In social networks we have seen numerous publications where they affirm that the sodium bicarbonate it’s the new botox. The preparation of masks with this ingredient is recommended and it is ensured that it will eliminate wrinkles from the skin. When we look at the dissemination of these types of videos, we see how thousands of people seem to like the idea, but how recommendable can the use of this substance on facial skin be?
According to many believers in the method, a baking soda mask mixed with tea essence removes wrinkles, expression lines, and any other detail on the skin that is not considered attractive. However, skin care specialists indicate that the sodium bicarbonatethe same one you buy with your foodsalthough they can generate a tension effect, it is not recommended and cannot be considered as a natural botox. If you want to know more detail regarding it, continue reading.
Can we compare baking soda to Botox?
Although putting baking soda on the skin can give the effect of tension, it is not the effect of Botox and it is not recommended either. First of all, for you to make a better comparison, you should know that botox is a substance known as botulinum toxin, which is extracted from a microorganism. This neurotoxic substance cause muscle paralysis when injected and therefore eliminates wrinkles and expression lines. We can’t talk regarding a homemade botoxSince this would be dangerous and not recommended, it is better to say that certain masks might have an effect capable of mimicking the properties of botulinum toxin.
Botox is considered extremely efficient in being able to completely disappear wrinkles when a person makes some kind of grimace, making them look less than 30 years old. Knowing this, can baking soda be considered a botulinum toxin mimic?
How does baking soda help us remove facial wrinkles?
One of the reasons for using baking soda for skin treatment is that it is a well-known, inexpensive, and generally harmless product. Nevertheless, dermatologists do not consider it to have any beneficial effect on the skin.
When we mix the baking soda with the tea and apply it to the face, we might be helping our skin, placing tannins, which cause small damage (edema). And when coming into contact with bicarbonate, which is a salt, create a tightening effectwhich makes the skin look stretched, but this has nothing to do with the effect on the muscle that botulinum toxin causes.
The mask that you have been recommended so much on social networks will only cause a little swelling, making your face look tense and temporarily erase wrinkles, but like any injury this can harm the skin. Also, when the effect wears off, the wrinkles will return.
People who do not have allergies, or sensitive skin, might follow this advice without major consequences, but excessive use of this mask might be harmfulcausing skin lesions on a regular basis that would result in dermatitis when in contact with other products such as makeup.
conclusions
Sodium bicarbonate cannot be considered natural botox, and it does not cause an effect similar to that of botulinum toxin, which affects the muscle. But, this not this, the baking soda with tea extract that is recommended in social networks not only leaves your wrinkles without permanent changes, can be harmful to sensitive skin and cause long-term damage by causing constant injury to your skin.
