How to Get Rid Of Pimples

Everyone wants to know if its possible to get rid of pimples on your face especially using toothpaste. The answer is yes and no. It really depends on your skin type for starters. Speaking purely for myself I’ve always found toothpaste to be really abravise to the skin. It simply dries mine out and leaves it looking worse than it did. It usually takes the form of a big red blotchy patch and if it’s really bad it will scab over which I’m sure you’ll agree is actually much worse than any pimple you’ve had on your nose! I remember one time in particular I tried this method before I had to get my picture taken for my security pass at work. Not good times. Best of all I still have the pass which my big red blotchy nose on it to remind of me of that particular pimple!

So going with that story you can see why I’m not too fond of using toothpaste to get rid of pimples. Don’t let this put you off however as I mentioned earlier it varies from skin type to skin type. I have really sensitive skin and that’s why I had this reaction to the toothpaste. Others will have more success. The science behind it is really quite simple. Most toothpastes use baking soda to help whiten your teeth. The baking soda will draw out the pus contained in the pimple if a small pea sized amount is applied to the infected area. It’s best to do this before going to bed for a few reasons. The main one being it’s not too much fun walking around with everyone staring at a big blog of toothpaste you have on your face! Although I did work with a lady who thought this was perfectly normal, she was also fond of flossing her teeth at her desk. I’m getting sidetracked. Before bed apply a little toothpaste on to your skin and leave to dry. The next morning wash off the toothpaste and at least you should see that the pimple isn’t as red or swollen as it was before applying this treatment. Toothpaste is pretty good for reduction the inflammation caused by the pimple underneath the skin. Quite frequently this is the worst part of having a pimple and you apply the toothpaste at the correct time you may never see those awful pus filled white heads appearing on your face!

So try it if you dare! It is possible to get rid of pimples using toothpaste. Use your standard Colgate, Aquafresh etc as long as it contains baking soda and you’re there! This is a great home remedy for getting rid of pimples.