Comments on: Why You Should NOT Use Baking Soda To Exfoliate Your Skin

By: Pegalicious

Pegalicious — Sat, 23 May 2020 00:01:20 +0000

In reply to Gio. I developed an allergic reaction to a natural deodorant that has baking soda. Hadn't previously realized that seemingly harmless baking soda might cause allergies, and I appreciate the additional information in this article. Thank yoiu.

By: Gio

Gio — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 20:07:45 +0000

In reply to Natasha. Natasha, sorry you had to find out the wrong way. It's appalling that so many "influencers" recommend baking soda as an exfoliant. It's so bad for you. :(

By: Natasha

Natasha — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 20:35:32 +0000

I learned about the pH of baking soda when I used a homemade deodorant with baking soda and coconut oil. It worked amazingly until I developed a painful rash. Even after that, I read that it was ok to use for exfoliation because you don’t leave it on your skin. I only learned exactly how important pH is when it comes to skincare very recently, so I won’t ever put it on my skin again.

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 19:23:46 +0000

In reply to Sara. Sara, I wouldn't use baking soda anywhere. And, unfortunately, there is no proof it can prevent baldness. :(

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 21:00:11 +0000

What about hair? Is it ok to wash hair with baking soda? My husband does it, he thinks that it prevents baldness…

By: Gio

Gio — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 20:03:20 +0000

Ashley, I did explain the science behind it. I’m sorry that wasn’t enough for you. As for physical evidence, you said it yourself that baking soda can be too harsh on the skin. That’s true for other physical scrubs too but I don’t recommend those either. But I’m glad it works well for you and that you’re aware of the risks so you can minimize them.