Toothpaste Vs Pimples?So there you are again, standing in front of the mirror. That's when you notice it. Staring back at you in your mirror is a pimple. So you formulate a plan, but when you get ready to attack you realize that you have no acne treatment. So what do you do? Then you remember, toothpaste can help with acne. That one solution you heard about on the internet, and you reach for the toothpaste thinking that this can be your lifesaver. BUT, does toothpaste get rid of pimples? The first time I heard of the toothpaste method. Even though I had acne before, one particular blemish was rather big. I felt disgusting, and it was just gross to look at. Even though I had seen my friends deal with this issue, I was sure it wouldn't effect me the same. However, life said, " OH WELL ". So of course the first thing I did was try to figure out ways to get rid of it, which lead me to this gem. The toothpaste treatment. I had some toothpaste and decide it would be a good idea to try it. The only thing it did was irritate my face, and I had to remove it quickly. So for me personally, my skin is to sensitive to use it. BUT.. Does toothpaste get rid of pimples? In short, yes it can. However, there is a lot that goes with it. So let's see why. Most toothpaste contain three main ingredients for helping with blemishes, xylitol and abrasive. Xylitol is alkaline sugar, also an alcohol. It is used to in toothpaste to get rid of bacteria that build up in the mouth and around the teeth and gums. There are even toothpaste made specifically with xylitol. Xyolite is also used as a replacement for sugars in some recipes. Abrasive is very fine sand, used to scrub the enamel on your teeth. Abrasive works as an exfoliant, removing the dead skin cells from the tops of blemishes. These two ingredients work really well to dry out those blemishes. These two ingredients do work well together, but still shouldn't be left on the skin for long periods of time, so make sure if you try this to wash your skin soon after. The other ingredients that help in toothpaste are baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, menthol, essential oils. The other ingredient I want to mention is calcium carbonate which is very good at drying out acne and clearing out pores at the same time. While it is used in many toothpaste, is not used in all of them. Calcium carbonate also removes excess oil for the skin. On top of all that, it also help the skin return to normal while fighting the blemish. There have long been links between calcium and acne, with research indicating that a high intake of dairy can elevate inflammation and lead to breakouts. Triclosan, Where have I seen that before? Triclosan is the last ingredient I want to talk about, it is an anti-bacterial agent that is around 99.6% effective at removing germs, including the bacteria that causes pimples. So where you seen it before. Well if you are like me, you read everything, well everything in a bottle. Triclosan is also used in acne medicines, although the triclosan in those medicines is inactive. It is used to even be in hand soaps, but was banned in 2016 by the FDA from being in soaps because there was no proof that it worked any better then regular soap and water. The reason it is still in toothpaste is, because it has been proven to reduce plaque and gingivitis. What does it do to skin? Using this method has its drawbacks. The drawbacks being what it can actually do to the skin. While it may seem like lots of people use this method, there are certain things you should know. One of the main problems is that it can cause is excessive drying in the skin. The ingredients in toothpaste just aren't made for skin, that is why so many people who research this tell you not to do it. They argue against it, because people don't do there research and just take the advice of others, sometimes leading to very unwanted results. While some people swear by it, it is much safer to use an acne spot treatment. People with sensitive skin can even be burned using this method. This can lead to unnatural discoloration, irritation, and pain. One of the major reasons for this reaction is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. It is a very strong ingredient that can damage your skin. Are there certain toothpastes to use and avoid? Yes, this is important to know so you can at least use ones that less harmful on the skin. The toothpaste that you want to use the plain white, regular toothpaste. This is because white toothpaste contains the least amount of chemicals. This will cause the least amount of harm on your skin. While this may not seem to matter, the fact is that inside the colors are the more harmful chemicals, which should be avoided at all cost. Don't use whitening toothpaste, because this kind of toothpaste contains bleaching agents. This can lead to bleaching of the skin and cause unneeded irritation and inflammation. Do not use gel toothpaste. Gel toothpaste doesn't contain most of the ingredients that would help with acne, so it shouldn't be used. It only contains the same harmful chemicals as the colored toothpaste. If you going to try this make sure to use a low fluoride toothpaste. Most toothpaste contains fluoride so make sure to be cautious. Another alternative is to just use natural kinds, like tom's, or burt's bees. Are their alternate ways to deal with acne? Yes their are many different ways to deal with acne naturally, which I discuss on my blog. The best thing you can do for yourself is to change your diet. After you have done that go and see a dermatologist. A dermatologists will be able to tell you what kind of acne you have and which option is best suited for you. If you have to use a system, I have a system that I use by exposed skin care, I wrote an entire review of it here. The most important thing do though is to follow these simple steps. One, wash your face at least once a day. You don't want to over wash your face, that will clean all the good oils off your face. Also when drying your face, pat dry, don't scrub. Two, use an acne cleanser. A daily acne cleanser will do wonders for the skin, leaving you feeling revitalized throughout your whole day. Three, exfoliate. It may seem useless, but it is the best way to remove dead skin to get to the healthy skin below. These three steps along with a better diet can drastically improve your blemish problem. Like I said before having a large dairy intake can also cause inflammation in the skin and outbreaks. So you might want to cut that back too. In conclusion While toothpaste is good in a pinch, I am going to say that this method is not good. It is just not safe enough to use on the skin, like i said before toothpaste is not meant to be on skin. I am not saying not to try it either though, I am saying that you need to refer to the ingredients above, make sure you are careful, and test. I would also recommend only doing this when no other options are available to you. If you need to do this then make sure to not overdo it. Toothpaste treatments are meant to be a temporary treatment and should be used as such. Final Note: Toothpaste effects different people in different ways. So be cautious about doing it. Even if you know someone who has had success, your reactions to it could be very different.
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