Baking soda

Sodium Bicarbonate

Helps protect skin.

What it is

A white mineral salt.

Used as a deodorant, a buffer that helps keep pH steady, and a fine scrubbing powder.

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Helps protect skinOfficial EU function: Skin protecting

Balances the pHOfficial EU function: Buffering

Polishes or scrubsOfficial EU function: Abrasive

Reduces odor or sweatOfficial EU function: Deodorant

Used in oral careOfficial EU function: Oral care