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A Powerful Baking Soda Scrub For Your Every Skin Flaws

Updated: February 27, 2024

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Baking Soda Scrub

Baking soda scrub is an enemy for all the microbes and dirt that make our skin rough, irritated, dark etc.

It’s the perfect ingredient for skin and I personally include in my healthy skin regime and it works well on my skin.

Baking soda scrub is one of my favorite scrub except for honey and sugar scrub.

It is the cure for all skin imperfections like acne, dark spots or patches, dullness etc as it has the potential power to treat skin as well as hair problems too.

You can also add it to your skincare routine as its the cheapest ingredient in your pantry that will satisfy your target issues.

 


What do beauty experts or dermatologists say about baking soda scrub?

Dr. David E. Bank, the director of the Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery. He said, “Baking soda we love in dermatology — it’s anti-inflammatory, it’s antibacterial.”(Source)

According to Dr. Doris Day, a New York Dermatologist, “For the most part, I prefer canadian drug store or department store or cosmeceutical products from your dermatologist because they’re actually tested on the skin and they go through certain quality control measures”.

He said, “But in a pinch, there are things you can use at home. You just have to pick carefully and learn a little bit from the past. People have been using substances like olive oil, yogurt, vinegar, honey and aloe for skin care for ages, and now there are scientific studies that explain why they work. Salt and sugar are excellent exfoliants”.

He also explained that “Baking soda, as well, can be used as a fine-grained exfoliant, and may have antiseptic and brightening qualities as well”.

It’s simple to add salt, sugar or baking soda to any cleanser you already have and make it a scrub. (Source)

Scott-Vincent Borba is a Hollywood beauty expert, and the author of three best-sellers Makeup for Dummies, Skintervention and Cooking Your Way to Gorgeous.

He Said, baking soda is a very simple, money saving and effective face wash as you will feel the difference of this all-natural exfoliating treatment after just one day. (Source)

 

Baking Soda Scrub

 


How baking soda scrub is an effective remedy for all skin flaws.

Baking soda scrub is a mixture of coconut oil, tea tree oil, lemon oil and of course, baking soda. Let’s take a look at the benefits of these ingredients:

 

Baking Soda

  • Baking soda has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which kill the microbes causing acne or pimples, razor bumps and reduces the inflammation of acne.
  • It draws out the excess oil from the skin by unclogging skin pores and maintains the optimum skin’s pH which prevents the sudden breakout and gives a healthy glow to the skin.
  • It is a good exfoliator as it has tiny granules which deep cleanse the hair follicle and removes the dirt and dead skin cells.
  • It is a perfect remedy for removing dark spots, blackheads and acne scars due to its deep pore cleansing properties and give a way to regenerate new skin cells.

 

Coconut Oil

  • The lauric acid in the coconut oil that acts as the antibacterial agent which treats acne, razor bumps boils etc.
  • It exfoliates the dead skin cells when mixed with baking soda and becomes an excellent scrub. Blocked pores are the main reason for ingrown hairs or razor bumps, it calms and soothes razor burns.
  • Due to saturated fats, it melts on the skin when it is being applied and it easily seeps into the skin pores, moisturizing deeply.
  • It preserves the smoothness of the skin by keeping it wrinkle-free.

 

Lemon Oil

 

Tea Tree Oil

  • Antibacterial and antiviral properties which kill bacteria and virus causing pimples, rash, ingrown razor bumps etc. It is also effective on hair and scalp too.
  • Anti-microbial and antiseptic properties kill harmful microbes and protect open pores and ingrown hairs from getting infected.
  • Fungicide property inhibits and treats fungal growth and reduces the inflammation of red razor bumps.

 


Indeed, Josh Peterson of The Discovery Network’s Planet Green writes: ‘Baking soda makes a top-notch exfoliation.

Why? Baking soda is coarse, but not too coarse.

It’s the best amount of coarse for removing the top layer of dead skin cells, and if applied correctly, it won’t cause your sensitive facial skin to become red and irritated.’

