A lot of people have been asking if baking soda can really be a treatment for acne. Well then this article will take care of this debate. Yes, baking soda is an effective pimple treatment. And most of these are from personal experience. Following are home acne remedies that uses baking soda.

As a face mask

One of the most common and effective baking soda acne treatment today is very simple to do. A paste is created by adding water to the baking soda. This is applied directly to the skin and left there for the next ten to fifteen minutes. This makes the skin look fresh and cleans off dirt. This should be done four times a week, preferably at night. Like most home acne remedies, don’t forget to wash your face before application. Don’t rub towel on your skin. Instead, you should gently dab on your skin until it is completely dry.

Specific spots treatment

This baking soda acne cure doesn’t differ too much with a face mask. Basically, the paste is placed only on the pimple. Using warm water, this can be removed the following morning. Baking soda basically dries out the skin and removes the trapped oil in the pores. Again, use a clean towel for drying.

Scars and baking soda

There are those who say that baking soda can reduce the amount of scars. Although I have not seen this result in my case, some people do swear by this method.

Testing Baking Soda

People with sensitive skin aren’t really recommended to use this treatment. If you want to do a skin test, first place baking soda paste on the inside of your wrist. Wait for a few minutes first. Look for another alternative if your skin starts to itch or become reddish.

There are still other methods you might want to try if you are allergic to baking soda. Other alternatives include pumpkin, toothpaste or garlic. You can use either garlic or pumpkin as face masks. They are also capable of scar removal. Toothpaste is applied directly on a pimple and left overnight.

Try to remember that it takes time for these methods to work. However, by sticking to just one routine, then you’ll be able to find out if the method really works. Also, don’t forget to eat right and get plenty of exercise. This will keep your skin healthy from the inside. Wash your face as often as possible.