13. Exfoliate your skin![](https://s41998.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Rice-flour.jpg.optimal.jpg)
Since baking soda offers fine granules, it acts as a highly effective exfoliant. Low-quality exfoliants cost around $4. Once again, they expose you to a long list of questionable ingredients. If you’re looking to shed dead skin cells, make a baking soda paste. Use your DIY solution just as you would a store-bought exfoliant.