Skin care is an essential part of the daily routines of every woman who cares about her appearance. If the skin is problematic, prone to rashes, this is particularly troublesome. Therefore, in addition to the basic means for the skin, many resort to the use of various home methods, some of which, at first glance, may seem very unusual. So, some girls use the usual hygienic toothpaste against acne, which brings quite good results.
Treatment of acne with toothpaste
In many forums devoted to the treatment of acne, it is recommended to spread acne with toothpaste. Such a non-standard application of toothpaste found by experiments in the search for new ways to get rid of this problem. It was noted that the use of this agent allows not only to quickly get rid of the rashes on the skin, but also to prevent their further spread and appearance.
The fact that toothpaste really helps with acne, there is a specific explanation. It is worth simply paying attention to its chemical composition, which includes substances that have a beneficial effect on the problem skin and inflamed areas. To such substances, which are a part of most toothpastes, are:
- compounds that have antibacterial action ( chlorhexidine , triclosan, biosol, etc.);
- plant extracts with anti-inflammatory properties (green tea, oak bark, mint, sage, St. John's Wort, etc.);
- soft abrasive substances (silicon dioxide, silica-alumina, silicon hydroxide, etc.).
Thanks to this, acne can be smeared with toothpaste to get the following effect:
- removal of inflammatory and infectious processes;
- elimination of redness;
- drying of inflammation;
- purification and narrowing of pores .
What kind of toothpaste removes pimples?
Choosing a toothpaste for the treatment of acne, it is recommended to give preference to the one that has a white color and the maximum number of natural components. Refuse should be from the gel-like, colored and whitening toothpaste, as well as from one that contains a large number of flavor additives. It is advisable to purchase toothpaste in a pharmacy.
Method of application of toothpaste from acne
The simplest and most common way to apply toothpaste in the fight against skin rashes is local (spot) application of this product to inflamed areas. This procedure can be carried out daily at night, after a preliminary cleansing of the face. If the skin is sensitive, then leave the paste on it only for a short time (up to 20 minutes). Wash off the product with plenty of warm water.
With oily, porous skin with a lot of rashes, it is recommended to apply a mask with toothpaste, which is prepared as follows:
- Mix half a teaspoon of toothpaste with the same amount of fresh lemon juice.
- Add one aspirin tablet, thoroughly crushed into powder.
- Stir and apply the mixture on the cleansed face for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Wash off with warm water.
You can apply this mask 1-2 times a week. You can also use to prepare masks from acne tooth powder. For
In order to avoid the appearance of allergic reactions, before applying toothpaste on the pimple, it is recommended to spread a small patch of skin on the elbow and leave it for 20 minutes, then wash it off. A normal reaction is a slight reddening of the skin, which passes in a few minutes. If the redness persists for a long time, accompanied by swelling, itching or other symptoms, it is better to use other means to get rid of acne.