How To Get Rid Of Cavities With Baking Soda

ACNE and spots can plague people through their teen years and into adulthood, and even if your skin clears up you may be left with scarring.

Breakouts are one of the most common skin problems, with the majority of people grappling with a spot at some point in their life.

Baking soda is a natural alkaline which helps neutralise the acidity of skin during a break-out Credit: Getty - Contributor

How to get rid of acne scars using baking soda?

While numerous brushes, pills and creams exist to try and clear up blemishes, one common ingredient you probably have in your kitchen cupboard can help fight acne.

Baking soda is commonly used to make cakes, but it is a versatile ingredient and has properties which make it beneficial in beauty products.

Otherwise known as sodium bicarbonate, is a natural alkaline and counteracts your skins acidity during a breakout, helping neutralize the PH levels in your skin.

Baking soda helps fade acne scars and pigmentation, reducing their appearance.

The white powder is an anti-inflammatory, which will help soothe redness and reduce swelling.

Not just acne, it can also be used to calm down sunburn and others forms of irritation.

The power helps to absorb any excess oil from your skin, which dries out spots and makes it less likely you'll break out.

This aids the healing process and should reduce against developing scars.

The powder itself acts as a natural exfoliant, and when used on the face as a scrub cleans out dirt and dead skin from pores, helping to prevent against flare-ups by keeping your skin free from bacteria.

Because it is a natural ingredient, it can cause less irritation than some products on the market as it doesn't contain any harsh chemicals or agents.

Baking soda common ingredient you probably have in your kitchen cupboard Credit: Getty - Contributor

How to treat your skin with the household ingredient

You make your own home-made cleanser with baking soda or add it to existing products, but don't use it everyday as it will likely be too harsh on your skin.

One way to apply baking soda is to use it as a facemask.

Using no more than two tablespoons of baking soda, mix this with warm water to form a paste, then apply like a facemask.

Massage into the skin and leave for no longer than 15 minutes before washing off with warm water.

To use baking soda as a scrub, you can add a variety of ingredients depending on your skin type.

You can mix two tablespoons of baking soda with either moisturiser, lemon juice, honey, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, toothpaste, oatmeal or milk.

Baking soda is often used to make cakes Credit: Getty - Contributor

With all these ingredients, mix until you get a smooth paste, adding water if necessary.

Apply to skin and scrub like a normal exfoliator, massaging into the skin before washing off with warm water.

Avoid using them more than twice a week.

A third way to add baking soda to your beauty routine is to mix a small amount into your everyday facial cleanser to give it a boost.

For this, use no more than half a teaspoon and mix into your hand before applying onto your face.

Use as normal but make sure not to add the powder more than twice a week.

If you have a concentrated breakout and want to focus the baking soda there, make a paste from two teaspoons of the power and water.

Apply directly onto the spot or bump and leave for 20 minutes.

It may form a crust or begin to harden, which is normal, just ensure you wash it off thoroughly.

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