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Bicarbonate of soda: 4 natural face care remedies

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Bicarbonate of soda is sort of a miracle ingredient.  It can be used while cooking, cleaning and even can help in the garden.  However did you also know that it is really good at combating skin problems? Well after you read this article you will!  Bicarbonate of soda has antibacterial, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties which makes it ideal at removing impurities from your face.

If you are looking to remove impurities from your skin you can use one of these four natural exfoliators that you can make at home.  These products are simple to make, cost nothing and are extremely effective!

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1 – Bicarbonate of soda and water

What you need:

– A tablespoon of bicarbonate of soda (10 g)
– A tablespoon of water (10 ml)

Steps:

All you need to do to make this exfoliator is to mix the ingredients to make a paste.  Next apply the paste onto your face using circular massaging movements.  Leave to react for 25 minutes and then rinse with warm water.

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2 – Bicarbonate of soda and oat flour, ideal for combating acne

What you need:

– 2 tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda (20 g)
– 2 tablespoons of oat flour (20 g)
– 1 tablespoon of water (10 ml)

Steps:

Mix the ingredients together until you have got a paste.  Apply the paste onto a cleaned face and leave for 30 minutes and then rinse with warm water.

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3 – Bicarbonate of soda and milk

What you need:

– 1 tablespoon of bicarbonate of soda (10 g)
– 1 tablespoon of milk (10 ml)

Steps:

Just like the first two mixtures, mix your ingredients together until you have a paste.  Apply the paste onto your face by making small circular massaging movements.  Leave for 10 minutes and then rinse with warm water.

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4 – Bicarbonate and olive oil

What you need:

– 1 tablespoon of bicarbonate of soda (10 g)
– 1 tablespoon of olive oil (16 g)
– 1 tablespoon of warm water (10 g)

Steps:

Start by mixing the olive oil and the bicarbonate of soda together.  Then add the water and mix everything together until you have made a paste.  Apply the mixture onto your face by using circular massaging movements.  Leave for 15 minutes and then rinse your face with lots of warm water.

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All you need to do now is choose!  Do you have any effective natural remedies for skin problems?

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