Stir together with a paste of baking soda and water. The natural exfoliant will help lift surface stains from coffee, red wine, and smoking. To really boost the efficiency of this treatment, you can mix the powder with hydrogen peroxide. While this DIY mix will immediately brighten tarnished teeth, baking soda can’t whiten permanently like an in-office bleaching treatment.
Face Scrub
The abrasive particles of sodium bicarbonate make it an easy and natural skin exfoliant. You can sprinkle the mix into your favorite gentle face wash for an added scrubbing effect. You can also make a paste of three parts baking soda and one part water.
Nail Whitener
An addiction to colorful nail polish shades can lead to yellowing tips and discolored cuticles. To whiten your nails, use a concoction of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Apply the salve with an old toothbrush and let sit for three to five minutes before rinsing.
Foot Soak
Adding baking soda to your DIY pedicure bowl can help dissolve callus skin on heels and relieve itchy soles. If the dead skin still won’t budge, you can apply a paste of baking soda and water directly to the area.
Brush Cleanser
We know you’ve probably been using hand soap and oil to clean your makeup brushes, but you can also use baking soda. Just dip your brush in a bath of warm water and a few teaspoons of sodium bicarbonate to dissolve product buildup. This is also a good trick for old toothbrushes, hairbrushes, and combs.