I will try a very weak solution of baking soda tomorrow. It got very worse. It does get slowly better but the reaction was very quick and violent and it was very scary! They are sore, itch, red and leathery! Not one clogged pores, my pits smell like nothing now after showers, I love it. Why baking soda should NOT be used on the skin! Baking soda mixed with water will give many amazing results that include even skin tone. I couldn't really work out why given I've been using it for so long then I stumbled upon your article and it made sense that prolonged use could have this affect. It all started with a change of soap a month or so back, then aluminium deo was a no-no. Thank you for sharing. You see, your skin is naturally slightly acidic, ranging somewhere between 4.5 to 6.5 (the pH scale runs from 0 to 14, with 0 being very acidic, 7 being neutral, and 14 … Also going to check out your bicarbonate soda free recipe! Anyways to try to shorten this up I go to the pharmacy aisle in Safeway and start reading the ingredients on every insect bite remedy, and itching cream, ointment and spray available. I have an itchy allergic on my face and swelling too. I find it interesting that on the ZERO website is the dual- strength deodorant with baking soda! Hi Jody - you can handle the stone directly. You can use baking soda soak or make a paste and compress it on the burn. I just recently started using baking soda mixed with Coconut oil to cleanse my face. Then rinse the baking soda away with cool water and cleanse the affected area with hydrogen peroxide. Using “natural” jome remedies is very common in the Philippines but with this experience i think baking soda should be used very cautiously. Took nearly a month to heal and a year later, my armpits are still just barely discoloured. Similarly, water and our acidic skins form the CO2, which seems to be the latest and greatest in cosmetic dermatology… they even do CO2 injections (?!). I've balanced a recent batch (inclusive of baking soda) and seems to be just fine for me and others so far. Thank you. It felt better initially so I used it 2 times a day for a couple of days until all of a sudden it went so bad…..I feel like my lady parts are on fire all the time and have been in terrible pain for 2 weeks. Bladderpod Oil: An alternative to Castor Oil? The coconut oil can also be mixed with a bit of shea butter to help speed the healing process if you want. Leave bandage in place for two hours. It’s a bit annoying not to be able to use any deodorant but if the skin is unbroken the use of an acidic ingredient such as vinegar can help as a makeshift deodorant. I hope you find relief soon. Are you serious!??? The pH of the products you use is super important for maintaining healthy skin. Most bath soaps have a PH of 9 or 10. When baking soda reacts with moisture and acid (think cake baking here), it gives off co2 creating little pockets of carbon dioxide. So, with baking soda and water, you’re already disrupting the acid mantle, but you’re also manually exfoliating, making it even more damaging and drying. Apply this paste on the affected areas and massage gently. Why Your skin is reacting to baking soda deodorant. I have a big event coming up in the next week and was wondering if it would have any noticeable effects (such as redness, puffiness, or scarring) and how long it would take to heal. Gently massage the paste on your skin and let it dry for five to ten minutes. And by god if the heavens didn’t open and send angels down to miraculously provide the most reliving soothing possible to my poor poor red inflamed skin, then guess what the sodium bicarbonate mystvif hust did the trick! As you said, different things work for different people. Is it ok to start using my antiperspirant deodorant or should I wait until it's one hundred percent healed? The main thing is to not reapply any baking soda to your pits and to use only the gentlest of methods for washing until they are fully healed. Try a natural diaper rash cream that contains zinc oxide and calendula. Lise! “Amphoteric” means that a substance has the ability to react with both acids and bases. ~giggle~ So, I made the paste and sat here looking slightly Frankensteinish for about 45 minutes. For anyone making a turmeric mask to use for complexion, anti-aging, or … With all respect to a well-written article with good science, I found it rather one-sided. Place some rolled oats in some cheesecloth or muslin bag and wet it thoroughly. Drop the oat sock into the water and squeeze to activate the oats. Thanks for bringing this to our attention! With good intentions, I tried Soapwalla and Schmidts --and I tried on more than one occasion with much time between, just in case, and had the same bad reaction to each, which I presumed was from the baking soda, and after finding your post, that seems to be borne out. This is an important article about some of