Many people are faced with blackheads on the face and increased oily skin. Getting rid of skin problems can sometimes be very difficult, because the causes of pathological processes most often lie in metabolic disorders. But this does not mean at all that a person should tolerate their manifestations, which are a serious cosmetic defect. A scrub made from soda and salt, which has been successfully used in cosmetology for a long time, will help eliminate blackheads. You can prepare this remedy yourself, saving significantly on an expensive salon.
Products with salt and soda are famous for their strongest, well, simply amazing cleansing effect!
How does baking soda scrub affect the skin?
Baking soda works great as part of scrubs, and their options are so diverse that they are suitable for any skin type, having a beneficial effect on its condition.
Baking soda is made up of sodium, carbon and oxygen. Each of them has an effect on the skin: oxygen and hydrogen, forming water, give a softening effect, water removes toxins and impurities, charcoal penetrates deep into the pores and cleanses them, normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, and heals microcracks. And sodium enhances the effect of each of the components.
You can quickly and without much financial expense make an effective cosmetic facial scrub with baking soda.
However, it is necessary to add emollients - the independent action of soda is quite aggressive and can cause harm. Baking soda is easy to use and effective; in a short time it helps improve skin condition, relieve inflammation and restore freshness.
Improved complexion
Due to its mild action, sodium bicarbonate helps relieve mild inflammation, minor allergic rashes, lightens age spots and evens out complexion.
Effective gentle express peeling
The product, which contains soda, is effective as a peeling: the smallest grains of powder carefully remove dead skin particles, removing flaking and making the skin smooth. Its regular use helps restore freshness to the face and reduce pigmentation.
Normalization of water-salt balance
Lack of moisture makes both dry and oily skin flabby and depleted, elasticity is lost, which leads to the appearance of wrinkles. A soda scrub can normalize the water-salt balance, which increases skin elasticity and enriches it with useful minerals and elements. The skin becomes less sensitive to external irritants, the area of vulnerable areas decreases, which gives the face a healthier appearance.
Narrowing pores
Baking soda reduces oiliness, clears clogged pores and tightens large pores. Regular procedures reduce oily shine and allow the skin to breathe. The antiseptic properties of sodium bicarbonate prevent the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria.
Cleansing
The product easily copes with deep cleaning, freeing pores from dirt and makeup residues. A facial scrub with baking soda cleanses the skin well, getting rid of blackheads and acne. It is also valued for its anti-inflammatory and disinfectant effect.
Calming effect
Soda scrub activates cell regeneration and relieves subcutaneous inflammation. The calming effect is manifested in case of external irritation and sunburn.
Rejuvenation, smoothing
The exfoliating effect of baking soda powder helps renew the epidermis and also improves collagen production. As a result, the skin becomes firmer, more elastic, and smoothes out. Cell renewal under the scrubbing effect of sodium bicarbonate leads to increased skin tone and stimulates rejuvenating processes.
Oxygen saturation
Facial peeling with a product containing sodium bicarbonate, combined with light massage movements, improves blood microcirculation, which helps saturate cells with oxygen. This massage removes dead skin particles and allows it to “breathe”. As a result, the face looks fresher.
Who is suitable for scrub with soda?
Making a facial scrub with baking soda will not be difficult either in professional beauty salons or at home.
An optimal peeling product with sodium bicarbonate without the addition of emollients is suitable for those with oily and combination skin.
For dry, yogurt or natural fermented milk products are added to the composition. Those with problematic skin will also find benefits in using baking soda, especially for teenagers.
Oily skin
To normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, more frequent use of sodium bicarbonate is recommended. The best option is one procedure every 7-10 days.
Regular peeling will help reduce acne, normalize the secretion of the sebaceous glands, and remove unevenness.
A scrub made from only two components – baking soda and water – is suitable. But to enhance the effect, you can add salt or coffee grounds. A prerequisite is that after the procedure you need to apply a moisturizer to your face. Regular use of soda scrub will reduce the number of acne, relieve minor inflammation, make the skin softer, and eliminate unevenness.
