Skip harsh soaps and gently scrub away ground-in dirt and neutralize odors on hands with a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water, or 3 parts baking soda to gentle liquid hand soap. For specific tips on bee stings, see Bee Stings: Prevention and Treatment. To ease the itch, shake some baking soda into your hand and rub it into damp skin after bath Refer to baking soda package for instructions.įor insect bites, make a paste out of baking soda and water, and apply as a salve onto affected skin. Pat baking soda onto your underarms to neutralize body odor.īaking soda is a safe and effective antacid to relieve heartburn, sour stomach and/or acid indigestion.
Rub in a gentle circular motion to exfoliate the skin. Make a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water.
Give yourself an invigorating facial and body scrub. You can also brush appliances clean using baking soda. The baking soda loosens food particlesĪnd neutralizes odours to keep appliances fresh. Soak oral appliances, like retainers, mouthpieces and dentures, in a solution of 2 teaspoons baking soda dissolved in a glass or small bowl of warm water. Odours are neutralised, not just covered up. Put one teaspoon in half a glass of water, swish, spit and rinse. With toothpaste into baking soda for an extra boost. Follow the method aboveĪ paste made from sodium bicarbonate and a 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution can be used as an alternative to commercial non-fluoride toothpastes. ** To make orange toothpaste, reduce tea tree oil to 2 drops, substitute. ** To make lemon toothpaste, reduce tea tree oil to 2 drops, substitute lemon essential oil method above. To re-hydrate, add water 1 tsp at a time until desired consistency is reached.
The toothpaste will dry out over time if left uncovered. Store toothpaste in a glass or plastic jar with a lid. The flavors will meld together over time, so wait 48 hours before making significant adjustments to the flavor. Add additional essential oils and/or water to taste and texture, adding oils one drop at a time and water ½ Tbsp at a time. Mix well.Īdd 1 Tsp of Soda bicarbonate, mix well and taste. To make peppermint flavor, combing combine 2 Tbsp of water with clay in a non-metal bowl and mix well using a non-metal spoon (the clay should never come in contact with any metals).Īdd 2 drops tea tree oil and 2 drops of peppermint essential oils. 2-4 Tbsp spring water or boiled water that has cooled
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