All you need to keep yourself—and your food—cleaner
than ever? A litle box of baking soda and our readers’ tips
for puting this all-purpose powder to work.
For clean
produce…
“I use a
mixture of
baking soda
and water to
scrub fresh
fruit and
vegetables.”
—Carol
Kenworthy
For itch relief…
“Make a paste with
water and apply
directly to mosquito
bites to relieve swelling
and itching.”
—Rowena Renfrow
For glossy hair…
“Mix with shampoo
to get rid of product
buildup.”
—Suzanne Taravella
For smooth skin...
“I keep a jar of it in
the shower to exfoliate
every morning.”
—Tammie Underwood
Dermatologist’s tip:
When using this natural body
scrub, make sure to choose
the crystal form of baking
soda (sodium bicarbonate).
Mix with coarse salt or sugar
for extra polishing power.
These tips were reviewed by Rob Danoff, DO, a board-certified family physician at Aria Health
in Philadelphia, and Doris Day, MD, a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Nyu langone
Medical Center. Seek professional medical advice to treat chronic conditions.
