As mentioned above, baking soda is not lye. Although they have a certain degree of similarity, but they can not be mixed, otherwise it may not only fail to achieve the effect, but also damage. So what exactly is the difference between baking soda and lye? See the answer below.

1, the irritation of baking soda is weaker than lye

The human body surface in direct contact with baking soda and lye may be some damage, but the irritation of lye is stronger. So be especially careful not to let the eyes into the soda or mouth and nose inhalation of soda, in addition, should not be swallowed directly.

2, baking soda has a certain cosmetic effect

Baking soda and lye, the two must be distinguished. Baking soda can be used for beauty, used to make masks to improve the skin, used to remove blackheads, but also to remove body odor or whiten teeth, but not to be replaced by lye.

3, the amount of baking soda dissolved in water is less than lye

While baking soda and lye are very soluble in water, and are not soluble in ethanol, but the solubility of baking soda is less than lye.

4, baking soda is not as stable as lye

The same solid baking soda and lye heating process, baking soda at 270 degrees completely into lye, while lye will start melting at 851 degrees.