How to Cure Acne with Toothpaste

Whether you refer to it as zits, blackheads, whiteheads, pimples or acne, it can ruin your self-esteem. Treating acne with toothpaste is simple and easy to do.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• An old towel
• A tube of toothpaste

1. 
   Cure Acne With Toothpaste Treating Acne Pimples

   Getting rid of acne with toothpaste can be a messy process. Get an old towel, one you don't mind getting messy. Lay it over your pillow.

2. 
   Acne Treatment Pimples Zits

   Pull all of your hair back. You need to have it away from your face. You'll have to shower afterward anyway, but it's best not to make too much of a mess.

3. 
   Acne Treatment Acne Cure Toothpaste

   While facing a mirror, spread a moderately thick layer of toothpaste over your face. Be careful of eyes and nostril area. This will burn a bit, especially the first time. Any areas with lots of pimples may need a second layer.

4. 
   Treating Acne Pimples Zits

   There are two options after initial application. If you can, sleep all night with toothpaste on, hence the need for the old towel. It will be messy and not fun, and the toothpaste will tighten over night. This should only be done if you have a severe case of acne. Otherwise, leave toothpaste on for one hour.

5. 
   Acne Treatments Clear Skin

   Repeat this once or twice a week. Toothpaste will dry out your skin, so don't do this frequently.

Tips & Warnings

• Be prepared for mess.
• Be very careful of eyes and nostrils, toothpaste burns.
• Make sure you use toothpaste and not a gel.
• Only do this once to twice a week.

[Creativehearts1]

on 1/20/2009 Interesting idea, and much cheaper than buying a separate ointment!

[ermabombeck]

on 1/2/2009 I put toothpaste on my coldsores so I believe this can work. Great article 5 stars.

[vikki9]

on 12/30/2008 What an interesting idea! Thank you.

[Upon-Request]

on 12/24/2008 Good tip! Thanks for the reminder. Natural toothpastes like Tom's work well!

[sneedc]

on 12/23/2008 Has to be the original kind, like COLGATE ORIGINAL no sparkly, fancy, gel cr*p.