Is toothpaste a good treatment for pimples?

Answer by  margiep (422)

Only certain kinds of toothpaste can be used to dry out pimples. A white toothpaste without whitening is the best since it has no additives in it. The effective ingredient is sodium pyrophosphate which dries out the skin. Gel toothpastes do not have the same ingredients as other toothpaste and will not be effective.

Answer by  AnnaWendt (140)

Put a dab of toothpaste on a pimple before you go to bed. It will less visible in the morning. This has worked many times for me.

Answer by  graceless (141)

Toothpaste can work well for whitehead pimples. The paste helps to dry the pimple out. Also, some toothpastes contain alcohol which can help kill the bacteria that cause pimples. Make sure to use a paste, not a gel. To help prevent pimples, you should wash your face daily, especially after excercising, and before you go to bed.