How to mix coconut oil and baking soda for a face-cleaning like you've never had before

Using this homemade coconut oil scrub on your face will change the way you view your skin. An added bonus is that you probably have these ingredients in your kitchen already. You just didn’t realize how beneficial they are for your skin.

Benefits of coconut oil for your skin:

• Due to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties, coconut oil (Cocos nucifera) will help heal acne scars and prevent bacteria from multiplying.
• Extra virgin coconut oil is loaded with antioxidants which play a major role in protecting our skin and body from the damage of free radicals and premature aging.

Benefits of baking soda for your skin:

• Gently exfoliates the skin and helps get rid of all the dirt and dead skin build-up from the skin’s surface.
• Baking soda helps treat skin discolorations.

For this face mask, you will need:

• 1 teaspoon of Pure baking soda (Sodium Bicarbonate), not baking powder.
• 2 teaspoons of unrefined Extra virgin coconut oil. I’m using Vita COCO Cold pressed Coconut oil for my mask.
• A small bowl or something to mix them in.

How to prepare the fece mask:

1. Cleanse your face with warm water and mild face wash or soap and pat dry.
2. Mix the baking soda and coconut oil into a nice paste.
3. Apply on your face and neck and scrub gently. I repeat again, scrub gently.
4. Wait for 5 minutes and wipe off with a warm cloth before washing it off with warm water.
5. Splash cold water on your face for a minute to close your opened pores.
6. Recommended to do 2-3 times a week for best results. No more.
7. Use any leftover to exfoliate your underarms, hands, and legs.

Note: I’ve just done mine right before bedtime. I think that’s the best way to go unless you’re looking to get a tan on your face?

You really don’t want to walk out with oil on your face.

It will feel less oily after you pat dry your skin, but still, not the best idea to walk out with it during the day unless you’re looking forward to a tan.

Any redness or mild irritations (if) you get from the face wash will also be gone by morning.