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Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
Quick Info: Common household ingredient used in DIY hair removal recipes and pH balancing
What it is: A white crystalline powder (sodium bicarbonate) commonly used in baking, but also found in hair removal products as a pH adjuster and mild exfoliant.
Function in Hair Removal:
- Balances pH levels in homemade hair removal pastes
- Provides gentle exfoliation to remove dead skin cells
- Helps neutralize acids in lemon juice-based recipes
- Creates alkaline environment that can weaken hair structure
Benefits:
- Natural and readily available ingredient
- Cost-effective for DIY formulations
- Antimicrobial properties help prevent infection
- Safe for most skin types when properly diluted
Typical Usage: DIY sugar wax recipes, homemade exfoliating scrubs, and natural hair removal pastes. Usually 1-5% in formulations.
Safety Notes: FDA Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). Can be irritating in high concentrations. Avoid on sensitive or broken skin. Patch test recommended.
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