7 Surprising Ways Baking Soda Boosts Your Hair, Skin, and Body Health

6. Soothes Itchy Skin and Sunburn

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Baking soda eases many skin woes, especially relentless itching and bug bites. Mix soda with water into a thick paste and dab it on irritated spots. For sunburn itch, draw a warm bath, add one or two teaspoons of soda, and soak for 30 minutes, covering affected skin. Some evidence says cornstarch and oatmeal boost relief even more.