Does Sodium Bicarbonate sound familiar? Maybe you’ve heard it more commonly used as baking soda? You’ve probably used it in baking, while vacuuming, or even to get rid of a nasty smell in your refrigerator!

What you may not have known is that Bicarb Soda can be used as a powerful weapon in your beauty arsenal AND it’s a natural ingredient!

It is important that when introducing Bicarb Soda into your health or beauty routine that you look for one that is aluminium free.

Here are a few ways you can add this ingredient to your beauty regimen:

1. Whitening Toothpaste

Sprinkle onto your toothpaste or dip a wet toothbrush into abit of sodium bicarb to take advantage of it’s powerful whitening properties! 

2. Clarifying Shampoo

If you’re using a lot of hairspray or working up a good sweat, add this to your shampoo to remove build up of chemicals and dirt. This will help to detoxify your hair/scalp and break down the buildup of oil and grease.

3. Acne Treatment

Breaking out? Have no fear! Add a few drops of water and create a paste to put on spots when you see them arise.

4. Bath Soak

Add a few teaspoons to some warm bath water and you’ll be on your way to smoother and softer skin!

5. Natural Face Brighter

Mix a tablespoon with honey, lemon and water and apply as a mask to naturally treat sun spots and improve skin tone.

6. Dry Shampoo

Skip all the chemicals you’d find in a store bought dry shampoo and use sodium bicarb! Simply brush onto oily roots with a Kabuki Brush and let it sit for a few minutes. Run your fingers through it and viola! Bye-bye oily hair!

7. Natural Deodorant

Brush a small amount onto underarms with a Kabuki Brush as a natural deodorant. Pro tip: mix with your favourite essential oil!

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