Can toothpaste cure acne?

The problem of acne on the face has always been a phenomenon that has troubled and distressed many people. However, some people have used or purchased various acne removal products, but have not been able to achieve the desired results. So as long as they hear others say that a certain method is effective, they will try it desperately. Now, many people use toothpaste to help themselves remove acne, but is this method really effective? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

Can I use toothpaste to treat acne?

Every acne sufferer has racked their brains to try various methods to get rid of acne. So, can you use toothpaste to treat acne?

Among various methods, many people say that using toothpaste to remove acne is the most convenient and effective. Apply toothpaste on the pimple and it will disappear the next day.

From a professional point of view, toothpaste should not be abused to treat various skin problems such as spots and acne. Although toothpaste contains ingredients that can produce hydrogen peroxide, which can remove anaerobic bacteria in the mouth, this does not mean that toothpaste can remove acne and spots.

Because the hydrogen peroxide produced by toothpaste has a certain burning and irritating effect on the skin, the degree of which cannot be controlled artificially. Excessive use will lead to damage to the skin's stratum corneum, that is, damage to the skin's barrier function, making the skin sensitive and less able to resist external stimuli. Various added ingredients such as flavors in toothpaste may not only cause acne to grow more, but also damage the facial skin.

Editor's reminder: Fast food, snacks and other junk food can easily cause constipation; loving to eat midnight snacks is not only bad for the stomach, but also causes constipation and acne. To get rid of acne, you must stay away from junk food.

The correct use of toothpaste can help you get rid of acne to a certain extent, but we should also remind every friend to choose the most correct, healthy and scientific skin care method. When using some skin care and acne removal products, you should also pay attention to whether they are suitable for your skin texture. You cannot use them blindly, otherwise it will cause other effects on the skin.