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II. Fantastic Uses of Baking Soda for Personal Care
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1. Make Toothpaste
A paste made ______________ (1) baking soda and 3% hydrogen peroxide solution can be _________
(2) as an alternative ________________ (3) commercial non-flouride toothpastes. Or just dip your
toothbrush into baking soda ______________ (4) an extra boost.
2. Freshen Your Mouth
______________ (5) one teaspoon in a half glass of water, swish, spit and rinse. Odors are
neutralised, not just covered up.
3. Soak Oral Appliance
Soak oral appliances, _____________ (6) retainers (devices holding teeth in position) , mouthpieces, and
dentures, in a solution of 2 teaspoons of baking soda dissolved ____________ (7) a glass or small
bowl of warm water. The baking soda loosens food particles and neutralises odors to __________
(8) appliances fresh. You can ______________ (9) brush appliances clean using baking soda.
4. Use as a Facial Scrub and Body Exfoliant (substance that removes dead skin)
Give ______________ (10) an invigorating (refreshing, stimulating) facial and body scrub. _____________ (11)
a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Rub in a gentle circular motion to exfoliate
_____________ (12) skin. Rinse clean. This is gentle _____________ (13) for daily use.
5. Skip Harsh Deodorant
Put baking soda ___________ (14) your underarms and armpits to neutralise body odor.
6. Use as an Antacid (drug that neutralises acidity)
Baking soda is ____________ (15) safe and effective antacid to relieve heartburn, sour stomach
and acid indigestion. Refer _____________ (16) baking soda package ____________ (17) instructions.
7. Treat Insect Bites & Itchy Skin
For insect bites, make a paste ____________ (18) of baking soda ______________ (19) water, and
apply as a salve (ointment) onto affected skin. To ease the itch, shake some baking soda ___________
(20) your hand and rub it into damp skin after bath or ______________ (21).
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8. Make a Hand Cleanser and Softener
Skip harsh soaps and gently scrub ____________ (22) dirt and neutralise odors on hands
___________ (23) a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water, or 3 parts baking soda to 1 part
of gentle liquid hand soap. Then rinse clean.
9. Help your Hair
Vinegar is amazing for your hair, but baking soda ____________ (24) its place in the shower too.
Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda into ___________ (25) palm ___________ (26) with your
favourite shampoo. Shampoo as usual and rinse thoroughly - baking soda ____________ (27)
remove the residue that styling products _____________ (28) behind so your hair is cleaner and
_____________ (29) manageable.
10. Clean Brushes and Combs
For lustrous (shiny) hair, keep brushes and combs clean. Remove natural oil build-up and hair
product residue (rests) ___________ (30) soaking combs and brushes in a solution of 1 teaspoon of
baking soda in a small basin of warm water. Rinse and allow to dry.
11. Make a Bath Soak
Add ½ cup of baking soda to your bath to neutralise acids ___________ (31) the skin and help
wash away oil and perspiration, it also makes your skin _____________ (32) very soft.
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