Is it okay to apply toothpaste to dry pimples? Know the truth about it!

You've probably already heard about (or even done) a very common and ancient practice: passing toothpaste on a pimple! But, did you know that this is not recommended?

Even though toothpastes are great bactericides — and pimples are full of bacteria — and have agents drying agents, such as alcohol and sodium bicarbonate, the concentrations of these actives are higher than those indicated for the skin.

Because of this, the substance can indeed cause damage to our skin layer and is capable of generating a much worse reaction than imaginable. Learn more about it!

What are the harms of passing toothpaste on the pimple?

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When using any toothpaste on pimples, you can generate a kind of “chain reaction” on the skin: it becomes more prone to irritation, dryness, as well as clogging your pores and causing more inflammation than the pimple would create.

Studies indicate that using the bactericidal agent in the toothpaste formula (triclosan) can lead to burns on the face, in addition to developing a kind of contact dermatitis at the applied site.

Even though assets can be beneficial, misuse can lead to more problems! We separate some great assets for you to increase with the right products and concentrations in your skincare routine.

What to use to dry pimples?

Several products, such as creams, serums and lotions, which have some specific ingredients in their composition, are much more suitable for drying pimples. Some examples of these assets:

• Melaleuca: natural ingredient, also known as Tea Tree, is an excellent asset to combat the appearance of fungi and bacteria, in addition to cleansing the skin;

• Salicylic acid: much used to improve skin texture and fight the inflammatory process;

• aloe vera: great natural active to heal and calm the irritation of the skin layer.

These are just a few examples, and it is always recommended that you look for a product that is created for your type of skin. When you consider it necessary, go to a dermatologist, he will recommend the ideal treatment for you.