Most people probably has a bottle of hydrogen peroxide at home in their first aid kit mainly for first aid purposes. But did you know that it can do a lot more than just disinfect your wounds? If you didn’t, dig in and let us enlighten you of the amazing uses of hydrogen peroxide for various parts of your body!
1. For Your Skin
We already know that hydrogen peroxide acts as a disinfectant and antiseptic for the skin to prevent any infection caused by minor cuts, bruises or burns. But aside from that, it can also solve some of your skin concerns like clearing acne scars, eliminating skin discoloration and other blemishes. This is because of its ability to release oxygen on the affected area which removes dead skin cells and clean the area.
2. For Your Hair
Your budget is tight but you want to visit the salon to lighten your hair? Well, here a home remedy for that. Mix hydrogen peroxide with baking soda and apply the mixture onto your hair. Leave it for about 30 minutes or depending on how light you want your hair to be. If you haven’t done this before, it’s best to use strand test to help your determine how long to leave the mixture onto your hair. But know that just like any over-the-counter bleaching agent or hair dye, this mixture can dry out your locks. So it’s advisable that you only use it every 6 weeks and follow it up with deep conditioning to retain the natural shine of your hair.
Aside from that, since your scalp tend to get greasier in the summer, it’s possible that you develop dandruff. This happens because your sebaceous gland thinks your scalp is dry due to the heat of the weather so it over produces oil. As a result, you end up with dandruff because of the oil buildup, yeast, and dead skin. To balance that, your tresses needs some deep hair and scalp treatment every once in a while. LUXE Scalp Specialists address the root of your hair problem to provide the most suitable solution. Their treatments maintain and restore hair follicles and stimulate healthier hair growth! Aside from that, their treatments are also great when you’re suffering from hair problems like hair loss, dandruff, premature greying, eczema, psoriasis, and more that can all lead to thinning hair.
3. For Your Teeth
Did you know that you can also use hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash? Not only that it can improve your oral hygiene but it can also help whiten your teeth. Dilute hydrogen peroxide with water to use it as mouth rinse. H2O2, being highly reactive in nature, can pass through your tooth’s enamel and react with the dentin (tissue layer of the enamel) and the pulp part of your teeth as a result of its overuse.
4. For Your Ears
Hydrogen peroxide is used for removing earwax. Earwax is the outer part of the ear that prevents dust or any other particle from entering the ear, further preventing severe infections. However, excess wax accumulation can lead to discomfort and itching in the ear. Hydrogen peroxide is the best way to remove earwax. Do not use this treatment in case of any perforation in the internal parts of the ear.
5. For Your Nails
Remember how hydrogen peroxide can whiten your teeth? Well it can help do the same for your nails! If you regularly get manicure, you probably have noticed that your nails have become yellowish, the solution to that is H2O2. Your just have to soak a cotton ball with H2O2 and rub it on your fingernails. It also helps in preventing any formation of nail fungus. Hydrogen peroxide uses the oxidative therapy, destroying the fungus formed on the nails by increasing the oxygen levels.
6. For Your Feet
As you soak your feet in hydrogen peroxide with water, it helps in softening calluses and cracked heels. If you have any foot fungus, H2O2 can easily help in getting rid of it. Do remember, not to use the solution while you have an open wound as it may cause burning sensation and irritation on the skin.
