I wash my face by scrubbing it with a paste of bicarbonate and water. Very soothing too.
B.Soda gets in my eyes too much! I do wash my hair with it as I can’t stand any shampoos. Plus cheaper. Then I rinse with a very dilute vinegar/water rinse. Important for skin Ph. I would suggest rinsing face with that too after the b.soda. I assume bicarbonate is b.soda?
I have long hair so it’s a bit troublsome but it has to be washed!