Leslie wrote:
That is what I was wondering. I believe the baking soda is not as pure as they say it it because why would it work and all of a sudden it would cause a rash?? Then again, when you get rid of the rash and try later on, it will work that time. Sounds funny, huh?
The skin normally maintains an acid pH to prevent unfriendly bacteria growth. If you use baking soda, it will take the pH alkaline, which will allow unfriendly bacteria to grow, and those can cause a rash. Stop the soda, the skin goes back acid and kills the bacteria, and all is well again. Use of the soda after that causes no problem until an unfriendly bacteria can repopulate again.

Marshall
I noticed that Jean had posted a good link on baking soda that I intend to check out. Leslie

    ----- Original Message -----
    *From:* Gladys Williams <mailto:[email protected]>
    *To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
    *Sent:* Saturday, July 18, 2009 4:20 PM
    *Subject:* RE: CS>Armpit fungus

    I love this list.  I have very sensitive skin.  Years ago I could
    use just baking soda, but the last few times I used it , it burned
    and gave me a rash.

    Does this mean I have a fungus under my arms???   Or the baking
    soda is not pure?

    G

    *From:* Leslie [mailto:[email protected]]
    *Sent:* Saturday, July 18, 2009 3:24 PM
    *To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
    *Subject:* Re: CS>Armpit fungus

    I don't buy any soda unless it says 100% pure. Either they told a
    little white lie or perhaps my system was out of whack. Funny, I
    get a little out of whack sometimes. LOL

    Leslie

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        *From:* sol <mailto:[email protected]>

        *To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>

        *Sent:* Saturday, July 18, 2009 2:04 PM

        *Subject:* Re: CS>Armpit fungus

        Leslie wrote:

        How do you know it is fungus? I was using soda for deodorant
        which works excellent, but after awhile I will break out and
        just go back to regular deodorant for awhile. Even though the
        box says natural, I feel something is added or it wouldn't
        break me out??

        Baking soda gives me an armpit rash. Look at the ingredients
        list on the box of baking soda, it should have nothing but
        baking soda in it.
        Not sure why except I have read that the skin ph is supposed
        to be acid, so if baking soda lowers skin ph, it might allow
        pathogens to flourish.
        sol
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