the science behind baking soda and how it affects the skin. I hope you are soon pain and rash free! A few days after using the clothes i washed i noticed some peeling and itchiness in areas covered by my clothes. So glad you were able to self treat (and I do agree this is definitely not a good time to be visiting an emergency room). Just with a different result. Beware the honey when put on with the back of a spoon will 'drag' over stubble. Nothing seems to help. It was really scary, why am I breaking out like this. Do you have an additional tip to share on healing baking soda burn? This skin acidity is called the “acid mantle” (Exogenus Dermatology). Some people are experiencing severe pain from baking soda. You can slice a lemon in half and use it as a natural deodorant under your underarms. Thank you for this information , I wish I had seen before applying b.soda I am a sufferer of T.m.a.u and bromhidrosis I've exhausted all possible tips and ideas however nothing has work as yet . When I use the Potassium Alum stone/stick, can I handle it with my hands or should I get one that is in a container so I don't touch it? I wonder if the problem is the baking soda itself, or the PH level of baking soda. So what's the solution for the burny skin at my eyes? Fortunately for me i don't care about using a green deodorant, I just needed something to combat my stink while pregnant, since regular deodorant (and perfume) reacts oddly with my hormones while pregnant, and leaves me smelling disgusting. Maybe diys with lemon and baking soda do work for others, but it is always better to use just a bit of common science and figure out if you want to bear the possible consequences. After experiencing awful boils under one of my underarms (in armpit area), I decided to ditch deodorant and switch to baking soda as a natural deodorant alternative. Has been for a felt weeks. Immediately after I put it on my face starting burning. I especially feel the burn when I'm on the computer prolongedly. We have launched a product that makes use of both baking soda AND oxygenated shea butter. Discard the sock and oats after use. To soothe the burning feeling in the meantime, try applying aloe vera gel. Garbage/processed foods feed the eczema. Do you have access to aloe vera? Is your deodorant dangerous? I arrived at this site bc I foolishly used baking soda directly to my armpits for about 6 days and ended up w a painful blistered skin rash. Thanks for sharing. Used incorrectly, baking soda can actually damage your skin more than it helps your psoriasis. Hi Lise thank you so much for your article, especially highlighting "prolonged skin contact". They should try what they want and be cautious because they **may** have a reaction. I noticed a huge improvement in just one day. Baking soda exfoliation is a total favorite of the home remedy set. What are your thoughts on this remedy for those of us with this problematic disease? I went to the doctor and he gave me https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-12149/metrocream-topical/details. I wonder if mixing it with the coconut oil would actually make it Ok or not. If your skin can tolerate a bit of oil after the gentle wash, then a few drops of jojoba or apricot kernel oil gently 'pressed' onto the skin (no rubbing) might help calm and soothe. You can tell from the comments that some people truly are allergic or sensitive to the ph altering effects of baking soda. I used baking powder on a daily basis for a week, then after every other day for the following week. Pure Aloe Vera is safe to use in the private area (stick to external area). Thanks zerocares.com for the headstart. I fell victim to the baking soda burn , my armpits are red , rashy and very sore , not only did I use underr my arms I used as a feminine deodorant , well I'm sure you can imagine what happened , I'm currrently using Neosporin cream in both places to release the burning and itching , I read that using Alovera will help but not to sure about using on my private area, do you have any tips ? There is no mention of the good that said “chemical” can do, as mentioned by other readers. Some people may have a sensitivity to it….as they might with anything. Baking soda is not a dangerous chemical. It works a treat for me and i will continue to use. I was in the garden pulling weeds when A spider or bug must have crawled onto me because before I knew it I was running into the house with five or six grotesquely itchy spots on my upper thighs and hip area. Pizza, potato chips, sugar, Big Macs, Coca-Cola, Canola oil are great acid feeders and create inflammations. It is really harmful for the skin. Solution as you said, cool compresses and the opposite of an alkali? But this is classic “it worked great for me so it must be great for everyone’” baking soda is definitely a good thing, but some people’s skin simply does not react well with it. This provided much needed relief. May I suggest a visit to the doctor if it looks like it isn't going away at all? Figured problem solved. Sometimes you should leave the box on the shelf. I have no sensitivities on my "body" skin, as opposed to facial, so folks, DON'T use bicarb! 