I have this big pimple on my cheek and it wasn't there yesturday. I read on the internet that if you put toothpaste on you pimple it will go away. Well my toothpaste has fluoride in it is it still ok to use??
2007-07-04 16:56:39 · 10 answers · asked by Jennifer 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
I've found toothpaste to be helpful in calming it down. In fact, it worked as well as or better than many products I paid a lot more money for. "Paste" is better than "gel." Dab it lightly and blend it right in; it should disappear fairly well. Best used at night if you think it might show. Fluoride won't hurt!
2007-07-04 17:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by katbyrd41 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best quick treatment of a zit is toothpaste.... Of course dont use it as a permanent long term face care, but using toothpaste once or twice is not going to hurt anything. It makes the redness go away and shrinks it down a little.
right now i have toothpaste on some new pimples that decided to creep up on me yesterday!
2007-07-04 17:47:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the pimple has pus, wash and rinse your face w/warm water using your fingers. Keep a warm compress on the pimple and don't squeeze it! The pus will come out on its own. If its skin colored, toothpaste won't do anything except irritate your skin. You can get a cortisone shot from your dermatologist. Or you can saturate a cotton ball w/rubbing alcohol and put it on the pimple. Keep doing this. It will take awhile, but it will go away. Keep your face clean and keep your fingers away from the pimple.
2007-07-04 17:52:36 · answer #3 · answered by FunnieBunnie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not okay. dont use toothpaste ever. toothpaste with fluoride especially dries the pimple by dehydrating the inside of the zit. go out and buy an effective acne treatment such as Differin or Aquaphor(i think thats the name). dont ever try shortcuts when dealing with pimples
2007-07-04 17:05:16 · answer #4 · answered by nhm414 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No that won't work. you have the pimple now. but in future try these products. to having healthier skin. You skin is an investment you show your face off to the world. Why not keep it glowing and healthy.
Try Serious Skin Care you can find it on the web.
2007-07-04 18:03:23 · answer #5 · answered by For ever in my Heart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have seen that question on the tyra banks show actually and they had said that putting toothpaste on a pimple is the worst thing to do , so no i wouldn't suggest it
2007-07-04 17:04:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anastasia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would remove any pus from it, clean it with warm water and soap, let it dry and then cover it with Oxy 5 and it will be diminished or reduced greatly in the morning.
2007-07-04 17:08:50 · answer #7 · answered by donny_mollysmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the links below for natural homemade beauty tips to:-- Acne-pimple cure/
Blemishes/Whiteheads/Blackheads/face packs
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2006/08/natural-homemade-tips.html#name1
2007-07-04 19:01:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but don't use it to often, as it will dry the area, making it flaky.
I usually tell peopleto use acne cream, such as Clearasil.
2007-07-04 17:00:27 · answer #9 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg...that's so weird...my name is also Jennnifer and I also just got this huge pimple on my cheek....wow.
2007-07-04 17:25:26 · answer #10 · answered by jenn = ] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