He recommends mixing a teaspoon of the powder to a facial cleanser and massaging the concoction into the skin. This should be repeated two to three times a week. (Source)

Now go ahead and try this awesome baking soda scrub and do let me know about your experiences in the comment below. I would more than love to hear them.

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A Powerful Baking Soda Scrub For Your Every Skin Flaws
 
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Baking soda scrub is an enemy of microbes and dirt that make our skin rough, irritated, & dark. It treats acne, razor bumps, blackheads, and hydrates skin.
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Recipe type: Baking Soda Scrub
Cuisine: DIY, Beauty
Ingredients
Instructions
How To Make
  1. Take a bowl and combine all the ingredients and mix well.
  2. Store it in an airtight glass container for future use.
  3. You can keep this scrub for a couple of months but do not let water to go inside the container as it can spoil the mixture.
  4. There is no need to store it in a refrigerator as this will harden the coconut oil. It's better to keep the container at normal room temperature.
How To Apply
  1. First, wash your skin with soap or body wash and rinse it well.
  2. If possible have a hot water bath or shower. Hot water will open up your pores, making your skin much more susceptible to cleaning.
  3. Apply a sufficient amount of scrub to wet skin over your entire body, massaging in a circular motion for 5-10 minutes to allow the granules to remove dead skin cells.
  4. Finally, rinse it off well.
Notes
1. Causes of ingrown hairs can be having naturally coarse or curly hair, wearing clothing that is too tight, tugging at the skin with the razor, shaving or waxing in the wrong direction and not exfoliating regularly after hair removal. Make sure you’re using a clean, sharp razor (a new one if it’s disposable), shave in the direction of the hair growth, and do not pull the skin tight to try to get a closer shave (yep, this can cause ingrown hairs).

2. Be sure to do a patch test to make sure your skin does not have an adverse reaction to the oils. The inner forearm is a great place to do a test since the skin is delicate, similar to facial skin.

3. Additionally, pregnant women, infants, and young children should avoid certain essential oils. so be sure to do your homework beforehand.

4. Keep the glass container away from light.


 


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Baking Soda Scrub

 

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102 Comments

  • Reply
    Jill
    February 24, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    I am very interested in trying this, I even have all the ingredients already. I didn’t notice directions though. Did I miss something?

    Thanks!
    Jill

    • Reply
      Mamta
      February 25, 2017 at 4:03 am

      Hi Jill, Thanks for dropping by. I have updated the post with the directions. Thanks for bringing this up. Please try this and let me know how was your experience. I am always thrilled to listen to them.
      Thanks
      Mamta

  • Reply
    Brenda
    February 26, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Hi! Since I started to work in a place with so much dirt in the air blackheads show up, and this scrub looks really soft for my sensitive skin, but how many times in a week should I apply this scrub? Btw, thanks for sharing! (Ps, sorry if I have any misspelling, English is not my main language c: )

    • Reply
      Mamta
      February 28, 2017 at 3:40 am

      Hi Brenda, If you have blackheads on nose then you should use this scrub every alternate days. If its on cheeks then you should use it 2 times in a week as over usage on cheeks can make them rough. Btw, your english is great. 🙂

      • Reply
        Briana
        March 21, 2018 at 6:24 am

        How long do we leave it on for, and does it help get rid of sun spots?

        • Reply
          Mamta
          March 23, 2018 at 3:58 pm

          Hi Briana,
          You should leave it for 10-15 minutes. Yes, this will help in getting rid of sun spots as well.

          • kris
            May 20, 2021 at 5:46 pm

            If you don’t have lemon oil would a fresh lemon work?

          • Mamta
            May 25, 2021 at 4:32 am

            Hi Kris,
            Yes, it will work but you won’t be able to keep the mixture for a longer period of time.

    • Reply
      Abby
      April 14, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      Hi Mamta, I need you to help me out, I had some white spot like exzema on my legs which was due to an inorganic cream reaction, I have done away with it and am now using chamomile oil ( organic) for over 6month now,but those white spot are still there, please what can you recommend for me so that it clears off

  • Reply
    Billie
    March 9, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    Do you use lemon essential oil or is it a different kind and if so where can you get it

  • Reply
    Emily
    March 26, 2017 at 6:51 am

    Hey! Just wondering how you would go about storing this and for how long? Thanks!