5. It’s probably you leaving the comments of people with these awful reactions. I tried everything, from natural remedies, herbal creams to potent steroid but to no avail, no positive signs of recovery or rejuvenation. Perhaps there is a cosmetic with a more alkaline base? I hope your pits are soon back to their perfect normal self. in diameter and a dark brown scar on each breast ( one worse than the other) that still remains after 4yrs . Shame as the mixture was so effective but thankfully there are bicarb free alternatives. It works! It does sound to me like you need to find a new doctor - one who is willing to listen and take your condition seriously. It allows all kinds of freaky microbes to invade your body. Since my appearance is really important to me (I earn most of my living because of my "look") I wanted to give it a try. It's really odd it's not actually the area I apply it rather, around the area (like the outer ring). I hope you find a solution that works for you. The baking soda issue was painful and distracting... and did I say painful? As a reference point, your skin is roughly a pH of 4.5-5, blood is 7, an effective AHA or BHA is 3.5-4, baking soda is a 9, and the average WHITE vinegar (5-10% acetic acid) is 2.40-3.40. pH is so very important in skincare -- too alkaline and the skin barrier is disrupted or … I tried to remove my eyemake with witch hazel and on the side I was left with hyperskinpigmentation it has now made the pigmentation even worse! smell (since anti-perspirant works to prevent sweating it blocks the pores, allowing bacteria to build up). I hope it will heal. It is soothing and cooling and should give you some relief. I dont have aloe vera or amything at home and i cant go buy it :(. Thanks. HI Sass - Thanks for your kind words! I’ve been suffering from eczema for 30 years. HI Exzema Warrior - If you can source aloe gel, then apply and leave it on. And not even half of anything is a chemical . Put one and a half cups of baking soda and one tablespoon of water in a clean bowl and mix both ingredients until it has a paste-like consistency. Some people are allergic to water. There are chemicals in make up and several, if not most, beauty products that cause cancer and you call out Baking Soda as being “a potentially dangerous chemical” …. the skin is tight and shiny and my face now looks splotchy. I heard the ste monies where people with ekszema peaks it and it really helps them I d9nt know if there are side effects coming up later but for some people baking Soda don’t work at all. So Why Is Something Alkaline Bad for Skin? Warm water; Cold water; Procedure: Mix together baking soda and apple cider vinegar. I hope you find relief for your pits! What this means is that when you dissolve sodium bicarbonate in water, the solution tends to be more alkaline. Todd is correct. This is not the first time I've used baking soda to treat a bump. Not sure why it’s just starting to give me a rash. The article we posted was too harsh and limiting, and now we have been called out for it. I got a burn not on my pits but I was using the baking soda to clear up my face. Thanks for the comment Brooke! You’re right, that is hypocrisy at it’s finest. I hope your pits will stay forever healed and happy from now on. If these DIY deodorant products were PH balanced, they might not have these problems. Sadly, only to find out it peeled the first layer of skin of my lips and burned part of my forehead. Baking soda is a natural antiseptic with antibacterial properties. The face cleaning method I was actually trying to research when I came across this article, was how coconut oil and bicarb work together to make the miracle changes I see in my skin. But to say that no one should ever use it or that’s it’s a dangerous chemical is just plain silly. Mushrooms and our Microbiome. And no, everything is not made of anything, atoms are what you get from something, and this something is as mysterious as it gets. Wishing you speedy healing! People consume A LOT of acidic foods. It took the pain away almost immediately. I hope you are back to normal soon. The wild rose oil helped a lot and my skin looked better after only 2 days but after a while it came back to same state like directly after using the baking soda. Internet told me detox, then hormones (I was pregnant) then I thought it was a really bad eczema reaction, cause it got better when I took an oatmeal bath, then someone suggested it was yeast, cause it got worse after getting antibiotics while giving birth and sure enough it cleared up when I started using vinegar, and stopped using the deodorant (just stopped earlier this month). yes it is, so is water… you know h2o? Baking soda exfoliation is a total favorite of the home remedy set. garlic & alcohol, I wonder if it's possible to experience a reaction due to something we've ingested? I mixed baking soda with a few drops of lemon juice and olive oil, and spackled the weird concoction on my face. Also grated potato. Best of luck with it! My skin felt very irritated like, wearing a Tshirt is itchy and sometimes even painful. 