lead to damage to its integrity, caries and increased sensitivity. Coloring substances from foods and drinks will get into the cracks, which cannot be removed by regular cleaning.
Using "pop"
Want to lose weight using lemon and soda? Dilute lemon juice with water to reduce the acid concentration in the drink.
On a note. Baking soda is designed to protect tooth enamel from the damaging effects of lemon juice. Additionally, it is advisable to rinse your mouth with a soda solution (1 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate per glass of warm water) after each dose.
Take “pop” (soda solution + freshly squeezed juice) twice a day. The first serving must be on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before breakfast. The second is before any other meal.
Reference. If your weight is around 70 kg, you will need to squeeze half a lemon; if you weigh more than 80 kg, you will need to squeeze a whole one.
Lemon Soda Drink Recipes
Classic fizz
Ingredients:
- 1.5 glasses of water;
- 1/2 lemon;
- 1/2 tsp. baking/tea soda.
Preparation:
The juice from half a lemon is squeezed into a separate container. Add 1/3 cup of water and 1/3 of the soda indicated in the recipe. When the mixture stops sizzling, add the remaining ingredients.
With honey
For lovers of sweeter drinks: use the recipe with the addition of honey. This beekeeping product not only improves the taste of lemon tonic, but also has a positive effect on digestion, softening the effects of acid and alkali.
Ingredients:
- 1 glass of water;
- 1/2 tsp. soda;
- half a medium-sized lemon;
- 1 tsp. honey.
Preparation:
The juice of half a lemon is mixed with soda. After the mixture sizzles, pour in warm water and add bee honey. Stir.
On a note. If you are allergic to honey, you can use low-sugar syrups from health food stores to improve the taste.
With honey and ginger
Ginger is another helper in losing weight. It will not only speed up metabolic processes, but also add piquancy to the tonic.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 glasses of water;
- 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice;
- 1/3 tsp. soda;
- a little ginger root.
Preparation:
Mix all liquid ingredients. Ginger is peeled and grated (or finely chopped), added to the mixture and stirred.
Attention! Control the amount of ginger so that the tonic does not turn out too spicy.
Lemon salad
Ingredients:
- half a lemon;
- 1/2 tsp. soda;
- 200 ml water;
- natural low-fat yogurt.
Preparation:
The lemon is peeled and cut into small cubes. Add 1 tsp. honey and mix. Pour the mixture with natural yoghurt.
Attention! Salad should be eaten on an empty stomach. After eating, be sure to rinse your mouth with a soda solution to protect tooth enamel.
Contraindications for use
Despite the benefits of baking soda and lemon for the liver, such products can cause harm to the body if taken contrary to contraindications.
Restrictions include:
- ulcerative lesions of the gastric mucosa, erosive neoplasms in the digestive organs;
- recovery period after surgery to treat stomach or intestinal diseases;
- burn of the stomach, esophagus;
- individual intolerance to substances contained in soda or lemon;
- pregnancy.
To avoid the development of negative reactions, before using products based on such components, you should visit a doctor who will rule out possible contraindications.
A combination of baking soda, citrus and ginger for active fat burning
For women who find the sour, fizzy drink based on sodium bicarbonate does not taste very attractive, it is recommended to prepare a liquid with the addition of ginger. The aromatic root also has a considerable list of advantages that are recommended to be used in the fight against obesity.
Ginger normalizes metabolic processes, improves metabolism and absorption of nutrients. The active components that the root abounds in destroy fat deposits and promote their removal from the body.
Preparation:
- Chop ginger root (15 grams) into fine pulp.
- Bring water (220 ml) to a boil, pour in the prepared ginger mass.
- Leave for a quarter of an hour, to increase the concentration of useful elements, cover the container and wrap it warmly with a towel.
- Strain the liquid, add 15 g. sodium bicarbonate, pour in the juice squeezed from five citrus cloves.
- Stir, take immediately, infuse is not recommended.
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Drink the prepared drink at once. Storage, even short-term, reduces the effectiveness of the alkaline liquid.
We should not forget that ginger root also has a list of prohibitions and restrictions on its use. Plant raw materials should not be used for chronic diseases at the acute stage, elevated temperature, or the presence of malignant or benign formations.
Pregnancy is also a reason to abandon a simple, accessible way to deal with fat deposits in the waist, buttocks, and thighs.
