Grandma Myths: Applying Toothpaste makes the Pimple Disappear
Question: I am looking for a home remedy for pimples? I have heard that applying toothpaste on a pimple will make it disappear? Is this a good and safe practice? Granny's Myth Debunked Not all Toothpaste is not good for getting rid of Pimples: Not necessarily. Many types of toothpaste contain triclosan, an antibacterial compound, which is a common ingredient of acne treatment products. In addition, some toothpaste contain menthol, which dries the skin. Toothpaste can act like a facemask, drawing impurities out of the skin and also dry the skin; all this reduces the size of the pimple. But toothpaste may also contain ingredients that can irritate the skin. In some, it may cause more redness and irritation.