20 years ago I had to give up shampoo and shave my head. It was the worst advice I ever took and am still paying for it today, Nothing to say cause it seems what i know is either right or wrong, “Everybody is different” really is every BODY is different. You lose credibility when you start with BAKING SODA IS A CHEMICAL!!! (thanks to Natalie Bell for the amazing info below), (ZERO natural deodorant does not contain any harmful ingredients and is safe for all skin types). Thanks for sharing-- I hope your pits heal quickly! Now, it seems like so many people like this mixture but for me for whatever reason on Earth this thing burned my kneeeeesss, as if I fell from my bike or something. The tips of my feet are red,rashy,peeling and almost look burned in certain spots,might I also add that my feet burn like neck and its almost in bearable :( what do i do?:(. Thanks for sharing. I guess to took the standard model too seriously and you still believe in the outdated democritus bs that atom is a sphere. now I'm sitting here typing with 3rd degree burns , well it feels like it #baking soda is painful . Let it sit for few minutes till it dries. But, like it or not, the world is not a simple, black-and-white place of acids and bases. My daughter who has especially suffers with sensitive skin has faired the worst bless her. Take heed, baking soda is not this mild, benign product—ppl use this to clean their drains. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/the-standard-model-of-physics-is-a-tyrant/, No Faydra. The right eye is worse - feeling more like dry/rough crocodile skin. For example, an atom of baking soda, its substance is unique to it, it’s quantum and beyond our understanding. In the middle of summer here at the moment with singlets and short sleeves to wear - bring on winter so I can hide them while they recover! Stop giving false information ppl do your research NEVER believe what these articles say, THIS!!!!! **Update: 10/3/19. No more itchy and burning skin. When we mixed baking soda and water (more than you’d use for a scrub) and tested it, the pH was about 8. Shame on you for posting such a misinformed and misleading article … the FDA should be regulating you! This has worked for me. Thank you. Make a paste of baking soda and cold water, apply it on the effected area and then wash off. I would start by asking where I received the treatment to be honest. So many of my problems were caused by environmental stress in my life, much more so than genetics. Hi Joan - Oh interesting! Hi unknown - You could make a soothing poultice with oats. One issue is the tendency to “scrub” when using baking soda. And each compound is uniquely separated and distinct from the other, and is distinct from what is not solid or atom. I don’t think you know what your talking about. :). both baking soda AND oxygenated shea butter. Help Burns with Salt Agree on the exfoliation hype. Since baking soda is a non-aggressive, natural exfoliant, it can help eliminate dead skin cells that have been burned. seems my ph must be damaged and was thinking of trying the bicarb to alkanise. The skin naturally falls somewhere around 4.5 to 6.5, and is maintained by sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and normal skin flora, among others. But then I … I’ve also been using baking soda on my skin for 10+ years as an exfoliate-it’s helped the build up on my skin as well as I don’t have acne anymore. Use it to make a cool compress for your sunburn affected skin. I’m sure everyone is different. So now I'm going to try your DIY deodorant with the potassium alum stick and want to do it right. I also have Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, as well as Bowman's Layer Dystrophy due to combo of crying, UV, and chemical outgassing from computers over the years. Add 2 parts of baking soda in 1 part of water and stir well to make a fine paste. I read about baking Soda baths helping to stop spreading it and take away itchiness. And when comes down it it what? Apply carefully in a thin layer to gently cleansed pits. Instructions: 1. I put my index finger and rubbed it on my pit then rinsed it off ! 