Baking Soda

Baking soda can cause hair damage and skin irritation.
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The average scalp has a pH level of 5.5, and the hair shaft has a pH level of 3.67. Maintaining this balance helps with hair health, but baking soda has a pH level of 9.
Products with a high pH level can increase:
-cuticle damage
-hair breakage
-frizz
-irritation
Ingredients with a high pH are effective at removing buildup and drying out the scalp, but long-term use can also strip your hair of its natural oils and irritate the scalp.

Avoid using baking soda for your DIY hair product projects,if
-your hair dry or brittle
-your hair chemically treated or coloured
-you use hot tools to style your hair
-you have sensitive skin
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What to use instead?
- If you want to remove product buildup and oil, use clarifying shampoo. These shampoos contain surfactants such as sodium laureth sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate to remove product buildup.
-For pre-shampoo treatment use coconut oil . It can penetrate the hair shaft and prevent hair breakage.
-Invest in a good conditioner.It seals the cuticle ,create softer hair and restores pH balance in your hair.

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