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Does the toothpaste trick really work?


I almost never get pimples but last time I did, I put toothpaste on it and left it on for the rest of the night. When I washed it off the next morning, my skin was cracked and it really hurt! The pimple didn't go away and I looked weird for the rest of the week. So does toothpaste really work for pimple and can it harm your skin?

The thing about using toothpaste on zits is that it’s not a miracle treatment. It works on some people but not others, and some pimples but not others. While it can be a good fix, your best bet is sticking to a spot treatment containing salicylic acid and/or benzoyl peroxide.

A warning about toothpaste: Many of the chemicals that keep your teeth healthy can really irritate your skin. It’s also incredibly drying, which is probably why your skin cracked. If you can’t resist the urge to dab a bit of toothpaste on a pimple, grab a tube that doesn’t contain whitening agents. Or better yet, the next time you’re at the store, just toss a spot treatment into the cart. You can find them for under 10 bucks at drugstores.

BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 3/20/2011 7:00:00 AM

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I did this once. I reccomend NEVER doing it. It gave me some kind of rash that made the pimple even MORE noticable then it ever was before, and the rash was a purpley red colour and really dry, plus it hurt.

NOW, I use ClearSkin Blemish Cearing Spot Treatment. Honestly - this is the real miracle worker!it stings and makes you cringe for the first 2 seconds, but thats only because its working!

-Spence

by starry~55 on 12/2/2011 5:36:41 PM

 
 

I thought you used toothpaste to prevent scratching on bug bites. The best way to get rid of zits--the healthy way--is to visit a dermatologist. This should only be done for moderate acne though. If you just leave a single zit alone and wash your face frequently it should eventually go away.

by Writer Selbe on 8/1/2011 11:34:39 PM

 
 

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When I'm shaving my underarms, would it make it easier to use colder or hotter water? Just wondering Smile Thanks!




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 The water temperature doesn't really matter when shaving. Just be sure to change your blade often to get the closest shave possible and prevent razor burn. x0x0
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by DUCKYSHORTS on 6/30/2011 2:14:48 PM

 
 

this is my first comment but for the toothpaste i put elmers white glue and smear it in my blackheads let it dry and peel it off and it gets rid of them. TRUST ME IT REALLY WORKS!!!!!!!!

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by bee12 on 3/28/2011 5:47:01 PM

 
 

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Help! My skin is pretty smooth, except my nose!! I have tons of blackheads all around my nose and its so gross!! When I try to pick at them and get them to go away, they just bleed and get red. I tried this blackhead cleanser from Neutrogena and it just dried my skin. HELP!!




Hey girlie. That's a good thing that your cleanser dried your skin because that's what it's supposed to do. Keep using it and if you don't see any results in a few weeks, switch to a different brand. If nothing seems to work, you can always talk to your mom about talking to a dermatologist. Or, research information about blackheads to see what other solutions you can find. 
Marly Z.

by strawberryChic on 3/28/2011 3:08:29 PM

 
 

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I'm not even trying to lose weight. HELP?!?1




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by borninjune on 3/25/2011 5:31:33 PM

 
 

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by beko on 3/24/2011 1:43:09 PM

 
 

I've tried that trick and it works if you leave it on for 15-30 minutes for me I guess.

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by butterflydancer12 on 3/24/2011 11:19:31 AM

 
 

try using st ives face wash it works for me

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by rlitke13 on 3/20/2011 10:04:13 PM

 
 

Mod mod mod!! What are some good cheap spot treatments?

 

 

Hey girly! I swear by Terminator10 spot treatment. It comes in an orange tube and can be found at pretty much any drugstore. It's cheap too!

xxx

Becca G.

by Chocolover17 on 3/20/2011 9:20:24 PM

 
 

Want the results that toothpaste that dosen't give you? Try clean & clear spot treatment. It comes in a little tube and butting some on before bed works miracles!

by annaelizabeth on 3/20/2011 7:31:09 PM

 
 

MOD MOD!! I used to have eczema when i was a baby so i have the prescribed creme for it. Now im starting to get it again and the creme expired like 7 years ago! I can't get a new bottle until May and i don't think i could wait that long. Is it ok to use the old creme bottle?

 

 

Hey girly girl! It's very possible that the cream may not be effective anymore. I'd call the doc and ask, just to make sure...

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Becca G.

by biebergirl99 on 3/20/2011 6:52:57 PM

 
 

Hey girls,megan here.i get black and white heads all over my face.black heads are the worst on noses,trust me,i know.a really good acne treatment is Equate Apricot Scrub. Use it when you wake up (it not only gets rid of acne but it makes you look awake!) and before bed. Put it on for 1-2 minutes then wash.then use dove soap and rinse your face.your face will thank you and you will look awake without makeup!

by cheekymonkey1 on 3/20/2011 6:24:18 PM

 
 

skin cracking sounds painful

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by twilightfan4ever0303 on 3/20/2011 5:09:27 PM

 
 

hmm... i know everybody says NO!!!!! IT DOESNT WORK!!!!! but it does for just like 10 minutes or so, then wash it off.

by janerbuy on 3/20/2011 3:26:31 PM

 
 

I only put it on for about twenty seconds and it works wonders!

by Freakout911 on 3/20/2011 3:06:00 PM

 
 

i think you left it on too long..i only put it on for about 10-15 minutes and it works good!

by ginaa. on 3/20/2011 2:42:01 PM

 
 

it works better if it's organic toothpaste. it doesn't have all those chemicals in it that irritates the skin.

by 1092chocolatelover on 3/20/2011 2:36:05 PM

 
 

it works better if it's organic toothpaste. it doesn't have all those chemicals in it that irritates the skin.

by 1092chocolatelover on 3/20/2011 2:32:34 PM

 
 

yeah! i was wondering about that 2!

by RaeRae500 on 3/20/2011 1:53:57 PM

 
 

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