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spoonleg on 1/4/2004 12:28:00 AM more reviews by spoonleg

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

less is definitely more with this. don't scrub too hard. may sting sensitive skin. I rate it 3- it works so-so. No magnificent changes after a few uses. I MUCH prefer the aspirin mask to this. Probably won't repurchase but will continue to use to see if my skin continues to improve with it.

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slafavers on 12/17/2003 5:24:00 PM more reviews by slafavers

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Who knew that an 85 cent product could keep your face smooth and evenly toned ? :) I sure didn't, but I'm glad I found out about this on MUA. Just started using this every other day this week, and people have already commented on how nice my skin looks! I mix it with Cetaphil and it doubles as a morning cleanser/scrub. Just DON'T scrub too hard or for too long, less is more! UPDATE: I'm now using AHA's instead of manual exfoliation. This was fine at first, but really didn't do much to take care of clogged pores. The aspirin mask is a superior homemade scrub to this!

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melwel on 12/5/2003 1:22:00 PM more reviews by melwel

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

This is a great over all product. You can use it to exfoliate and if you moisten a bit of it then place it on at zit just before you go to bed and leave it over night, it will drasticlly reduce the size and reddness of the pimple. The only down side to doing that is it will fall off during the night and get on your sheets, but it will usually stay in a clump together.

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*TOP REVIEWER* gambitlizard on 11/29/2003 7:41:00 PM more reviews by gambitlizard

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

Another surprise from the MUA boards! I use this every other day mixed with Cetaphil as a gentle manual scrub. My skin glows and is so soft afterwards. I have had fewer breakouts and blackheads since using this and the MOM primer.

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*TOP REVIEWER* listenlikethieves on 10/31/2003 12:31:00 AM more reviews by listenlikethieves

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Ditto what everyone else has said. For mild skin exfoliation, mixed with Cetaphil, this absolutely can't be beat. For whiter teeth, add a dab to your toothpaste. All hail the yellow box. :)

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kephar3 on 10/20/2003 6:30:00 PM more reviews by kephar3

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Ditto on all the other positive reviews! Use it gently (as any physical exfoliator should be used), and it really is just great! I use it every other day in the morning before moisturizer, and then a BHA solution at night.

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*TOP REVIEWER* CWAHED on 8/24/2003 11:14:00 PM more reviews by CWAHED

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Tan   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I must admit that I scoffed at this...until I tried it. I have used Baking soda on my teeth for years but my skin. I mixed it with my kids Cetaphil and I scrubbed very very gently and kept it moist, as my skin is older skin. I could tell the difference when I rinsed. I put on a simple moisturizer (L'Oreal) and I felt like a million bucks.

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lsgoods on 8/24/2003 10:37:00 PM more reviews by lsgoods

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Wow - talk about glowing skin. After reading reviews I made the scrub with regular Cetaphil and my skin was glistening. This mixture is better than any scrub I have ever used before - and I've paid some big bucks for department store products - never again!! My HG scrub!! Thanks for the heads-up to all the reviewers!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* TeeCube on 8/7/2003 11:56:00 AM more reviews by TeeCube

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

Many times a week I use this mixed with Cetaphil as a scrub. It takes off makeup well. Yes, I even use it around my eyes ( it's the last place I wash before rinsing, eyes closed of course). It can also be mixed with J&J's Baby Shampoo for the same effect. It is a wonderful gentle scrub and the price of baking soda is extremely low--you can stock up in a dollar store! Great. :-)

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405hung on 7/27/2003 5:56:00 PM more reviews by 405hung

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

DEFINITELY NOT for people who are on acne medicstion like Tretinoin ( Retin-A or Renova),BHA, Benzoyl peroxide or antibiotic solution. Howvever, for people who on none of these acne medication, the baking scrub ( mix with cetaphil) might be one of best and milder scrub they can ever ask for.

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liveforever on 7/14/2003 1:31:00 AM more reviews by liveforever

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Tan   Hair: Other, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Black    

Using this consistently actually gave me better results than dermabrasion (which i had 5 treatments of). I have oily, acneic skin. I mix this with the regular cetaphil. Afterwards, moisturize, because baking soda takes off the layer of keratin on your face which acts like your moisture barrier.

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*TOP REVIEWER* krakow on 6/15/2003 11:11:00 PM more reviews by krakow

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

Ok, How many scrubs have you tried?, because I tried too many to remember. And then I discover baking soda, I can mix with anything I like and have the best scrub available. Will not go back to purchase anything else.

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*TOP REVIEWER* DanielleWilliams on 5/25/2003 3:10:00 AM more reviews by DanielleWilliams

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Hehe, I feel out of place reviewing this *but*... It's so fun to make little masks at home! A baking soda mask feels wonderful, and I wouldn't have ever found out about it if I hadn't have read its reviews a few months back! It leaves my face refreshed and soft - it's a very good natural exfoliant :) I love this, and the aspirin mask as well! :D

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*TOP REVIEWER* dmartin on 4/17/2003 7:59:00 PM more reviews by dmartin

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Hazel    

Finally! A HG face scrub...cheap, widely available,and easily mixed with any current face wash I am using. I will never ever ever ever buy another exfoliating scrub again. It would be a total waste of money, and I would be stoopid. Plus my skin would never talk to me again.I love this stuff.

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*TOP REVIEWER* chedoux on 3/18/2003 12:36:00 AM more reviews by chedoux

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Tan, Warm   Hair: Black, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

My skin is not very sensitive, which may be why I find this so effective. It's a nice scrub, refreshing and great mixed with cleanser (not to mention, cheaper than dirt). My husband's using it now, too, which is pretty amazing.

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*TOP REVIEWER* scribblescrabble on 2/19/2003 10:47:00 PM more reviews by scribblescrabble

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I tried everything on my poor skin, including baking soda. The baking soda scrub was wonderful for the first few seconds, but then my face started burning. I would definately recomend this to people with non-reactive skin though.
edited to add- A few months ago I tried mixing a little of this with cetaphil cleanser, and it is still too harsh for my skin.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Helen on 1/4/2003 2:22:00 PM more reviews by Helen

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I tried this as a facial scrub on my combination skin and it dried me out the very first time I tried it, badly enough where some moisturizer on top couldn't fix the problem immediately. I did not enjoy using it and would recommend this only if you are very oily/ not sensitive.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Violeta on 1/1/2003 4:36:00 PM more reviews by Violeta

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

This is THE BEST scrub I have ever use , I mix it with Cetaphil and scrub gently my face once or twice a week , I love it .
It is so gentle and effective in removing dead skin . I tried so many scrubs (St. Ives , Chanel , Shiseido , Neutrogena , Nivea , Aloette ) and they all hurt my skin and some of them are very expensive too .
I recommend this to everyone , is not expensive and does a very good job .

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*TOP REVIEWER* gnagrrl on 9/2/2002 11:03:00 AM more reviews by gnagrrl

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

this stuff is awesome. I use it in w/cetaphil for an exfoliant and w/toothpaste for whiter teeth. Yes, it tastes hella awful but it works.

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*TOP REVIEWER* curly_q_cutie on 6/26/2002 3:23:00 AM more reviews by curly_q_cutie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I've used this a few times in combination with toothpaste to brighten and whiten my teeth. My mom does this, too. It tastes like crap but I promise it makes your teeth look nicer!

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