Toothpaste on acne does it really work?

Question

i read once that toothpaste can cure acne and unwanted pimples. How does it do this and how long does it take is it like an overnight thing?

Answer 1

Believe it or not, it does work.  It is not typically an overnight cure, but it does help.  I have done it and like to use something like Colgate regular paste (it is white).  I think it has something to do with the toothpaste absorbing the oil in the blemish.  I wouldn't use this method if you have severe acne as it may dry your face out significantly.  If you have a few blemishes that you want gone in a day or two though it should work great.  

Answer 2

it can usually help it at least. before you go to bed, put a small dot of toothpaste on the pimples and in the morning wash it off. good luck!

Answer 3

It will dry out the pimple, so it'll heal faster, but it's not an overnight thing.

Answer 4

No, it does not work got to walmart or a store and buy Noxzema it works wonders

Answer 5

i tried it a few times. it doesnt work for me, but my sister does it and works for her. i guess it depends on the type of skin you have.

Answer 6

I tried it before, and it does work

Answer 7

Well thats just a common household myth. If you want removal overnight or just really quick Try Bentonite Clay. Not sure if I spelled Bentonite 100% correctly but it does sound just like I said it. That stuff well draw out anything.

Answer 8

yes :-)

Answer 9

it works on some pimples yes (it work on most of mine). yeh you put it on just before bed and wash it off in the morning

Answer 10

no... toothpaste on any part of the skin just burns and burns and burns

get a paper towell and put rubbin alcohol on it and rub the acne

works for me

Answer 11

It does work. It isn't like a proactive thing though. There is something in toothpaste that causes your pimple to dry up and come to a head. Usually when I get a pimple I put toothpaste on it for about an hour. After wards I wash my face, and leave it alone. Try avoiding popping the pimple, because it could leave scars.

You will still have acne, it isn't like the magic zapper of pimples. If you have sensitive skin, you may want to avoid trying this.... It could cause you to break out more then what you are now... Hope I've helped...

Answer 12

my friend tried it she said when she woke up there was stuff inside the tooth paste so i think it does work

Answer 13

oh! i want to know the same thing - someone answer this!!!!

Answer 14

I just tried it for last few weeks. It's a lie to me.

Answer 15

Umm, this could just be a coincidence but like 2 nights ago I had this pimple on my cheek and after I brushed my teeth I put a tiny bit of toothpaste on it - really weird - and the next day it had gone down a bit.

I was actually really surprised and I used it again last night on another pimple and it went down again today.

Although it might've gone down itself with nothing to do with the toothpaste, I have faith in the toothpaste.

ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY TOOTHPASTE!!

xoxo - BiBi

Answer 16

not on acne, on pimples.  pimples and acne are two different things.

toothpaste works on pimples because it dries it out and pulls the head up.

Answer 17

no u put a pea size amount of toothpaste on ur pimple and leave it over night for about 2 nights

Answer 18

i tried it ..

never worked..

i woke up with toothpaste all over my face..and no results..