    • Reply
      Mamta
      March 30, 2017 at 3:12 pm

      Hi Emily, you can store this scrub in an airtight glass container for about 10-12 days. But make sure it should be kept away from direct sunlight as it is made up with essential oils too and also do not let water to go inside the container. Thanks.

  • Reply
    Elena Lynch
    April 1, 2017 at 1:14 am

    I used this scrub every week and it works for me. It will also remove dark spots from lips due to hyperpigmentation. It also aids in lightening the dark areas of your chin and mouth. It is a good product for makeup removal. Please remember to use a good moisturizer or finish with coconut oil, goodnight!!!!

    • Reply
      Mamta
      April 3, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      Wow Elena,thanks for sharing your experience.You made my day. Hope you enjoy other DIYs as well.
      Thanks
      Mamta

    • Reply
      Mary Ann
      July 20, 2017 at 10:37 am

      Elena,
      Did you use the scrub only once per week?

  • Reply
    Janet
    June 2, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    Is the coconut oil fractionated or solid? I mixed a face scrub up using 1/2 fractionated oil and baking soda added carrot seed and frankensce oil. I use every day.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      June 12, 2017 at 5:59 pm

      Hi Janet, you should use solid coconut oil. Also, try not to use this scrub every day on your face as baking soda can be too harsh for your skin if applied daily.

  • Reply
    Megan
    June 8, 2017 at 2:50 am

    I used this tonight and it BURNED!!! My face is as bright as a full day in the 90 degree heat without sunscreen. I washed it off after a minute of use with soap and water and applied coconut oil hoping to stop the burning. Hopefully my face is not a giant blister tomorrow.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      June 12, 2017 at 5:52 pm

      Hi Megan, sorry to hear that. Do you have open pores on the skin or have a sensitive skin? Baking soda does have a tendency to give a tingling sensation on acne prone skin because of large open pores.
      I always suggest doing a patch test before applying it on the face as everyone’s skin have a different reaction to the scrub.
      Please let me know how did this worked out for you.
      Thanks

    • Reply
      Lori A. Johnson
      November 29, 2017 at 1:06 am

      That’s because the lemon essential oil and the tea tree oil are not diluted properly in this recipe.

    • Reply
      Janie
      March 12, 2018 at 4:22 am

      Also, make sure your face is already cleansed before using this scrub…otherwise you are grinding dirt and oils back into your skin and that can cause irritation.

  • Reply
    Sandy
    June 12, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    I can’t wait to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing! I do have one question. Do you use the compressed coconut oil or the liquid? Most facial soap/scrub recipes I’ve tried use the compressed. Thank you!

    • Reply
      Mamta
      June 12, 2017 at 5:45 pm

      Hi Sandy, great to have you here. You should use the compressed coconut oil for making this scrub.

  • Reply
    Kristinaq
    June 21, 2017 at 9:05 am

    I would like to know if I can use lemon juice instead of lemon oil? don’t have this available but really wanted to try.

    Awaiting for your response 🙂

    • Reply
      Mamta
      June 21, 2017 at 6:43 pm

      Hi Kristinaq, you can use lemon juice instead of oil but the shelf life of scrub will be reduced because of the water present in lemon juice. Make sure that you use the scrub within 7 days of making and also store it in a fridge.

  • Reply
    Lara
    June 27, 2017 at 6:05 am

    This is just the solution mix i have been looking for to take care of a part of my skin. Thanks for sharing Mamta

    • Reply
      Mamta
      July 6, 2017 at 4:59 pm

      Hi Lara, so happy that you found the DIY useful.

