A baking soda bath is a home remedy that has been used for various purposes, including as a skin detox and to relieve itching and irritation from eczema, yeast infections, UTIs, and more. It is also used to reduce hives and treat skin infections. Here are some details about baking soda baths:
Ingredients or materials:
- Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is the main ingredient.
- Warm water is needed to dissolve the baking soda.
Positive effects:
- Relieves itching and irritation from various skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, yeast infections, diaper rash, and UTIs.
- Soothes the itching and burning associated with vulvar vestibulitis.
- Reduces hives.
- Cleanses and detoxifies the body.
- Helps to promote overall well-being.
- Provides a relaxing experience.
Negative effects:
- Rarely, bathers may experience ill side effects.
- Pregnant, nursing, diabetic, or people with open wounds, skin infection, or abrasions should not take these types of baths.
How to use:
- Dissolve 1/2 a cup to 2 cups of baking soda in a tub of warm water.
- Soak in the bathtub for 10 to 40 minutes.
- Alternatively, add half to 1 tablespoon of baking soda to lukewarm water in a sitz bath and soak for 10–15 minutes.
- For a detox bath, add one-third of a cup of baking soda, one-third of a cup of sea salt, and one-third of a cup of Epsom salts to a bath.
- For hives, add cold water to baking soda in a bowl and mix until a paste forms, then apply to hives[[3]](https://www...