Dry skin
Those with dry skin also need deep cleansing periodically. But you need to add emollients to the scrub, otherwise after treatment you may experience a feeling of tightness, because sodium bicarbonate dries the skin.
You can avoid this effect by adding honey, cream or butter to the composition. Dry skin is usually very sensitive, so make sure you are not allergic to any additional ingredients in advance.
Combination skin
This type implies the presence of areas with oily, dry and normal skin at the same time. This means that the composition of the scrub must be selected so that it cleanses oily areas and does not overdry dry ones.
To restore the optimal pH level of combination skin, cosmetologists advise adding fruit juices, liquid baby soap, and oatmeal. Kefir, sour cream or banana pulp also neutralizes the effect of peeling.
What abrasive should I use on my scalp?
The scalp is delicate enough to avoid damaging it, it is best to use finely ground abrasives. These can include coffee and rice grains, dry herbs, cinnamon, as well as granulated sugar and sea salt. The latter is recommended to be used without fragrances and dyes, since substances of synthetic origin can cause an allergic reaction, accompanied by irritation and redness.
If you have short hair, use all of the options listed. If your hair is below your shoulders, resort to a sugar or salt abrasive base; it is difficult to wash the rest out of long curls. It is important to note that sea salt has the ability to dry out the scalp, which means it is recommended to use it mainly for those with oily hair and hair that is oily in the root zone.
However, if you combine salt with natural vegetable oils, the salt scrub can be safely used for dry scalp, but not overused. It’s better to turn to argan husks for help; it’s quite difficult to get it, but you won’t have to wait long for the effect. By the way, this abrasive is especially useful for those who regularly use aggressive styling products that tend to accumulate in the hair structure and scalp.
It is worth remembering that you cannot use abrasive substances on damaged scalp, otherwise you risk severe inflammation. It is better to wait for complete healing and contribute to this by applying aloe juice or gel and other medicinal ointments recommended by the doctor. You should not self-medicate. And the most important thing! Many people believe that to cleanse the scalp it is enough to use a deep cleansing shampoo. Yes, it will cleanse your hair of excess sebum, impurities and styling products, but not your scalp.
Soda scrub recipes
When used correctly, a homemade facial scrub with baking soda can be comparable in effectiveness to professional cosmetics.
Classic soda scrub for acne problem skin
To prepare a classic facial cleanser, take equal parts salt and sodium bicarbonate. Having combined them in containers, add washing gel. The liquid component will be needed so much that the abrasive particles turn into mush.
The freshly prepared mass is applied to the face in a thin layer with massage movements. Avoid the eye area. After 4-5 minutes, the scrub is washed off with warm and then cold water. After the procedure, apply a moisturizer.
The product will cope not only with acne, but also with acne. But carrying out the procedure every day is highly undesirable, so as not to harm the irritated skin. It is better to take breaks for 3-4 days.
Scrub made from coffee, soda and lemon peel
To enhance the scrubbing effect for oily skin, finely ground coffee is added to the composition; it not only improves cleansing, but also nourishes. In addition, this component acts as an antiseptic, disinfecting and preventing the development of pathogenic bacteria.
By the way, on our website facesave.ru there is detailed material on how to prepare and use a coffee scrub.
To prepare, you will need fresh chopped lemon zest. One part of soda should be diluted with two parts of water, to which add two parts of ground coffee and a part of finely grated lemon peel. Apply the finished scrub to the face with light massaging movements, and after 3-4 minutes, rinse with warm water.
Instead of lemon zest, you can use orange zest or natural apple cider vinegar.
A product with yeast and vitamin C will help deep cleansing. The ingredients, working together, remove toxins, cleanse pores and prevent further blockage. After using the scrub, the skin becomes matte, the tone is noticeably evened out due to the exfoliating effect.
It will take a little more time to prepare the cleansing composition, but the results are worth it. Brewer's yeast and soda are taken in equal parts. The ingredients are mixed and diluted with warm purified water to start the yeast swelling process.