  • Reply
    Jenn Bunny
    July 3, 2017 at 2:58 am

    What would be a good substitute if you are allergic to coconut oil.
    Also allergic to peanuts nut, soy, and tree nuts.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      July 6, 2017 at 5:09 pm

      Hi Jenn, as you are allergic to coconut oil, I would recommend you to use olive oil. Oilve oil is great for skin as it provides nourishment to your skin.
      Thanks

  • Reply
    gayle
    July 19, 2017 at 8:54 pm

    I cannot use coconut oil on my face so I substituted mango butter. I think it is working for me at this time,

  • Reply
    Brenda
    August 19, 2017 at 2:53 am

    Use this only at night, as citrus essential oils are photosensitive.

  • Reply
    Shanaz
    August 24, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    I’m 47nd hve dark spots in my face plze advice me wat to use

    • Reply
      Mamta
      August 27, 2017 at 4:58 pm

      Hi, Shanaz, baking soda scrub is good for removing dark spots, use it regularly you will see the difference. In addition, you can apply pomegranate seed oil daily at night as a moisturizer which is good for wrinkles, skin hydration and helps to remove dark spots too.

    • Reply
      Angie
      September 22, 2017 at 3:50 am

      Rose hip oil works perfect to remove the dark spots,use it morning and night

  • Reply
    Maria
    August 27, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    Hi thank you so much for this recipe! I am going to try it TODAY! I have the most awful acne and I’m a 33 year oldADULT!☹ like, what gives!
    I get acne soo bad even below my ears, neck, chin, back and breast area. I make it worse because I am a picker.
    My self-confidence is shot and my anxiety is worse as well my mental health has taken a hit because of ACNE! UUGGHH
    I just pray this helps. I’ve tried alot of store bought acne washes and creams.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      September 2, 2017 at 8:30 am

      Hi Maria, I am sad to hear your problems. I think this scrub will work for you. Do give it a try and let us know the progress. Also, you should check with a dermatologist if the issue becomes severe.
      Thanks

  • Reply
    Maria
    August 27, 2017 at 8:17 pm

    Oh my word I completely forgot to include my question.
    Can I add Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar to It? Also if it’s kept in a darkish place like in my bathroom mirror can it store for a month?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      September 2, 2017 at 8:27 am

      Hi Marie, yes you can use Braggs organic Apple Cider Vinegar. Yes, you can store it for a month, but I would recommend you to mix apple cider vinegar whenever you want to use the scrub.
      Thanks

  • Reply
    Jane
    September 17, 2017 at 2:21 am

    Hi, what brands of coconut, tea tree, and lemon oil would you recommend for making this scrub? And also, pomegranate seed oil? Thank you!!

    • Reply
      Mamta
      September 19, 2017 at 5:51 am

      Hi Jane,
      I have added the links to buy ingredients from under the ingredients list in the post. Please have a look. The links are from amazon.com .(They are affiliate links, I get a small commission when you buy using my link, however, the price remains the same for you. Thanks for your support)

      Thank You!

  • Reply
    Danielle
    September 23, 2017 at 12:45 am

    What’s the best way to rinse this off? I just started tonight and found myself not really knowing what to do. I wiped most of it with a washcloth and rinsed the rest, but won’t the oil be bad for the drain?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      September 24, 2017 at 5:39 am

      Hi Danielle, To avoid damaging your skin, make sure your body is thoroughly wet and softened with warm water – overly hot water can dry your skin. Apply scrub with hands. Cover your body with an adequate amount of body scrub, and using circular motions, massage it into your skin. Rinse off with normal water and follow up with a moisturizing body lotion afterwards.
      When you use coconut oil scrub or any DIY in your bath or shower, Just run hot water down your drain for 30 seconds to help flush it down while it’s melted.

      • Reply
        Kannagi
        June 24, 2018 at 9:33 am

        I mixed baking soda and coconut oil in the ratio 1:1. The pasty baking soda settles at the bottom of the container and a thin layer of oil floats around. Should i stir and use the mixture everytime? I use a tiny quantity and despite the warm water rinse, my face has a thin film of oil. Can I rinse it off using mild cleanser? Or mild soap wash is a NO with baking soda exfoliation?

