Baking soda is a common household ingredient, and many social media posts claim it can erase dark spots, wrinkles, and under-eye circles. However, there is no scientific evidence that baking soda removes wrinkles or permanently fades dark spots, and using it directly on your face may actually irritate the skin.
If you’re looking for a gentle DIY skincare routine, it’s much safer to focus on moisturizing and protecting your skin rather than using harsh abrasives.
Can Baking Soda Remove Wrinkles?
No.
Wrinkles develop naturally due to:
- Aging
- Sun exposure
- Loss of collagen and elastin
- Repeated facial expressions
- Smoking and environmental damage
Baking soda cannot rebuild collagen or reverse these changes.
Why Baking Soda Can Be Harmful
Baking soda has a high pH (it’s alkaline), while healthy skin is naturally slightly acidic.
Frequent use may:
- Damage the skin barrier
- Cause dryness
- Lead to redness and irritation
- Make sensitive skin worse
- Increase the risk of post-inflammatory dark spots
For these reasons, dermatologists generally do not recommend using baking soda as a facial treatment.