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What Are the Benefits of a Baking Soda Bath, How Do You Take One, and Is It Safe?

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James marcus

Taking a warm bath can help you to relax and unwind. Baths also help to:

  • relieve tension and pain
  • promote perspiration
  • boost circulation
  • encourage healing

Adding baking soda to your bath may have additional benefits, many of which are skin-related. Some of these uses are described below:

Yeast infections

Baking soda baths can soothe and relieve yeast infection symptoms such as:

  • itching
  • burning
  • swelling

Baking soda may also have a positive effect on vaginal pH.

A 2014 study found that baking soda killed Candida cells that lead to yeast infections. Baking soda has also been found to have general antifungal affects.

Diaper rash

If your baby has raw skin from a diaper rash, you can soak the affected area in a baking soda bath three times per day. Do this for only 10 minutes at a time. The baking soda may help soothe the raw skin and promote faster healing. Make sure you pat the area dry completely before putting on a new, clean diaper.

Use only 2 tablespoons of baking soda for babies and young children. Don’t use too much, as baking soda can be absorbed into the body through the skin in a process called alkalosis.

Eczema

A baking soda bath can help to soothe and heal eczema. Add 1/4 cup of baking soda to your bath to relieve itching. It’s important that you moisturize your skin immediately after your bath while your skin is still damp.

You should also avoid scrubbing your skin with a towel to dry it. That can irritate the skin. Instead, use your towel to gently pat your skin dry.

Poison ivy and poison oak

Bathing helps to limit further contamination of yourself and others if you have a poison ivy or poison oak rash. You should also bathe as soon as possible after exposure. This helps to prevent the oils from soaking into your skin and causing a rash.

A baking soda bath can help to reduce itching and irritation.

  • Dissolve 1/2 a cup of baking soda in a tub of warm water.
  • Soak for up to 30 minutes.

Psoriasis

Medicated baths are often one of the first lines of treatment for psoriasis. Research from 2005 supports the use of baking soda baths to treat psoriasis. Baking soda baths were shown to have a beneficial effect on psoriasis including promoting less itchiness and irritation. You can also take an oatmeal bath for psoriasis.

Detox bath

Baking soda has cleansing and detoxifying properties that may help to purify your body and boost immunity. It can be combined with Epsom salt, sea salt, and ground ginger to make a detox bath. You can also add essential oils and other natural ingredients of your choice.

Chickenpox

Baking soda baths can be used three times per day to relieve itching caused by chickenpox.

  • Use 1 cup of baking soda for every inch deep of lukewarm water.
  • Allow you or your child to soak for 15 to 20 minutes.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Soaking in a baking soda bath may help to neutralize the acid in your urine, remove germs, and aid in healing. It may also relieve painful urination.

  • Add 1/4 cup of baking soda to the bath.
  • Soak for up to 30 minutes, or 10 to 15 minutes in young children.
  • Do this twice per day.

Vulvar vestibulitis

Soaking in a baking soda bath may help to soothe vulvar itching and burning.

  • Add 4 to 5 tablespoons of baking soda to a lukewarm bath.
  • Soak up to three times a day for 15 minutes.

Constipation

Taking a baking soda bath may help to relieve rectal pain caused by constipation. It can also help you to relax your anal sphincter and have a bowel movement.

  • Add 2 ounces of baking soda to your bath.
  • Soak for 20 minutes.

James marcus

Garden Courte is a blog written by [James Marcus], a passionate gardener and writer. She has been gardening for over 20 years and has a deep understanding of plants and how to care for them. In her blog, she shares her knowledge and experience with others, providing tips and advice on gardening, plant care, and more.

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