        • Reply
          Mamta
          July 4, 2018 at 10:44 am

          Hi Kannagi,
          You will have to stir the mixture every time you use it.
          If you want you can use a mild cleanser but I would advise you to wipe your face with a damp cotton cloth. This will remove the thin film of oil from your face.

  • Reply
    Pam
    October 19, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    The last couple of years I suffer from chronic itchy skin all over my body. Looking for a solution to this. I react badly to tea tree oil too. Ideas?

  • Reply
    Marisa
    October 21, 2017 at 3:13 pm

    Thank you Mamta! I used this for the first time and my face feels great! I put coconut oil on after, for moisturizer. I’ll be using this a lot, since I’m in the construction business.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      October 26, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      Hi Marisa,
      So happy that it worked for you. Keep using it and posting the results.

      Thanks

  • Reply
    Deborah Craig
    November 13, 2017 at 12:44 am

    I made this tonight, I only had liquid coconut oil, but it really needed the solid. I am a big fan of Grapefruit Seed extract so I added 5 drops. The mixture felt great on my skin but dried up in a couple minutes. That is why I need to use solid coconut oil. I loved how made my skin feel afterward. I scrubbed a little to hard on the ball of my cheeks , so I will lighten up next time. Only concern I had was that the tea tree oil fumes started burning my eyes. I will decrease to 5 drops next batch. I’m going to make this for my friends for Christmas, thanks! Please adjust ingredients to indicate solid coconut oil.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      November 15, 2017 at 4:05 pm

      Hi Deborah,
      Thanks for sharing your experience with us. You can use solid coconut oil in place of liquid if you want. You can also use liquid coconut oil but in larger proportions, if your skin absorbs it quite easily.
      You can decrease the amount of tea tree oil as your skin is sensitive to tea tree oil.
      Thanks
      Mamta

  • Reply
    Nadine
    December 6, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    I LOVE this!! Can’t believe how soft my face feels after using it, no need for me to use any cream, just a few drops of rose hip oil, and it still feels amazingly soft the next day! I like to hold a hot face cloth over my face first to open up the pores before applying the scrub (I of course take my make up first!). I try to use it at least twice a week.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      December 19, 2017 at 3:01 pm

      Hi Nadine,
      Thank for sharing this with us. Do keep us updated with the progress.

  • Reply
    Karyn White
    December 16, 2017 at 10:34 pm

    Hi, i have made this as christmas prrsants for my friends, i made a batch earlier to test on myself and i just love how it makes my skin feel clean, softened and slightly tighter than it has in years. To make enough i first had to triple the recipe then double it to get a small jar full, but it’s worth all the effort. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us all 🙂

    • Reply
      Mamta
      December 19, 2017 at 2:34 pm

      Hi Karyn,
      So glad you liked it.

  • Reply
    Sophie
    January 4, 2018 at 7:32 pm

    Hi Mamta!
    Can I use it for my forhead?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      January 11, 2018 at 3:46 pm

      Hi Sophie,
      Yes, you can use it on your forehead.

  • Reply
    Maria Vivier
    February 10, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    Why can’t I use lemongrass instead of lemon extract. I don’t have lime

    • Reply
      Mamta
      March 4, 2018 at 6:32 am

      Hi Maria,
      Both are different oils, but if you want to use lemongrass instead of lemon oil, then its fine. It is good for skin as well.

  • Reply
    Belinda
    February 15, 2018 at 3:18 pm

    helo mamta am in africa got lots of spots on my legs. i have used lotions and cream but it wont go away, what do i do pls

  • Reply
    Lyn
    February 19, 2018 at 11:43 pm

    I’m 63 and have some dark spots on my face from the sun. Can’t wait to try this. Can you use this with an exfoliator brush ( the kind that uses batteries) ?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      March 15, 2018 at 3:51 pm

      Hi Lyn,
      You dont need an exfoliator. You should gently massage using your hands.

