If you get stung by stinging nettle, poison ivy or are suffering from an insect bite, baking soda with water makes a great remedy to reduce the inflammation and intensity of the sting. The same application can be used for irritable and itchy skin rashes as well, because its chemical properties have the ability to remove toxins from the infected area.
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Among the unique benefits of baking soda, it can easily remove splinters. You can do this by soaking the area in a solution of baking soda and water at least twice a day. Splinters will be eased out naturally.
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Sunburn can get nasty and make you feel extremely uncomfortable. Just ½ a cup of baking soda added to your bath water is an effective remedy to get instant relief from sunburn. The water needs to be lukewarm for it to work best. Alternately you can also soak a soft towel in the same solution and apply to the affected areas.
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