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Toothpaste and pimples

23 Sep 2007 00:00 AM | Posted by Editor

Q) Does a dab of toothpaste really help get rid of spots? – Ella, beautyheaven member
A) While many toothpastes contain menthol, which can help dry out a pimple, they don't actually work to treat or soothe spots. You're more likely to develop flaky skin around the zit than zap it, and some toothpastes might even cause more irritation and inflammation. Stick to a proven anti-pimple product instead.

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Member Comments (41)

Posted by: Redlox (Member since 2007, Australia)

I hoped to find this info! I'd better use specifically formulated creams, then.

Posted on: February 03, 2008 (Feb 3, 2008 9:36pm)

Posted by: violetgal1 (Australia)

i agree, no toothpaste. I recommend Avon Anti acne cream. Works a treat

Posted on: February 27, 2008 (Feb 27, 2008 5:36pm)

Posted by: music (Member since 2008, Australia)

Read in a book by a researcher chemist that it won't work either.

Posted on: May 02, 2008 (May 2, 2008 8:54pm)

Posted by: Candicedarr (Australia)

I found the same thing

Posted on: August 11, 2008 (Aug 11, 2008 5:34pm)

Posted by: mimi11 (Australia)

i never heard about putting toothpaste on your pimple before but its good to know

Posted on: January 07, 2009 (Jan 7, 2009 1:17pm)

Posted by: marjane (Australia)

hmm i find toothpast helps calm down my pimples :)
i guess everyone is different.
i use propolis toothpaste :)

Posted on: January 12, 2009 (Jan 12, 2009 6:20pm)

Posted by: Elixing (United States)

i rd on internet that tooth paste gets rid of pimples,but i havnt tried it yet-aloe definetly works

Posted on: May 05, 2009 (May 5, 2009 12:05pm)

Posted by: Alicerose (Australia)

Yer i have never tried this either. Usually stick with my Tea tree oil and Apple cider vinegar recipe ( check it out its in one of my threads)

Posted on: May 08, 2009 (May 8, 2009 1:05pm)

Posted by: Louistiffon (Australia)

never tried this but I guess it's good to know that it's not that great for you!

Posted on: July 17, 2009 (Jul 17, 2009 4:32pm)

Posted by: Candyfairy (Australia)

I've heard this myth before too, but never tried it as I always have zit creams & washes on hand. I find Phisohex face wash works like magic as does Garnier moisturier that comes in a small blue tube works to vanish pimples overnight. I use it as a night cream when I break out, its AMAZING!!!

Posted on: August 09, 2009 (Aug 9, 2009 6:42pm)

Posted by: Scy (Australia)

Actually, I find that toothpaste really works for me.

I happily dab on the usual over-the-counter pimple gels (which are clear, unlike toothpaste) during the day, etc. And if that fixes the pimple, wonderful.

I occasionally get VERY stubborn pimples then expand inspite of the pimple gel. If I dab toothpaste over them and then go to sleep, they're almost always GONE or significantly improved the next morning.

Tip: don't use the same toothpaste as you use for your teeth! I buy those little travel tubes and keep a spare one for zits.

Posted on: August 23, 2009 (Aug 23, 2009 6:30pm)

Posted by: mandaxx (Australia)

what is best to use on pimples , i only get a few but when i do they are huge and so sore

Posted on: October 07, 2009 (Oct 7, 2009 10:02pm)

Posted by: Ozmenzgal (Australia)

I will admit that I've tried tooth paste on my pimples but it does not work. I like to use antiseptic alchole wipes to get rid of the bacterier on stubborn pimples. It works like majic.

Posted on: October 08, 2009 (Oct 8, 2009 3:19am)

Posted by: Hillaboo (Australia)

Tooth paste are to harsh for your skin plus never ever ever ever ever wash your face with soap NOWAY !!!

Posted on: January 30, 2010 (Jan 30, 2010 1:25pm)

Posted by: Snowflakesx (Australia)

Toothpastes makes my skin feel tingly and has a slight sting feeling to my skin

Posted on: May 30, 2010 (May 30, 2010 12:14am)

Posted by: BBB3 (Australia)

I tried the toothpaste remedy a year or two ago and it had no effect whatsoever on my pimples.

Posted on: November 13, 2010 (Nov 13, 2010 10:10pm)

Posted by: Yepponim (Australia)

i tried toothpaste before and found that it kinda worked.

Posted on: January 03, 2011 (Jan 3, 2011 10:26pm)

Posted by: Soosh (Australia)

YES TOOTHPASTE DOES WORK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sometimes it can sting a little but if you dab i little bit on it and leave it on all night and wash it off the next morning it will work.

Posted on: August 21, 2011 (Aug 21, 2011 1:25pm)

Posted by: mibdiva (Australia)

Depends on the toothpaste really.

Posted on: November 04, 2011 (Nov 4, 2011 5:29pm)

Posted by: Beauty332211 (Australia)

I have used toothpaste on my pimples and it did work for me.

Posted on: January 11, 2012 (Jan 11, 2012 1:49pm)

Posted by: sugar_cube (Australia)

it didnt work for me

Posted on: January 31, 2012 (Jan 31, 2012 2:32pm)

Posted by: Sarah92 (Australia)

A lot of magazines say that it works, so I tried it and all that really happened was that it stung and burned my face :S thanks for clarifying!

Posted on: February 02, 2012 (Feb 2, 2012 10:38am)

Posted by: rubi_sarwar (Australia)

right i found toothpaste not working and it makes the pimple even more bigger in size

Posted on: February 15, 2012 (Feb 15, 2012 3:42pm)

Posted by: Tinaaa (Australia)

i actually tried this quite a few times- and not once did it help :(

Posted on: March 04, 2012 (Mar 4, 2012 5:20am)

Posted by: Neilrawson (Australia)

I think I will stick with using the toothpaste for what it was intended, cleaning my teeth. Why resort to this unproven method when there is so many good scrubs and washes available to help with pimples.

###Sandra

Posted on: March 07, 2012 (Mar 7, 2012 9:54pm)