Baking soda on the face: benefits, risks, and how to use it safely (plus 4 gentle recipes).

rinse thoroughly, and immediately moisturize. Many find this the gentlest of the four options for sensitive skin.

Recipe 4: Spot Treatment Paste.
For specific problems only, mix a pinch (less than ⅛ teaspoon) of baking soda with a pea-sized amount of honey or aloe gel. Apply only to the affected area, leave on for 30-60 seconds, then rinse thoroughly. Never use this product on your entire face. This will ensure extremely limited and localized exposure.

In any case, consider these treatments as occasional experiments rather than part of a regular