4. And the damage is cumulative: The longer you use it, the more damage it does to your skin. Right now im just eye balling it but if i had to guess i would say i am using at least a half cup of baking soda to a cup of apple cider vinegar. Did anyone notice any shedding, like exfoliation after use? All Content ©LisaLise - All Rights Reserved, Meet the team members at Formulators Kitchen, The Art of Making Glycerites for Cosmetics, Make Your Own Preservative Free Natural Cosmetics, Make Your Own Naturally Balanced Shampoo Bars, Create Your Own Bath Products With Essential Oils, Get Started Making Plant Extracts for Cosmetics. How many minutes should I apply the aloe vera? Rule of thumb is half your weight in ounces a day. We’ll start with the Brønsted-Lowry concept, which says that acids are proton donators that are able to give a proton (the hydrogen cation or H+), and bases are proton acceptors that are able to receive a proton (H+). I’ve had this reaction and thought it was just weird for me to be doing this but it sounds like a common problem. I use it. I had tried applying coconut oil, grapeseed oil, salt, Teatree oil, Windex and whatever else with any potential to help in my line of vision ; I was DESPERATE! Use Red Mill baking soda instead of regular over the counter type. People need to B SURE TO COMPLETELY RINSE OF THE BAKING SODA OTHERWISE IT WILL CAUSE A SUMWHAT ALLERGIC REACTION !!! Just my chest, armpit and thighs. Doctor insights on: Baking Soda For Skin Share Share Follow @HealthTap Embed Dr. John Despain Dr. Despain 1 doctor agreed: 1 1 Does baking soda whiten skin? Hi Lisa, I was experimenting with DIY deodorants as I wanted to get away from regular deodorants, so I start using coco butter, coconut oil and baking soda and I was amazed!! I'd love to hear if you managed to heal quickly enough for your event. try and let them heal without using any deodorant on the meantime. However, the ability of baking soda to relieve the discomfort of the burn for any significant period of … Best of luck to you! What if you don’t mix sodium bicarbonate with water first, and rather apply it directly to the skin? It may be a great dedoriser but it is not made for prlonged skin contact and it seems you are one of the many many people who cannot tolerate even short term exposure to it. I have used baking soda with water on my nose i have used just ones and just for 2 min can you please tell will it effect my skin i m 18 years old my skin is very sensitive will it damage my nose skin please reply … i will be very thankful if you reply. Look around though- no fear mongering here! Better than topical steroids I’m used to using. Thanks in advance! Thank you for this article! I have sensitive skin and am currently battelling a rash. Use oil like coconut or jojoba oil massaged into your facial skin then softly gently wipe clean. Never Use Ice on a Burn! DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THIS DEODORANT company’s poor attempt at branding via this post with poor information and the ‘comments’ that were made to give their claims some ground to stand on. I notice that after rinseng it off the rashes turn red. So this is the perfect place for people to say that it works well for them, to offset the fear-mongering in the article. Our bodies are seriously wonderful and efficient. I had no idea what would counteract the baking soda. But recently I jacked up baking soda in my new batch and it has caused blisters under my armpits. Quickly get some cooling aloe vera on those sore pits! I am healing mine with raw honey, covered with a bandage. Pure Aloe vera will help soothe the skin. Any recommendations? But baking soda a natural use and a really good substance. No, Kieran. Hi, I used Schmidt’s Charcoal & Magnesium since I’m trying to go natural. I decided 4 years ago to try a greener deodorant and well since then yes 4 years I have been dealing with a baking sofa burn! But bicarbonate is a stronger base than it is an acid, so it’s more likely to accept a hydrogen. Thanks. If they don’t, that’s great! I think the witch hazel and tea tree oil did the trick. Thank you for your article. Basically, by altering the skins pH, you are losing a delicate balance of enzymes, healthy bacterial flora, and the integrity of the skins ‘acid mantle’ or protective barrier. How terrible to have to suffer through so much! Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda to Lighten Skin: Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of baking soda. So I just put baking soda on my nose and the cheecks right next to the nose and unter the eyes (not right under the eye but a few cm under it) and left it there for about 3mins and washed it off with water. Hi Anon - thanks for your comment. Are tears (from constant crying) similar to the underarm baking-soda situation? Most people don’t know they are sensitive to baking soda until they start applying it directly to their skin. I am torn between continuing the soaks because i do see where it was helpful but i seem to also either be allergic to the baking soda or mixing the compounds incorrectly. If you are experiencing a reaction then it is probably best you stop using the product