How to Make a Baking Soda Face Mask

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Making and Applying the Basic Mask

Make and use an exfoliating mask

Prepare and use a honey face mask

Regular Face Mask

Exfoliating Face Mask

Honey Face Mask

A baking soda face mask is a natural, effective, and budget-friendly way to nourish, protect, and heal your skin. You can make this mask by simply combining baking soda with water, or by mixing it with your facial cleanser and other natural ingredients. This guide will walk you through how to use a baking soda face mask.

Steps

Making and Applying the Basic Mask

Cleanse your face thoroughly. Before applying the baking soda mask, ensure your face is clean and free from oil or dirt. Wash your face with warm water and your regular facial cleanser.

Prepare a mixture of baking soda and water. Mix 3 teaspoons of baking soda with 1 teaspoon of water and stir until you have a smooth paste. Baking soda is a gentle yet effective exfoliant with antifungal and antiseptic properties, making it great for managing acne and blackheads.

Be sure to use baking soda, not baking powder.

Apply the mixture to your face with your fingers. Alternatively, you can dip a corner of a damp towel into the mixture and gently apply it to your skin. Avoid the sensitive areas around your eyes and mouth, and focus on areas with more blackheads, like your nose. Massage your face gently for about 5 minutes, being careful not to scrub too hard.

Wash your face with warm water. Make sure to rinse off all of the baking soda mask. Sometimes, tiny baking soda granules can stick to your eyebrows.

Pat your face dry. Use a clean, soft towel to gently pat your skin dry. Avoid rubbing too harshly.

Apply moisturizer and toner. Moisturizer will keep your skin feeling soft, while toner helps restore your skin’s pH balance and tightens your pores.

Use the baking soda mask as part of your skincare routine. The baking soda mask gently exfoliates and is good for the skin, but it shouldn't be used daily. Instead, limit its use to a maximum of 3 times per week.

Make and use an exfoliating mask

Cleanse your face thoroughly. Wash your face with warm water and your favorite cleanser. Rinse off the lather and gently pat your skin dry with a soft, clean towel.

Steep a cup of chamomile tea. Place a chamomile tea bag into a cup and pour in about 1/4 cup of boiling water (55 ml). Cover the cup with a small plate and let the tea steep for 5-10 minutes. Be sure to use a strong chamomile tea. Allow the tea to cool before mixing it with the other ingredients.

Grind some traditional oats. Measure out a suitable amount of oats and grind them several times in a blender until you get a fine powder. You should end up with about 1/2 cup (40 g) of oat powder. Oats serve as a natural cleanser and moisturizer, while also providing a gentle exfoliation for the skin.

Create a mixture using oatmeal, honey, and baking soda. You'll need 1/2 cup of traditional oatmeal, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of pure honey. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.

If you want a more effective exfoliating mask, add 2 teaspoons of white sugar.

Add chamomile tea. The mixture you’ve created will be a bit dry for use as a mask, so you’ll need to add chamomile tea for moisture. Pour 2 teaspoons of tea into the mixture and stir well. Continue adding tea until you reach the desired consistency. The mixture should be smooth enough to apply easily, but not too runny or watery.

Prepare before applying the mask. Use warm water to dampen your face. Since applying the mask can be messy, tie your hair back and wear a towel around your neck to protect your clothes. You can also apply the mask in the bathroom for easier cleanup.

Gently massage the mixture into your skin. Use your fingers or a damp cloth to apply the mixture to your face. Avoid the sensitive areas around your eyes and mouth. Leave the mask on for about 5 minutes.

Wash off the mask. Splash warm water on your face and gently massage to remove the mixture. If any honey residue remains on your skin, you can use a facial cleanser to wash it off thoroughly.

Apply moisturizer and toner. Moisturizer softens and smoothens the skin, while toner helps balance the skin's pH and tightens pores.

Prepare and use a honey face mask

Cleanse your face properly. Before applying the mask, remove all dirt and oil from your face. Use warm water and a facial cleanser to wash your face, then rinse off the foam and pat your face dry with a towel.

Dampen the towel. Soak the towel in warm water and wring out any excess. The towel should be moist, but not dripping wet.

Pour honey into the corner of the towel. You need 1/2 teaspoon of pure honey. Honey not only helps treat acne and eliminate bacteria causing blackheads but also provides hydration to the skin.

Add a little baking soda. You will need 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Baking soda works as a gentle abrasive and helps exfoliate the skin.

Mix the two ingredients together to form a paste. You can use your fingers to mix, or fold the towel over the baking soda and honey, then gently squeeze to combine the ingredients.

Moisten your face and gently apply the towel to your skin. Be sure to spread the mixture evenly across your entire face, but avoid the delicate areas around your eyes and mouth. Do not scrub too harshly to prevent skin irritation.

Rinse your face. Gently splash warm water onto your face and massage to wash away the mask.

Prepare a skin toner. You will need 1/4 cup (55 ml) of water and 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Pour both ingredients into a clean bottle and shake well. Baking soda can alter your skin's pH, and the apple cider vinegar will help restore balance.

Apple cider vinegar toner can spoil easily, so store it in the fridge when not in use.
Add 5 tablespoons of rosemary essential oil to the apple cider vinegar toner. Rosemary oil has skin-protective and antibacterial properties.

Apply the skin toner. Soak a cotton pad in the toner and gently sweep it across your face, focusing on the forehead, cheeks, and nose. Avoid the sensitive areas around your eyes and mouth.

Advice

You can simply use a mixture of baking soda and water to apply to your face (avoiding the areas around your eyes and mouth) and leave it for about 30 minutes.
You can turn your regular facial cleanser into an exfoliating wash by adding a little baking soda. Just mix some baking soda into your facial cleanser and wash your face as usual.
In addition to treating acne, baking soda can help improve skin issues like eczema and psoriasis.
Applying a baking soda mixture to your skin can soothe irritation caused by sunburn or insect bites.

Warnings

Avoid rubbing your face too harshly when applying baking soda to prevent skin irritation.
Baking soda may cause irritation for sensitive skin. It’s best to test a small amount of the mixture on the inside of your elbow and leave it for a few minutes. Use the mask on your face if there are no signs of irritation after a few hours.
Wash off the mask if you feel warmth or itching on your skin.