sodium bicarbonate

Personal Care:

Homemade Deodorant: Mix baking soda with water and essential oils for a natural deodorant.

Exfoliator: Use baking soda as a gentle exfoliant for face and body, says a blog post from Bali Buda.

Treat Insect Bites: Apply a baking soda paste to insect bites to reduce itching and pain.

Baking Soda Bath: Add baking soda to a bath to soothe skin irritation and relieve itching.

Heartburn Relief: Mix a small amount of baking soda in water to neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn.

Indigestion Relief: Use baking soda as a natural antacid to relieve indigestion.

Feminine Hygiene: Add a small amount of baking soda to a bath to help with hygiene, according to Medical News Today.

Toothpaste: Mix baking soda with water to create a gentle toothpaste.

Wrinkle Removal: Apply baking soda to wrinkles and massage to help reduce their appearance.

Culinary Uses:

Leavening Agent: Baking soda is essential for making many baked goods rise.

Tenderizing Meat: Use baking soda to tenderize meat before cooking.

Fruit and Veggie Wash: Rinse fruits and vegetables with a baking soda solution to remove pesticides.

No-Wax Floor Cleaner: Use baking soda to clean floors and polish without waxing.

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