Baking soda is a versatile and powerful ingredient used for many purposes, from the kitchen and throughout the home to the bathroom. It is recognized for its ability to protect the body against many diseases.

Here are some of the uses of baking soda that you may not know about:

Eliminate Sweat: You can use baking soda to create a natural homemade deodorant that keeps your underarm fresh for hours. Mix a few drops of your favorite essential oil with 4 tablespoons of baking soda and apply to your armpits to kill odor-causing bacteria.

Removing Body Odor: Add a small cup of baking soda to your bath water and sit in it for at least 30 minutes. It helps neutralize unpleasant odors and rid the skin of grease. Repeat this bath once or twice a week for optimal effects.

For Soft Skin: Add baking soda to soapy water and gently massage your hands and feet with this mixture to moisturize your skin. Rinse after application.

Healthy Nails: Apply a mixture of three parts baking soda and one part water to your nails to strengthen them and improve cuticle health. Rinse after application.

Freshen Breath: Dissolve a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water and gargle with this mixture to kill bacteria and treat bad breath. Repeat daily.

Healthy and Clean Hair: Use baking soda once a month to keep your scalp and hair healthy as an alternative to commercial shampoos and conditioners that contain chemicals.

Teeth Whitening: Mix baking soda with hydrogen peroxide for a natural whitening agent. Use it once a week to avoid damaging the tooth enamel.

Face Mask: Mix a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in half a glass of water, add baking soda and the juice of half a lemon. Apply to face and leave on for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with warm water, then cold water.

For Beautiful Heels: Add 3 tablespoons of baking soda to 4 quarts of warm water, soak feet for 20 minutes, then exfoliate with a pumice stone. Rinse and apply a nourishing cream, leaving it on overnight.

For Hair: Mix baking soda with water in a ratio of 1:3 and apply to hair from roots to ends. Rinse and apply vinegar conditioner.

Vinegar Balm: Mix apple cider vinegar with water in a ratio of 1:4, adding a few drops of essential oil. Apply to hair and rinse with cold water