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Personal Care

1. Make Toothpaste

A paste made from baking soda and a 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution can be used as an alternative to commercial

non-fluoride toothpastes. (Or heres a formula fora minty version.) ou can also !ust dip your toothbrush "ith toothpaste

into baking soda for an extra boost.

2. Freshen Your Mouth

#ut one teaspoon in half a glass of "ater$ s"ish$ spit and rinse. Odors are neutrali%ed$ not !ust covered up.

3. Soak Oral Appliance

&oak oral appliances$ like retainers$ mouthpieces and dentures$ in a solution of ' teaspoons baking soda dissolved in a

glass or small bo"l of "arm "ater. he baking soda loosens food particles and neutrali%es odors to keep appliances

fresh. ou can also brush appliances clean using baking soda.

4. Use as a Facial Scrub an !o" #$%oliant

ive yourself an invigorating facial and body scrub. *ake a paste of 3 parts baking soda to + part "ater. ,ub in a gentle

circular motion to exfoliate the skin. ,inse clean. his is gentle enough for daily use. (or a stronger exfoliant$ try one of

these great /omemade &ugar &crubs.)

&. Skip'arsh (eoorant

#at baking soda onto your underarms to neutrali%e body odor.

). Use as an Antaci

0aking soda is a safe and effective antacid to relieve heartburn$ sour stomach and1or acid indigestion. ,efer to baking

soda package for instructions.

*. Treat +nsect !ites , +tch" Skin

or insect bites$ make a paste out of baking soda and "ater$ and apply as a salve onto affected skin. o ease the itch$

shake some baking soda into your hand and rub it into damp skin after bath or sho"er. or specific tips on bee stings$

see0ee &tings2 #revention and reatment.

-. Make a 'an Cleanser an So%tener

&kip harsh soaps and gently scrub a"ay ground-in dirt and neutrali%e odors on hands "ith a paste of 3 parts baking soda

to + part "ater$ or 3 parts baking soda to gentle liuid hand soap. hen rinse clean. ou can try thishoney and cornmeal

scrub for handstoo.

. 'elp Your 'air

4inegar is ama%ing for your hair$ but baking soda has its place in the sho"er too. &prinkle a small amount of baking soda

into your palm along "ith your favorite shampoo. &hampoo as usual and rinse thoroughly5baking soda helps remove the

residue that styling products leave behind so your hair is cleaner and more manageable.

1/. Clean !rushes an Co0bs

or lustrous hair "ith more shine$ keep brushes and combs clean. ,emove natural oil build-up and hair product residue

by soaking combs and brushes in a solution of + teaspoon of baking soda in a small basin of "arm "ater. ,inse and allo"

to dry.

11. Make a !ath Soak

Add +1' cup of baking soda to your bath to neutrali%e acids on the skin and help "ash a"ay oil and perspiration$ it also

makes your skin feel very soft. 6psom salts are pretty miraculous for the bath too7 read about the health benefits of epsom

salt baths.

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12. Soothe Your Feet

8issolve 3 tablespoons of baking soda in a tub of "arm "ater and soak feet. ently scrub. ou can also make a spa soak

for your feet.

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