Blackheads: 4 Sodium Bicarbonate Masks

Sodium bicarbonate is a great aid in exfoliating the skin and removing blemishes such as blackheads.

In addition to exfoliating your skin and removing blemishes,  baking soda also helps neutralize the pH level of makeup and other products. When the pH changes, bacteria, fats and blackheads can appear.

The foaming effect of the baking soda gently cleanses the skin by literally removing dirt from the pores. It is therefore the natural ingredient indicated if you have clogged pores because they are filled with toxins.

1. Sodium bicarbonate and water

This first mask against blackheads is the simplest of the four masks offered here. Apply this mask every night after removing makeup.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (15 g)
• 2 tablespoons of water (30 ml)

Preparation

• Remove your makeup and wash your face with lukewarm water to open the pores.
• Mix the sodium bicarbonate and water until a paste is formed.
• Apply the paste to the T-zone and let it sit for five minutes.
• Massage for two minutes, then rinse with cold water.

2. Lemon juice and brown sugar

If it has been a while since you have applied anything to remove blackheads, which are then very noticeable, we recommend that you give this scrub a try.

Sugar helps cleanse the skin and soothes it without irritating it.  Lemon has an astringent and antibacterial effect which reduces infections.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of sodium bicarbonate (30 g)
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar (30 g)
• ½ cup of lemon juice (125 ml)

Procedure

• Combine the baking soda, granulated sugar and lemon juice.
• Apply this mask on a clean face.
• Massage lightly with your fingertips, paying special attention to the nose and chin.
• Leave the mask on for fifteen minutes, then rinse it off with plenty of water.

3. Baking soda and rosemary water

Rosemary water softens and hydrates the skin while closing the pores. It is therefore an effective treatment: the smaller the pores, the less risk of toxins accumulating.

In addition, rosemary water fights inflammation and gently cleanses, an ideal property for delicate skin.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of lukewarm rosemary water (30 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of sodium bicarbonate (30 g)

Preparation

• Wash your face with your usual cleanser or with soap and water.
• Mix the rosemary water and the sodium bicarbonate.
• Apply the resulting paste to the area where the blackheads are.
• Let sit for fifteen minutes.
• Rinse off with lukewarm water, then pat dry with a cotton towel.
• Apply your usual moisturizer.
• Repeat the operation three times a week.

4. Sodium bicarbonate and milk

Sodium bicarbonate contains acids that neutralize the alkalinity of the skin. In addition, the lactic acid in milk whitens the skin and exfoliates it.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of sodium bicarbonate (15 g)
• 1 tablespoon of whole milk (15 ml)

Preparation

• Combine baking soda and milk to form a paste.
• Apply to cleansed skin, then leave on for a minute.
• Rinse it off with lukewarm water.
• Apply this mask three times a week.

Tips for applying these masks to remove blackheads

Sodium bicarbonate is a very neutral element. However, there are certain situations that need to be monitored and taken into account.

• Avoid applying these masks to areas of the skin where you have irritation or wounds.

Although most of the ingredients do not cause particular problems, injuries can get worse. The best option is to wait for the lesions to heal and the irritation to go away.

Allow between two and five days. If you notice that your skin condition is not improving, see your dermatologist.

• Do not abuse the use of masks.

Applied too often, these masks can irritate the skin. Even if the problem is severe, choose one of the options we have given you and stick to the deadlines. Usually, results start to be visible from the third week of use.

• Stop wearing the mask if you have any problems.

Even if you have never been allergic to any of the ingredients in these masks, stop using them if you notice any problems.

Environmental factors and other beauty products can cause your skin to react negatively  to ingredients that normally don’t cause you problems.