After a few minutes, one capsule of vitamin C is added to the paste, everything is thoroughly mixed and a fairly thick layer is applied to the face.
The first two minutes of finger movements should be massaging and directed from the center to the periphery along the massage lines. After this, hold the product for another 10 minutes. It is better to rinse off the paste with warm water, then pat your face with a waffle towel and apply the skincare product. The period between procedures is 10-15 days.
Moisturizing scrub with soda and sour cream
For dry skin care, a moisturizing scrub with sour cream is suitable. The fermented milk product will remove flaking, soften the skin and prevent soda from drying it out. The ingredients are mixed in equal proportions, after which the product is applied to the face in a circular motion for 5-7 minutes. Wash off with warm water.
Instead of sour cream, you can take other products that will have a softening effect, for example, liquid honey, egg yolk, melted butter.
The interval between procedures should not be less than 4 days. The recommended course duration is 3 months.
Additional care components
Cleansing and caring for the scalp should be accompanied by additional nourishing and healing ingredients. Among them, tribute should be paid to natural vegetable oils. For example, coconut oil softens the scalp and gives strength to the hair; Shea butter moisturizes, nourishes and gives a healthy shine; Argan oil promotes the awakening of hair follicles and their active growth.
However, if you have oily hair, be very careful with vegetable oils. Pay attention to pumpkin oil, macadamia oil and wheat germ oil. The latter is characterized by resistance to clogging of pores and proper care, which gives the hair smoothness, softness, manageability and improved shade. In addition, it minimizes the negative impact of environmental factors and restores hair after unsuccessful dyeing.
Essential oils are also a great addition to a scalp scrub. They will not only add a pleasant aroma to the cosmetic product, but will also play a huge role in strengthening the hair and improving the condition of the hair. If your scalp is dry or itchy, include essential oils of blue chamomile, jasmine, myrtle, orange or sandalwood in your scrub. If you are experiencing dandruff and irritation, pay attention to anise essential oil. It soothes the scalp and helps eliminate white flakes.
To restore hair during the scalp cleansing procedure, combine the abrasive base with fruit pulp, kefir, cream, herbal decoctions and honey. By the way, candied honey can act as an abrasive substance. It’s easy to use: just remove too hard lumps, knead into a homogeneous mass, rub into the scalp, while simultaneously performing a massage. But first you must test for an allergic reaction, because honey is a strong allergen.
Cleansing and massage with honey is an excellent treatment for all types of hair and scalp. But this procedure is especially recommended for those with dry and brittle hair, as well as those who are unsuccessfully struggling with slow growth and hair loss. To enhance the effect of honey, after rubbing and massaging, you should wrap your head with plastic wrap and wrap a towel over it. The duration of the procedure is 1-2 hours. Honey is easily washed off from the scalp and hair.
Rules for using soda scrubs and precautions
In order for soda scrubbing to be beneficial and safe for the skin, you need to follow some rules.
Skin preparation
Before using the soda composition, be sure to remove makeup. It is also recommended to steam your face. For those with dry skin, it is better to avoid steaming and, on the contrary, rub with an ice cube.
Application rules
The scrub is applied to the face strictly along massage lines, with light movements, without pressure or excessive effort, so as not to damage the skin. You should move from the bridge of the nose to the edges of the forehead, from the wings of the nose to the ear, from the chin to the ear.
Avoid applying the product to the area around the eyes, upper and lower eyelids.
You should not increase the dosage of bicarbonate in the composition of the products so as not to dry out the skin.
Duration of the procedure
When using for the first time, it is not recommended to peel for longer than 2-3 minutes. The following cleaning sessions can be carried out for a longer time, but the exposure time of the drug should not exceed 10 minutes. If any unpleasant sensations arise during the treatment: burning, tingling, etc., the product must be washed off immediately.
Skin care after scrub
It is better to rinse off the scrub with warm and then cold water to tighten enlarged pores. If necessary, water can be replaced with a decoction of medicinal herbs, such as chamomile or calendula, which has soothing properties. This decoction will help prevent redness, inflammation and other side effects.
