If you’re like me then you’ve tried nearly everything to eliminate acne – but have you tries toothpaste?
In today’s economically challenged society not everyone can afford a pricey dermatologist or even the skin care products on shelves as prices seem go higher all the time. You may wonder does toothpaste get rid of pimples – I wondered the same thing because I’ve read this little tidbit in various beauty magazines and around the Web.
Toothpaste actually can be used as an acne treatment, and if done correctly a fast and effective one, especially for a spot pimple (as opposed to a cluster of acne.)
It is extremely important to choose the correct type of toothpaste when looking to use it for acne clearing purposes. For example, stay away from toothpastes with lots of peroxide that claim to be whitening. In this case, the best type of toothpaste may be a generic brand minty white paste without any special features whatsoever. If you are suffering from a nasty pimple, wash your face with your favorite acne cleanser, pat dry, then apply a dab of the toothpaste to the pimple and let it dry without rinsing off. Do this before bed, then rinse in the morning.
The key is that the toothpaste dries out the acne. It really isn’t a magic fix, and there are many other home remedies and folk cures you can try. Some people swear by Milk of Magnesia for acne, used as a facial mask and makeup primer. Others swear that apple cider vinegar is the right cure. For some people, changing their lifestyle by eating a more skin nourishing diet, getting plenty of exercise and sleep and reducing stress can show a difference in the skin. Acne is different for everyone, therefore what works for one person may not work as well for another.
So the answer to the age-old question does toothpaste get rid of pimples is…sort of. A dab of plain toothpaste on a red, inflamed pimple before going to bed can help lessen the redness and swelling while drying out the oil. Then again, so can many other over the counter products and home remedies for acne. When searching for the right treatment for your skin issues, consider your budget, what has worked or not worked in the past, and be sure to read plenty of online reviews before trying anything as they can be helpful in the decision making process.