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Mix Coconut Oil And Baking Soda Together For Skin
Say goodbye to dirt, grime, and blackheads - say hello to the cleanest skin you've ever had!
Cheryl Knight
07.10.18

If you’re tired of buying expensive skin care solutions at the store or online that contain harsh chemicals, you’re not alone. There are some extremely harmful ingredients used in current skin care products, including parabens, phthalates, and benzoyl peroxide, that have been linked to allergies, cancers, neurological disorders, and reproductive issues.

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Some products even make it to market without adequate laboratory testing.

According to Healthy Food House, Elizabeth Sword, executive director of the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition, says: “There are industry trade secrets and formulations that for industry reasons are kept from the consumer. This prevents the consumer from making fully informed decisions.”

But the good news is that you can actually make an amazing skin care solution yourself with a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time.

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Make Your Own Facial Scrub

Gather these ingredients to start mixing your own revitalizing facial scrub:

  • Coconut oil
  • Baking soda
  • A small jar with a lid
  • A mixing bowl and spoon
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Benefits of Coconut Oil

The benefits of coconut oil on skin are clear. It is a natural oil that contains strong antibacterial, moisturizing, and antimicrobial qualities. The major effects of a facial scrub with coconut oil are eliminating pimples and cleansing the face. It also helps with certain skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.

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Benefits of Baking Soda

The benefits of using baking soda on your skin. Because it removes dead skin cells, it makes for a fantastic face exfoliator. Plus, it helps balance skin pH levels, helps soften skin, and assists in eliminating blackheads. Some say it even soothes sunburns.

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How-To Mix Your Facial Scrub

For this homemade facial scrub, after you’ve gathered all of your ingredients, measure out ½ cup of coconut oil and ½ cup of baking soda. Then pour them into a mixing bowl. Finally stir them together until you get a smooth mixture.

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Finally, spoon the mixture into a glass jar. Then you’ll be all set when you are ready to apply the scrub to your face for a refreshing face cleansing.

The video below will walk you through the process of creating this easy DIY facial scrub creation.

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