  • Reply
    Cristie
    February 27, 2018 at 7:28 am

    I just have to say this is the best find ever! I substituted the lemon oil for olive oil. Within two days of using this face scrub, my black heads are gone! Acne is clearing up & my complexion is amazing! My skin feels so soft. I am just over the moon with these results.
    Thankyou SO much for sharing

  • Reply
    Tre
    March 1, 2018 at 6:41 am

    Can I omit the oils all together? I need to exfoliate soon but don’t have the oils yet. I have lavender, eucalyptus, and camomile.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      March 15, 2018 at 4:10 pm

      Hi Tre,
      Yes, you can omit the oils. You can add lavender and eucalyptus oils in the said amount.

  • Reply
    Priscilla
    March 13, 2018 at 2:12 am

    Can I use another essential oil instead of Tea Tree?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      March 15, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      Hi Priscilla,
      Yes you can use other essential oil, the one you like the most.

  • Reply
    Taran
    March 25, 2018 at 2:42 am

    I would recommend waiting a little bit after you’ve washed your face before using this scrub, or use it in the morning when you first get into the shower. I put lemon essential oil on my blackhead-prone areas and it BURNS (but it works for me, so I suffer through it). Putting it onto open pores (freshly washed or steamed) will *probably cause some burning. So try what I suggested or at least definitely do a patch test to see if you can handle it.
    But the scrub does work.
    Also, citrus essential oils can cause some people to get sunburned really easily, so be wary of going out in the sun or or laying in the tanning bed after you use them.

  • Reply
    Lola Jenkins
    April 9, 2018 at 7:21 pm

    Hi,
    I can’t wait to try this recipe! I have acne on my forehead and cheeks, and dark spots under my eyes and around my mouth. I really hope this scrub helps to clear my skin. Thank you for sharing Mamta!

  • Reply
    Elouise
    April 16, 2018 at 3:31 pm

    Hi Mamta

    I have this dark “ring” around my neck, will this scrub help me get rid of it? Its a real bummer. Especially in summer.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      May 22, 2018 at 2:06 pm

      Hi Elouise,
      Yes this will work.

  • Reply
    Kerianne
    May 6, 2018 at 2:31 am

    Hi,
    I have acne on my back, was thinking of trying it. How should I go about using it on my back? How often should o use it as the skin is different? And I don’t have tea tree oil, just have the lemon oil. Would that be sufficient?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      May 9, 2018 at 7:30 am

      Hi Kerianne, Tea tree essential oil is recommended for treating acne.
      You can apply this recipe through using a spray bottle. Take warm(not hot) water and mix 2 tbsp baking soda, 1/2 tbsp coconut oil, 3 drops of tea tree oil and 3 drops of lemon oil in a 4oz. glass spray bottle. Spay the mixture on your back and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Wipe the mixture with a wet cotton cloth and apply an oil-free moisturizer. Repeat 2-3 times a week. Always shake before using it.

  • Reply
    Manjit kaur
    May 12, 2018 at 1:39 am

    Hii,
    I have freckles on my face,for rid the freckles,can i use baking soda??

    • Reply
      Mamta
      May 14, 2018 at 5:23 am

      Hi Manjit, yes you can use it. But using baking soda along with the face serum made for pigmentations and freckles will help you to get faster results. Click here to get the full recipe.

  • Reply
    Molly Naidoo
    May 12, 2018 at 8:27 am

    Hi, I have pigmentation on my cheeks and hate having to cover up with make up. What can i do. please help

  • Reply
    Nicole Ragland
    May 12, 2018 at 11:58 pm

    Can a tsp or so of raw honey be added to this mixture? Wondering if the healing properties of honey would be a nice addition, without adding the ‘water’ moisture to the scrub.
    I’ll be trying this very soon…thanks for posting such a simple natural recipe!

    • Reply
      Mamta
      May 14, 2018 at 5:14 am

      Hi Nicole, Yes you can add honey to it. BTW, I haven’t used water in the recipe.

  • Reply
    Ann
    June 6, 2018 at 7:55 am

    Hello.

    Can i replace the Lemon oil with Olive oil?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      July 4, 2018 at 11:25 am

      Hi Ann,
      You can not replace lemon oil with olive oil. Lemon oil is essential oil while olive oil is carrier oil. If you want you can skip using lemon oil.

