Toothpaste on Zits???

Question

i've heard that if u put toothpaste on zits that it makes them go away and i wanted to try it out and see if it works for me. how do u use it though? do u just put it on for like 10 min an hour? or what?

i just put sum tooth past on it, and it is drying, but it burns kinda. is that normal?

Answer 1

Yes that is normal and I would go overnight with it on.

Answer 2

I don't use toothpaste, what I use is Preparation H. Regular kind, Original. When you think about it, "reduces swelling", it makes perfect sense. I put a glob of it on the zit and go to bed, great for face if you don't sleep on sides or stomach! Sometimes it needs to be done twice and other times it works the first time. Forces the gunk out, reduces the swelling and no redness.

Answer 3

i think my mom told me that, but she just assumed it because toothpaste apparently has a drying effect on the skin. i wouldn't do it, because it might aggravate your acne. instead, look into your diet and lifestyle, and see if you can find anything there. I've been playing around with diet and excersize as a cure for acne, and, believe it or not, i have virtually no acne anymore, and when i do, it seems to go hand in hand with my deviations from what I've learned about eating habits and overall health. Preservatives, Processing, and Pesticides, or general allergies to anything natural or refined may be the cause, based on my experience. Eat plenty of greens, (i think organic and local are the way to go...the less processing, the more you can trust it) drink the appropriate amount of water, and try to avoid or learn about your reaction to Fast foods and highly refined and processed foods. look into it, it may help.

Answer 4

It works with plain old fashion nothing fancy toothpaste, no whiteners or anything like that, when I used to do it I used Crest. Just put some on before you go to bed and wash it off in the morning.

Answer 5

dont use toothpaste on your zits. it does NOTHING except make your skin red, very dry, and eventually your zits will start to peel. that doesnt look good. try neosporin or just buying a cream from the store. it'll be better in the long run.

Answer 6

Right now my skin is perfectly clear, for the first time in 3 years. It's been about 9 weeks and all my acne is gone. It is such a great feeling to wake up with clear skin.

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Answer 7

i tried that too (learned it on here haha) & i just put a tiny bit on my spots before i went to sleep. i think it may sting bcuz if the mint in toothpaste. & im pretty sure the toothpaste makes it dry & thats why people think it works. i couldnt really tell though. ill try it again tonight! haha

Answer 8

i have clear skin, but on the odd occasion i get an EVIL revenge spot!... and i put toothpaste on overnight, and then in the morning peel it off
the tingling is normal..and will go
:)

this dries out the spot:)...u c the difference mainly if the spot is like..GROSS..but, puss like almost..eeee i cant believe i said that, eeeeeeeeee. but yeh, it will absorb the liquids inside to reduce swelling and redness:)

sorry 4 the essay, by i feel strongly about spots:)..and paste, especially when people say it doesnt work, WHEN IT DOES

have a nice day xxx

Answer 9

OMG it works so well I use it all the time. You just dab it on hte zit and leave it on for 10-15 min. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 10

This is an old wives' tale. It doesn't work.

It's been proven in several magazines articles that the toothpaste is ineffective. You're better off using Proactiv or acne spot treatment products like Neutrogena.

Answer 11

I've done it and it has worked a little but I have only kept it on my face for 10 min b/ of the burning. good luck.