Baking soda acne treatment is effective but controversial

Baking soda acne treatment contains sodium bicarbonate which is not a natural ingredient but is a synthetic chemical. Baking soda is a well know remedy for treating acne; even though it has some downsides that need to be considered carefully. That being said; baking soda acne treatment is reputed to be effective against acne as well as removing acne scarring or the wrinkling that marks the skin.

Downsides to consider

There are many converts to the use of baking soda acne treatment who generally ignore the disadvantages; but before you choose baking soda as a treatment for your acne, you will need to consider the persistent controversies about this treatment and factor them into your decision. So review the issues surrounding this treatment carefully in order to get a balanced view.

Using baking soda acne treatment requires that the baking soda be prepared into a paste and then applied to the skin externally. The paste is made by mixing one teaspoon of baking soda powder with two teaspoons of water until a paste is formed. Apply baking soda acne paste to the affected area directly onto the acne or wrinkles. Leave the paste on your skin for a few minutes for the best effect and then wash off using clean water, rinsing thoroughly making sure all the paste has been removed before drying. If the baking soda paste is applied properly its effects should be noticed after a couple of days.

Baking soda acne paste acts as an exfoliating agent for the area where it is applied and removes the top layer of skin to reveal the new and un-scarred skin below. The results of using baking soda like this vary between individuals; some people experience a rapid improvement while others find the results happen more slowly. In the case of rapid improvement the scars can fade in less than twenty-four hours. Although scarring can be reduced using baking soda recurring development of whiteheads cannot be prevented this way.

There is a risk of burning your skin. Baking soda is not a mild chemical, your skin might be sensitive to such a harsh chemical so it will pay to be careful how you mix and apply this treatment (starting off with a more highly diluted mixture and testing your response would be a wise move). Your skin might not react well to this treatment and even in normal use there is likely to be a tingling sensation felt in the areas the baking soda acne paste has been applied to.