Baking soda has been anecdotally used as aDIY maskorspot treatment for acne.

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What Is Baking Soda?

How Often Can You Use It:No more than once per week.

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Works Well With:Mix it only with water to create a spot treatment.

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That’s why both doctors we spoke with warn against using it as part of a DIY acne-fighting routine.

Secondly, small amounts used infrequently are safest.

No more than once per week, according to Nussbaum.

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