  • Reply
    Rozy
    July 11, 2018 at 8:14 pm

    Hello, I use Dove lotion cream, is it okay to add some baking soda into it and apply it all over my body and face as usual and how many times do you think I should apply that?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      July 30, 2018 at 5:55 am

      Hi Rozy, Baking soda mixing with body lotion is not a good idea. It can make your skin sensitive and can cause the rash if used daily. Baking soda scrub or mask is recommended to use only once or twice a week. It is more than enough.

  • Reply
    Humenu Abosede
    July 21, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    my leg is dark while every other part is light, pls what can I do?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      July 23, 2018 at 5:07 am

      Hi Humenu, Apply baking soda scrub to get rid of dead cells and always apply sunscreen before going out in the sun.

  • Reply
    Spacegirl
    July 24, 2018 at 9:28 pm

    Can i use witch hazel to cleanse before using the mixture?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      July 30, 2018 at 5:42 am

      Hi Spacegirl, Yes, you can use witch hazel to cleanse your face before using the mask.

  • Reply
    Vanessa
    August 6, 2018 at 10:04 pm

    Hi, Mamta – how much does this make?? Seems like a small amount to use for the entire body; but I’m excited to try it. Been hearing a lot about the benefits of baking soda recently.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      August 11, 2018 at 4:24 am

      Hi Vanessa, This quantity is for face only. Please do multiply the quantity if you want to apply it on your body.

      Thanks
      Mamta

  • Reply
    Marion sage
    August 10, 2018 at 10:09 pm

    I’d love to try this for my adult ache breakouts, however I am allergic to all things related to coconuts, any suggestions???

    • Reply
      Mamta
      August 11, 2018 at 4:10 am

      Hi Marion, You can use calendula oil or olive oil or safflower oil or jojoba oil instead of coconut oil. Pick anyone. All are great for acne prone skin.

  • Reply
    Celeste
    October 9, 2018 at 4:13 pm

    Hi! I want to make this. Do I have to use the lemon essential oil for it to be effective or can I use the burts bees lemon oil?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      October 11, 2018 at 5:40 am

      Hi Celeste, I recommend using lemon essential oil. Burts Bees Body oil is made of Lemon oil, vitamin e oil and almond oil, which means lemon essential oil is not in purest form(mixed with other oils) and can be less effective than pure essential oil.

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    Jeanene
    November 1, 2018 at 12:14 am

    The recipe seems to be just one use. Have you ever made a 4oz jar of this and would it last longer? I would love to make these as gifts but in a larger quantity. Thanks

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      Mamta
      February 5, 2019 at 7:15 am

      Hi Jeanene,
      You can make it in a larger quantity (4oz) and keep it for more than 4 weeks.

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    Jas
    January 20, 2019 at 7:29 am

    Hey, I was wondering what type of shops to buy coconut oil at. I live in new zealand, and would rather notorder online.
    Thanks

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    Elizabeth
    July 7, 2019 at 11:58 pm

    Surprisingly simple to make and use. I even scrubbed my man’s face to help his ingrown hairs. I’m hoping it’ll lighten a spot or two on mine. Hurray!

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    Shelly Brower
    August 4, 2019 at 2:04 pm

    Hi made this for my 15 year old daughter who has been to the dermatologist for her acne for over a year…I saw your pin on Pinterest and gave it a try…I am happy to report her skin cleared up completely!!! She uses the mixture when she showers, and she’s so happy!!! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome beauty secret…I love that she’s putting natural ingredients on her face rather than steroids.
    One note I made the scrub with Vitamin E oil vs Coconut oil.

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    Mercy
    April 8, 2021 at 7:55 pm

    OMG! I am so grateful l came across this recipe. I was so frustrated with my face acne. I wasted so much money, trying different so called ‘acne creams’. I scrubbed once and woke up to an almost acne free sking. I am still using this scrub and my skin is loving it. I can’t thank you enough. You changed my life. By the way l substituted coconut oil with olive oil and for lemon oil, l just used a few drops of fresh lemon. Thank you again.

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