No other special care is required. Immediately after the scrub is removed from the skin, it needs to be given time to rest, i.e., it is not recommended to apply decorative cosmetics for another couple of hours.
It is better to apply cream care in accordance with your skin type to enhance the effect, as well as to prevent skin dehydration.
In the summer, immediately after the procedure, it is not advisable to go out into the open sun to avoid getting burned.
How often can you use a baking soda scrub?
The frequency of using a scrub with soda depends on the skin type, its condition and the desired result. Thus, the procedure for deep cleansing is carried out once a week, and to combat acne – once every 3 days. If you have dry skin, then such a scrub can be used no more than once every 10 days.
How long does it take for the skin to heal after the procedure?
After the procedure, the face may turn red, but this redness goes away within an hour. This remedy almost never has a negative effect that requires additional recovery.
After using the product, it is advisable to apply a nourishing facial cream. Also, you should not scrub your skin while undergoing a healing course with soda particles.
The results from the first peeling application last for 2-3 days. As most of the procedures are completed, the effect will last for about a month.
Contraindications
Before using sodium bicarbonate in cosmetics, you should make sure that you have no contraindications, otherwise, instead of the expected effect of cleansing and rejuvenation, you may end up with many problems.
Vascular network
Weak capillaries and fragile vessel walls are sensitive to mechanical stress on the skin. To avoid worsening the problems of the vascular network, people suffering from rosacea are not recommended to use bicarbonate scrubs.
Allergy
If you have an intolerance to any of the components included in the scrubs, you should not use them. To find out the body's possible reaction to the ingredients included in the drug, perform an allergy test.
Apply a small amount of the prepared mixture to your wrist or elbow. If redness, burning or itching appears on the skin within 10-15 minutes, then it is better to avoid using the scrub.
Open wounds
Deep scratches, abrasions, open wounds and inflamed areas on the skin also exclude the use of hydrocarbonate peeling. The main component can be aggressive on wounds and will slow down their healing.
Excessive breakouts and severe flaking
Excessive rashes and severe peeling will most likely require medical treatment. At a minimum, it is necessary to find out the reason for their appearance. You will have to stop using the scrub - soda will dry out the skin even more, which will worsen the problem.
The advantage of home beauty treatments based on baking soda is the complete absence of harmful chemicals. The ingredients for peeling can be varied depending on your own preferences, and your budget and personal time are significantly saved.
Subject to the conditions of correct use, ordinary baking soda will become your reliable ally in restoring the beauty and health of your skin.
Opinion of cosmetologists
Some cosmetologists claim that this product is harmful to the surface of the face, others say that when used correctly, at the end of the course, women get healthy and clean skin:
It's all about individual tolerance of the ingredients. If the redness does not go away and your face stings, then you should abandon the procedures and replace the peeling with a neutral agent.
If the skin surface behaves calmly during use and after peeling, then you can safely continue the course of treating the skin with the product.
Reviews
Marina, 21 years old: “At the age of 15, I tried soda on myself to remove blackheads on the wings of my nose. The result was excellent - the acne went away and the skin dried out. Since then I have been using soap and soda scrub regularly. Especially if there is a photo shoot coming up, so that the face in the frame does not shine. But this is my secret."
Svetlana, 35 years old: “I have never saved on cosmetics and visits to a cosmetologist before, my principle is that the skin should glow. But during the quarantine period, I was forced to abandon regular skincare procedures. The complexion became somewhat pale, and an oily sheen appeared in the T-zone. And then I took a risk. I chose the option with oatmeal and honey. The result exceeded my expectations. Now I’m wondering why I spent so much money on the salon, because looking good is much easier and cheaper.”
Natalya Sergeevna, 48 years old: “My friends strongly advise me to switch to anti-aging cosmetics. But I'm not going to admit that I'm an older lady. Therefore, rejuvenating peeling with baking soda and honey has become my regular procedure. I saw results after the third use. I use the scrub every ten days. After removing the mask, I always wash my face with chamomile infusion. I don’t need anti-age cosmetics yet.”
