Toothpaste: Not Just for Teeth!
Pimples are no fun. I thought that zits were for teenagers but I get them more often now as an adult than I did when I was a gawky teen! I have one near my left eyebrow that absolutely refuses to leave. I’ve tried several creams but it won’t budge. A friend suggested that I dab toothpaste on it before bed and I thought they were joking until I Googled it and low and behold–people really do put toothpaste on their pimples! Have you tried this? Does it work? Here are the tips I found. I think tonight my Colgate might end up on more than just my toothbrush!
Wash your face. As with any acne medicine, or treatment, you will need to make sure your face is clear of any makeup or any other product before you apply the toothpaste.
Identify your problem area and the spot you want to tackle. You don’t want to put toothpaste all over your face. Locate the problem pimple(s).
Choose your toothpaste. Most any brand will work but normal, white paste runs less of a risk of irritating your skin whereas pastes containing whitening and fluoride might aggravate your skin.
Put on gloves or grab a facial sponge. Pimples are generally brought on by oily skin and dirt, so you won’t want to risk dirtying up your problem area (or your toothpaste) by applying the paste with bare hands that may not be clean.
Apply a small amount of toothpaste to your glove or sponge, depending on how big the pimple is, and gently cover the skin spot, as well as a small ring around it, with a thin layer of the paste.
Let the toothpaste dry. Leave the toothpaste solution on the pimple for several minutes or hours or overnight. (read more)
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