Can toothpaste remove blackheads?

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asked Apr 24, 2018 in Body/Skin by Romina G (380 points)
Can toothpaste remove blackheads?

Will toothpaste work to remove my blackheads?

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answered Apr 24, 2018 by Minty (132,850 points)
Toothpaste does work to remove blackheads. To remove blackheads with toothpaste place the toothpaste on the blackheads and let the toothpaste dry out completely.

Then once the toothpaste has dried you can wash you face off.

If you add some salt to the toothpaste it works even better at removing blackheads.

Another good home remedy that works to remove blackheads is to take some lemon juice and apply the lemon juice to a cotton ball.

The natural acid in lemon juice will work to get rid of blackheads and even help to get rid of acne and acne scars.

Apply the lemon juice to the blackheads or acne until it dries out and then wash it off your face.

You may need to repeat the procedure for up to a few weeks or a month before the acne or blackheads are fully gone but it will work.
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answered Feb 15, 2022 by Gracy (125,580 points)
Blackheads are small bumps that appear on your skin due to clogged hair follicles.

Some ways to remove blackheads include.

Cleanse with salicylic acid. Instead of benzoyl peroxide, look for over-the-counter (OTC) products that contain salicylic acid. ...
Gently exfoliate with AHAs and BHAs.
Pick up a skin brush.
Try topical retinoids.
Use a clay mask.
Use a charcoal mask.
Consider a chemical peel.
Make sure you're using noncomedogenic products.

Toothpaste is a popular beauty hack for getting rid of blackheads.

While toothpaste does contain some blackhead-fighting ingredients, it may also contain unwanted ingredients that can irritate skin.

Using toothpaste to remove blackheads is considered an off-label treatment and is not recommended by dermatologists.

A good home remedy for getting rid of blackheads on your skin is to mix some lemon juice with a tablespoon of yogurt, honey and salt.

Then scrub the mixture onto the blackheads gently for around 3 to 4 minutes and then rinse the mixture off your skin with some water.

Baking soda and water mixed together as a paste can also be applied to the blackheads which is another natural remedy for removing blackheads.

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