Comments on: 4 cheap & easy skin treatments you can eat

By: Daina

Daina — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:59:01 +0000

Thanks so much! I have been actively searching for the info in this post! A friend had just recently recommended the coconut oil, I just hadn’t made it to buy any yet. One question of major importance to me. I have rosacea, and my forehead especially is very dry and the skin flakes off continually, and it itches. The sites I’ve seen about rosacea say to avoid exfoliation as it increases irritation and inflammation, but this itchy, flaky dry skin is miserable! Can you please tell me if any of your regimen should be avoided in my case? Thanks in advance for your help

By: Rufus

Rufus — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:45:37 +0000

Since we’re snowed in, WE will have a beauty day. mask will have to wait — no cocoa powder.

By: Betty Wood

Betty Wood — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:49:05 +0000

Thanks for the tips!

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:14:35 +0000

I love these tips! It will ve alot easier on my budget to buy some baking soda as opposed to Burt’s Bees facial cleanser (which I do like) at $7.99 a crack!

By: JoWehage : Head Operations Ego

JoWehage : Head Operations Ego — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:49:08 +0000

Hi Karen,

Dr. H was just reviewing a study where participants ingested baking soda 2x a day with no change in blood pressure. He says transdermal absorption would be a fraction and not worth mentioning really. And since you’re using it as a momentary cleanser, then rinsing your face I can’t imagine you’d have any issues at all. Check with your doctor if you’re still feeling uneasy. Good luck!

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:03:35 +0000

Would you need to be cautious of using baking soda as a cleanser if you are on a sodium restricted diet? Is it possible for some of the sodium to be absorbed into the bloodstream?