causing the reaction. HI there Anon - thanks for sharing this. Here are some things baking soda won’t do. I believe the two ingredients have to be mixed properly and i am sure im not doing that. After then, I learnt my lesson. But this article is all about how it is REALLY BAD for EVERYONE. I believe I’ve damaged my forehead from bathing in backing soda baths and also straight Lemmon juice. I hope you find a solution that works for you. Then apply pure shea butter. Does that mean we should automatically call it dangerous? First I thought I maybe get their elision 8vy to and took again baking sids baths. I'd love to hear from you if you try this. It’s not overly obvious but I can tell. I am NOT saying that is the intention here… but still, for *me* personally, a very annoying start. I used to bat( in it a few times but, a couple days ago my belly, back, Dekolleté and breast start to be very itchy. Thanks Heaven i just put very little amount and never on my face or neck. It was not my intention to use baking soda , therefore , it was a painful “live and learn” situation ! I also use it to wash my face…makes my skin wonderfully soft and even toned. Try again. I cleared it up with cold compresses and vinegar, followed by coconut oil. But it’s important that they’re mildly acidic, as you can, in fact, go too low. I had used the typical anti-perspirant deodorant nearly all my life, switching to a spray on type a few years ago hoping to reduce an issue with clogged pores. Doctor Top 20. To the person with poison ivy who had a terrible reaction after a baking soda bath, it was likely the warm water that caused it to spread, not the baking soda. I hope your skin heals quickly. The gel is sold as a sunburn soother in some places (pharmacists and drugstores). But after that my armpit doesnt sweat and i dont smell stinky on my armpit. how absurd. This process took about six months as I tried a different scent of the same deodorant, followed by the same reaction. HI Tomi - Thanks for sharing your experience. I did this about 5 or 6 times and my skin looked good, not much better than before but not worse. Hello Grace - I truly apologize for this terribly tardy reply. The whole large thing costed $5 to $6, 100% sodium bicarbonate. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Completely agree w/ you Melania. i have a question, does the rash have to be specifically on th underarms? How to make your own deodorant without baking soda, Winter Solstice Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Best of luck to you! Baking soda can be a helpful part of a deodorant and you most likely CAN use baking soda. Your tears may be too acidic. Baking soda is approx. I try to keep it short. Yep, it’s baking soda! I got poison ivy all over my legs 2 weeks ago. They were extremely itchy and become increasingly red and irritated. That resulted in reddened, itchy skin and a disfigured face. Thanks again, you're a superstar! Hope others suffering may get some relief using it. I don’t have experience with this.. :/. Want all natural deodorant protection? I’ve been making deodorant with it for years and use it every day…best deodorant ever….no ill effects. Best of luck! Natural Deodorants should not be called Natural if they contain this abrasive, alkalizing chemical called baking soda. I got a fever because of it, I also lost my appetite and I vomit every now and then. Search Sign Up Login About. (I don't know why some people call them rings, if they're shadows). Now I am afraid it may make it worse. This isn't the time to try going to an emergency room. After online research about different mixtures, I mixed a little baking soda with water. If there’s a problem, approach it in a gentle way, quick fixes always come with a price. Baking soda isn’t just ineffective, it’s actually damaging to your skin. I used baking soda in hope of whitening my skin but turned out negatively. Good for those writing about the success they’ve had with bicarbonate of soda. The shea butter was soothing and relieved the pain , however , it left a terrible burn 3 in. thanks for sharing. This is rubbish and don’t believe it. Bathe your pits with oatmeal water to help alleviate itching: this is made by dispersing colloidal oatmeal into water, or soaking rolled oats in room temp water for a few minutes then straining. I used banking soda on my face and after I got skin rash.what can I do? I've been making and using the exact same blend of equal parts coconut oil, bicarbonate soda, arrowroot powder with a few drops of essential oil eg lavender or tea tree for about 2 years and only just started getting random red itchy spots in the area around my armpit. My skin is slowly getting better, but I will never forget the damage and itchiness I suffered. After using cetaphil today I had a major flare up. Maybe someone else will have an idea. 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