Using toothpaste for zits?

i kinds have a zit on my face, and i popped it;;


but is it okay to put toothpaste on it when it's been popped?





what toothpaste is better ( is so , ) colgate, or aquafresh? Using toothpaste for zits?
Ah! NO! it dries out your skin like crazy! get some kind of facial soap or wipes or something, it'll make your skin look a LOT healthierUsing toothpaste for zits?
I think that a lot of commercial store bought products DO NOT WORK!





STAY AWAY FROM ALL THESE HOME REMEDIES. THEY WILL BURN YOUR SKIN OR OVER DRY YOUR SKIN causing your skin to get small tears in your skin which will actually leave your skin more susceptible to bacteria which causes more acne.





PLEASE READ THIS WITH YOUR MOM if you are under 18, I think this is a great solution for you!





Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!





Your age plays a role! How old are you? Do you always have breakouts?





However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.





Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.





However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.





If you are a teenager ( which I assume that you are) your hormones play a definite role in your breakouts.





If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.





The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.





The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.





Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?





Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:





www.aboutyourskincare.com





You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.





Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.





They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.





A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):





Night time:





1. Exfoliate the skin


2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser


3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).


4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts


5. Moisturizer





Morning:





1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser


2. Moisturizing cream





The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com


As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.
well it ried toothpaste a few times, it barely worked


i read somewhere that lemon juice helps.. and i have pimples all over my mouth area... i just put lemon juice on it for about 5 min and they got smaller, and less red..





citric acid is good for your pimples :) try that
Heyy Chicka,


I would recommend you using no toothpaste at all. I would crush one or two aspirin and add a drop of water and make like a paste with it then apply it on your zit. Aspirin is anti-inflammatory.


Good Luck!!





Hope I Helped!
i used toothpaste on my zits (before popping) i wore it all night but the zit dodn't do anything. it didn't even come to a head to make popping it easier. I used colgate. Hope this helps!
Wtf? no. Toothpastes contain a menthol like ingredient that will irritate your skin.. (most of them) at least the ones you listen.





Smacking that stuff on there may only irritate the zit even more.
You are supposedly suppose to use the plain white toothpaste.. isnt aquafresh colored? or maybe they have different types





Best of luck!!





Carrie =)
Rubbing alcohol, or stridex pads.
Both are okay because they both have an ingrediant that will dry up the zit.
nooo!!!


that will make it worse. its totally an old wise tale.