Also unpleasant, acne is a skin pathology which affects more than 3 out of 4 adolescents, but also 12% of women and 3% of men between 25 and 58 years old, according to the High Authority of Health. Acne includes different types of pimples such as blackheads, sebaceous filaments, microcysts or even open comedones, which are also called whiteheads. Some people are affected by severe acne while others have spots occasionally, especially when their period arrives. But in both cases, it is common for people prone to pimples to seek to get rid of them quickly by any means possible, by adopting aggressive products and actions that damage their skin. Too much use of exfoliants and scrubs can damage your skin without making your acne disappear. The same goes for toothpaste which, although frequently used to dry up pimples, is not necessarily the most effective technique for removing one or more acne pimples. Thus, a dermatologist known under the nickname “dr.mehss” explains why it is better not to apply toothpaste on the face.
Toothpaste on the face: why should you not put toothpaste on an acne or fever rash?
The toothpaste technique consists of applying a little paste to the pimple before going to bed, in order to dry it out. But this trick, which appears like simplicity itself, is strongly criticized. Indeed, “Toothpaste will harm your skin more than it will do it any good.” supports the dermatologist with seasoned advice. If you apply toothpaste on your pimples, “You will end up with redder skin and more irritated spots than you had before applying this product.”, she adds. Moreover, “toothpaste is full of ingredients formulated to help your teeth get rid of tartar and strengthen your enamel” confides Doctor Mess. So applying this product to the skin certainly dries out the pimple but also risks irritating the epidermis at the same time. And if you want to apply toothpaste on a cold sore, know that this action should be avoided as much as for an acne sore.
In a previous interview with Current wife, Dr Flora Fischer, dermatologist, had already warned against the use of toothpaste on an acne spot. “Be careful of tips you see on the internet, like applying toothpaste on a pimple or making a honey mask. It’s not because they’re ‘grandma’s recipes’ that they’re necessarily effective.” she explained. “Toothpaste is an antiseptic, it’s not great for the skin because it’s drying and astringent.”
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What products to use when you have acne?
When we’re dealing with acne, it’s best to stick to active ingredients, for example benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Indeed, two dermatologists, Dr. Marisa Garshick and Dr. Victoryia D. Kazlouskaya, were interviewed by the media Bustle. And both suggest using the brand’s foaming cream facial cleanser Cerave containing 4% of benzoyl peroxide. “Making it a great option for acne-prone skin, treating both existing breakouts and also working to prevent new breakouts from forming. supports Dr. Garshick.
Concerning salicylic acid, the latter is a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) known to help eliminate excess sebum, clear pores, prevent acne spots while drying spots already present on the skin. However, this active ingredient can be irritating, depending on your skin type, so don’t hesitate to stop it when your skin starts to feel tight.
Source : The 12 Golden Rules Of Combatting Summer Breakouts, Bustle