Introduction
Grandmother's old remedy, the application of toothpaste on pimples is still one of the most widely used DIY methods in an attempt to combat and eliminate these annoying imperfections.
Probably, the success achieved by the remedy of toothpaste on pimples comes from the fact that this product is cheap and easily available, therefore within everyone's reach.
Why use it
Why apply Pimples Toothpaste?
According to supporters of this unlikely technique, the application of toothpaste on the pimples would serve to dry these annoying blemishes, causing them to "deflate" and lighten the affected skin area, thus freeing the skin from the presence of blackheads.
The schools of thought about how this method should be performed are different: there are those who advise applying toothpaste on the pimples and leaving it in place until it has dried up and who, instead, claims that the product should be left to act all night to be effective.
At this point, however, the question naturally arises: does the toothpaste on pimples work?
Effectiveness
Is Pimple Toothpaste an effective remedy?
Unfortunately, many people's hopes will be broken by the answer to this question. In fact, toothpaste on pimples is NOT an effective remedy, on the contrary, it is a practice highly discouraged by doctors and dermatologists .
The application of toothpaste on the skin, in fact, is not able to bring any benefit, on the contrary, it can give rise to irritations and adverse reactions such as redness, itching, burning and, at worst, erythema .
This occurs because the substances present in the toothpaste are suitable for correct oral hygiene, but - if applied to the skin - they can be irritating, or worse, give rise to real skin outbreaks.
On the other hand, it is true that the toothpaste is able to dry the skin on which it is applied, but this does not mean absolutely that this action is reflected on the pimple by eliminating it. On the contrary, the dryness and irritation caused by the substances contained in the toothpaste can further worsen the condition of an already inflamed skin and put to the test by pimples and acne.
Effective Treatments and Remedies
In light of what has been said so far, it is clear that the use of toothpaste on pimples, whatever they may say, is a remedy as ineffective as it is unsafe to use.
In the case of pimples or acne, in fact, it is necessary to use specific products, specifically designed to be applied to the skin and - depending on the case - with antibacterial, exfoliating, keratolytic or anti-inflammatory activity.
Before resorting to any treatment, it is still advisable to contact the doctor or dermatologist, who will be able to indicate to the patient which products - or, possibly, medicines - to use to defeat the disorder.
Moreover, we must not forget that the skin affected by pimples also needs adequate hydration, which must never be lacking, even in the presence of acne or particularly oily skin. This fact further confirms the ineffectiveness of toothpaste on pimples.
In addition to drugs for pimples and acne that require a medical prescription in order to be purchased, various medicines without prescription are available on the market, as well as self-medication medicines specifically formulated and indicated precisely for the treatment of these disorders.
Alternatively, natural remedies such as melaleuca essential oil (Tea Tree Oil), lavender essential oil, rosemary essential oil or bergamot essential oil can be used.
Finally, for the treatment of acne and pimples it may be useful - following the advice of your dermatologist - to resort to dermo-aesthetic treatments, such as chemical peels.
Certainly, the products and treatments mentioned above have a much higher cost than the remedy for pimples, but at the same time, unlike the latter, they have two fundamental characteristics: real efficacy and safety of use (if correctly used) .
