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Anonymous asked in HealthDiseases & ConditionsSkin Conditions · 1 decade ago

baking soda against acne?

i've heard, if u mix water and baking soda together and apply it to the face, then washing it an hour from on then, it can clear acne and have beautiful skin, is this true, o yea before this i've squeezed pure lemon on my face and it did sting, then i did the baking soda and water part, do u think this is a great remedy against acne?

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  • Minx
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    1/4 a teaspoon of baking soda mixed with organic apple cider vinegar into a paste and applied with a cotton ball to your face as you would a cleanser, concentrating on the problem areas, will cleanse your face fantastically !! The baking soda is a brilliant grainy cleanser and the ACV will tone your skin....... don't leave it on though, simply use as a normal cleanser and then wash off with a warm face washer. When you have finished put 2 tablespoons of ACV into a glass of warm water and apply with a fresh cotton ball as you would a normal toner....... then apply a small amount of cold pressed extra virgin olive oil (yep, the stuff your mom cooks with) and VOILA !! Brilliant stuff i reckon, cheap, chemical free and great for sensitive little bodies.

    Don't ever put lemon juice on open or cut skin areas as the natural citric acid in it will burn your skin. The apple cider vinegar that i have suggested is diluted with water so will not burn your skin.

    CHEERS

    Source(s): naturopath in training
  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Baking Soda For Acne

  • 5 years ago

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    Source(s): Cure Your Acne Holistically - http://acneaway.raiwi.com/?STId
  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Baking Soda For Pimples

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  • 1 decade ago

    It is worth a try.

    I like to take Baking Soda baths when I am running a fever.

    I have noticed that afterwards my skin feels soft and smooth.

    Not much of a big deal for a guy. But it should work on your face as well.

    The Baking soda would probably help neutralize surface acids and oils.

    The change in PH could also kill off bacteria on the skin.

    Yep just check and found the following sources:

  • 1 decade ago

    Ive tried the lemon on the face then go into the sun technique but that didnt help back when I had acne. I just ended up going to the dermatologist b/c I had it so bad. But try some over the counter stuff at CVS. My brother actually boils water then puts the pot on the table and sticks his head above the steaming water with a towel over his head. It seems to work. Apparently sweating is good for the pores. Make sure though that the steam isnt too hot or u'll burn ur face off. You could try just going into a sauna or steam room if you know of any.

  • 6 years ago

    RE:

    baking soda against acne?

    i've heard, if u mix water and baking soda together and apply it to the face, then washing it an hour from on then, it can clear acne and have beautiful skin, is this true, o yea before this i've squeezed pure lemon on my face and it did sting, then i did the baking soda and water part, do...

  • 6 years ago

    Hi,

    I am a dermatologist by profession and within a careeer of 10 years I have seen lots of acne problems. According to me Red and white pimples are the worst and painful. Acneprone skin is very sensitive, even if you touch it once the redness will increase with itching. According to me there is no magical way to heal your pimples over night as this is the puffed part of your skin due to the bacteria.

    In simple words try to improve your diet and have lots of water that helps in healingg process. Un-necessary oily food should be avoided to get a healthy spotless skin.

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  • Lynn
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    While it took little less than two months for me to really see a difference, my acne, blackheads and whole lot of other skin problems I had such as eczema had completely cleared! It was totally amazing...

    Get Rid Of Acne Permanently?

  • kikio
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    I don't think you should be using your face as a science experiment. God only knows what you'll do if you end up burning off your skin. Why don't you go and get some Clearasil Ultra. This stuff works great!! Get the pads and the cream and use it 2x a day. It will clear your skin within a few days.

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