I’m sure you’re all familiar with that little orange box in your fridge, freezer or baking cupboard. Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda has been helping generations of Canadian families cook and clean for decades.
Over the years, the team at Arm & Hammer – with the help of their loyal fans – have come up with more than 100 uses for baking soda! Today I am sharing 5 of my favourite beauty solutions that feature Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda:
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Beauty Solutions:
1.. Reset your pH Levels 
Once a week, fill a bathtub with hot water. Add a handful of Epson salts, 10 drops of your favourite essential oil (I like soothing ones like lavender or citrus) and 1/2 cup of Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda. Relax for 20 minutes. This will draw out toxins, lower stress hormones and balance your pH. (Source: Happiest Woman)
2.. Brighter teeth 
Mix 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted), 1 tablespoon Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda and 5 drops of peppermint essential oils. Cover toothbrush with mixture (as you would with toothpaste) and brush teeth. This mixture can be used in place of toothpaste. Within 1 week you will notice brighter teeth (Source: My Mom)
3.. Remove Dark Spots on your Face 
Add 3 tablespoons of Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda in 1 tablespoon of warm water to make it a fine paste. Apply to the dark areas on your face and massage in with a circular motion. Risen with warm water and dry face. Repeat 2-3x a week. For a more intense treatment, add 1 teaspoon of Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda in 1/4 cup of water. Mix well and apply generously to dark spots. Leave over night and rinse it off in the morning. (Source: DIY Remedies)
4.. Shiny, Cleaner Hair 
Forget fancy shampoos, use Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda for a thorough clean! Mix 1 part baking soda with 3 parts water. Apply the baking soda mixture to wet hair by gentle massaging it in from roots to tips. Let it sit for 1 – 3 minutes then rinse with warm water. Next mix up 1 part white or apple cider vinegar with 4 parts water. To make it smell nice add your favourite essential oil (peppermint, rosemary, lavender etc.). When pouring solution on hair, be careful not to get in your eyes! Rinse with cold water helps to seal in moisture, smooth the hair, and add shine! (Source: MindBodyGreen)
5.. Strengthen your nails 
Tired of your nails breaking and looking dull and yellow? Try soaking them in warm water and Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda for 10 minutes once a week. Finish off your hand treatment by massaging warm olive oil into your cuticles and coating them with Vitamin E. (Source: BeScented)
or a full list of these 100 uses of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda and usage instructions, visit www.armandhammer.ca. You’ll find them under the ‘Solutions’ tab.
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ENDS July 10. 2017
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
June 20, 2017 at 5:59 pmThat is SO COOL! I had no idea you could use use baking soda for all those things. That is awesome!
Rosanne Robinson says
June 20, 2017 at 6:00 pmMy favourite A&H Baking Soda remedy is to Remove Dark Spots on your Face tip, I’m going to try it tonight!
ricci says
June 20, 2017 at 6:03 pmBaking soda is truly a lifesaver!! I use it for a LOT of my household cleaning!!!
Joely Smith says
June 20, 2017 at 7:14 pmI have used Arm & Hammer baking soda for many of these things but I had no idea about some of the others! Thank you for this! I absolutely love the all natural way to be more beautiful!
Eileen | yesmissy.com says
June 20, 2017 at 8:36 pmI didn’t realize baking soda had so many uses! I need to get some for my place!
candy says
June 20, 2017 at 8:45 pmI have used Arm and Hammer baking soda for cleaning all kinds of things. Knew about the teeth but didn’t know about age spots on face and some of the other things you listed.
Glogirl says
June 20, 2017 at 9:03 pmMy favourite tip for using baking soda is to keep an open box in your fridge to absorb and neutralize odours.
Jeni says
June 20, 2017 at 9:29 pmI’ve never heard of using baking soda on fingernails before. That’s definitely something that I’ll have to try. My favorite use for baking soda is whitening clothes and removing grass stains.
Marysa says
June 20, 2017 at 10:12 pmThose are great uses! I love finding uses for natural products and making my own recipes at home. Thanks for sharing!
ivy pluchinsky says
June 20, 2017 at 10:30 pmI use it to whiten my teeth
Dogvills says
June 21, 2017 at 2:03 amBaking soda has a lot of uses. I also heard that baking soda and virgin coconut oil work to keep your skin looking younger.
Oyinkan Ogunleye says
June 21, 2017 at 2:05 amI’m not even surprised about these remedies. Baking soda is good for so many things.
Victoria Ess says
June 21, 2017 at 7:14 amI love using it to scrub the stove top!
Alison Braidwood says
June 21, 2017 at 10:31 amI use it in my cats’ litterbox, and as a natural drain cleaner (baking soda down the drain, followed by white vinegar and boiling water).
Ashley Whipple says
June 21, 2017 at 11:28 amI had not heard of a lot of these uses for baking soda before. I’m definitely trying the one to lighten spots on your face. Cool!
Janet M says
June 21, 2017 at 11:46 amI use baking soda as a paste for insect bites.
Stephanie LaPlante says
June 21, 2017 at 12:39 pmMy best baking soda secret is mix it up with coconut oil and it makes a perfect scrub for your face.
Misty Nelson Dawn says
June 21, 2017 at 3:36 pmWow. this is so great I love Baking Soda it has many uses and convenient I can also use baking soda for cleaning out bathroom.
Emily says
June 21, 2017 at 6:31 pmI did not know all of the ways to use baking soda! I want to try it for the dry spots and to make my hair healthier. Thanks for the ideas!
Jonnie says
June 21, 2017 at 8:29 pmI sprinkle baking soda in my husbands work boots to control the odour
Shirleyp says
June 22, 2017 at 10:42 amI use it to remove stains from my tea cups
Jennifer L. says
June 22, 2017 at 1:29 pmI always put some in with the cat litter to help with the smell.
Tara Betterley says
June 22, 2017 at 9:14 pmI always use it in my trailer when it is storage. After the weekend – we have to defrost and the fridge needs to be aired out to prevent mildew. I use baking soda in the fridge to help with the odor and mildew.
My Teen Guide says
June 23, 2017 at 7:08 amI have known of a lot of uses of baking soda, but most are for cleaning and deodorizing purposes, but I did not know you could also use it for your beauty regimen. I would want to try that shampoo treatment!
HEIDI C. says
June 24, 2017 at 12:37 amI freshen up our cat litter with lots of baking soda.
linda says
June 24, 2017 at 10:28 pmLike to use as a fruit/veggie wash & in the laundry.
Shannon Gurnee says
June 25, 2017 at 12:22 pmWho knew that baking soda had so many different uses? These are some great ways to use it!
Amber K says
June 25, 2017 at 5:10 pmBaking soda is definitely a must have staple, I always have extras ready for whatever i need it for. My mom actually uses it as an antacid/heartburn relief. She swears by it.
Jennifer P. says
June 25, 2017 at 9:35 pmMy favourite tip for using Arm & Hammer baking soda is to sprinkle it in the cat’s litter box to keep it fresher longer.
nicolthepickle says
June 26, 2017 at 6:46 amIt’s amazing in a water bath for making soft pretzels.
Silvia D says
June 28, 2017 at 9:01 pmI like to use it when cleaning out the litter box