Does toothpaste actually clear up bumps or acne if you put it on your face?
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No. That's a myth. And a stupid one by the way. Acne might have many causes so it has to be treated on a case by case basis. Acne gets worse in most cases because contact with the hands and other areas of the face or wherever you have it by spreading bacteria. Try a a mix of some drops of peroxide with fresh drops of lemon. Spread over the whole face. Make a test on a tine part of your skin first to check for allergic reaction to lemon (like the arm for example) Under no circumstance go to the sum without washing it thoroughly. Do that for a week at night. Once you tested for allergies you can sleep with it once it dries on your skin. Wash in the morning before going  out. Never forget that, otherwise your skin will get dark spots because of the lemon. You should use sunblock as well. Never mind the oily aspect. That's another myth as well.
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Have you ever tried Proactiv? It's a really good acne medicine, and I use it every day and have perfectly clear skin. You can order it online, I'm pretty sure. \n\nWhen I wash my face, I use a tea tree oil based face soap. Tea tree oil is really good because it helps prefent zits (don't be worried because it's  "Oil". It's not the same as the so-called bad oil that gives you zits. Tea tree oil gets rid of them!)So try to find a tea tree oil based face wash (not body wash), which can be found at health food stores. It totally works.\n\nSo that, along with proactiv, is what I use to keep my face clear. Hope this helps, good luck!!!
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I found these tips for u . Follow them and do let me know if they worked on your skin. i'm sure they will!\n\n\n1. Put toothpaste on your pimple before you go to bed, should help reduce swelling overnight. Make sure it is the paste not the gel. One of the most popular acne home remedies. \n\n2. Wash your face twice a day in warm salty water. This should leave your face oil free without aggravating the acne. \n\n3. Apply a paste of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves over the face every night for 10-15 minutes and washed with warm water. This will prevent acne, pimples, blackheads, and wrinkles.\n\n4. Place strawberry leaves on the acne, the alkalinity helps to reduce the swelling. \n\n5. Extract juice of one lemon and mix with equal quantity of rose water. Apply this mixture on the face and let it stay for about half an hour. Wash the face with fresh water. About 15 days application helps cure acne, pimples and reduces blemishes and scars. \n\n6. Another method is to massage the face with the skin of lemon before washing with lukewarm water. \n\n7. Apply fresh mint juice over the face every night for the treatment of acne, pimples, insect stings, eczema, scabies, & other skin infections.\n\n8. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. At least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables should be included in your diet. All acne home remedies should include a healthy diet. \n\n9. A couple of garlic cloves, crushed and dabbed on the face 1-2 times a day. One of the smellier acne home remedies! \n\n10. Home face wash for acne: Mix together 1 or 2mls each of the following: witch hazel, tea-tree and sweet fennel essential oils, adding essential oil of geranium for women and essential oil of rosewood for men. Mix with 300mls of water. Shake before use, as the oils will float on top of the water during storage. Dab affected areas with cotton wool two or three times a day. The oils will clean and unclog giving antibiotic-like protection to the skin. \n\n11. Apply fresh lemon juice on the affected area overnight. Wash off with warm water next morning. \n\n12. Use 2-3 tsp. dried basil leaves to 1 cup boiling water. Steep 10-20 minutes. Cool, and apply with cotton ball.\n\n13. Grind orange peel with some water to a paste and apply on affected parts. One of the best acne home remedies. \n\n14. Clean face with cotton wool dipped in rose water 2-3 times a day. \n\n15. Mix 1 teaspoon lemon juice in 1 teaspoon finely ground cinnamon powder and apply on affected areas frequently. \n\n16. Nettle Tea is another solution, this tea has a herb that has some curing power and really helps work wonders on skin problems. Drink four cups a day to get the full benefit of one of the most powerful acne home remedies. Get nettle products here. \n\n17. Aloe Vera juice applied twice a day can greatly speed up the healing of acne lesions. You can buy Aloe Vera at vitacost.com\n\n18. Another lotion that uses bee propolis extract may also be effective. Mix eight ounces of water and 11 drops of bee propolis extract. One of the acne home remedies which has been proven effective with many people. \n\n19. Some herbal acne home remedies... \nBurdock leaf tea. \nLavender essential oil (mix 1:10 with water) \nTincture of calendula flowers. \nTea tree essential oil (mix 1:10 with water) \nLiquefy cabbage leaves with witch hazel, strain and add two drops of lemon oil. Use as a lotion. \n\n20. Ice down the acne before bed, by morning it should be noticeably less swollen. Works best on larger pimples that have not yet formed a head. \n\n21. Take vitamin B5 and zinc supplements daily to strengthen the skin's resistance to acne. \n\n22. Mix mint juice with turmeric powder and apply on affected area. Leave for 15-30 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. \n\n23. Mix some vinegar and salt in a bowl. Pour a little bit in your hand and rub it on the pimples. Soak a face towel in it and dab it on the bumps. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and rinse it off. \n\n24. Blend cucumber and
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In my early twenties, I had acne that just would not go away.  I started washing my face, gently, with the noxzema, noxema, I don't how to spell it, in the jar, not the lotion-like kind.  After one week, my acne was completely gone and stayed gone as long as I used it.  It may not be the quick cover-up, but it sure did work for me and it got rid of my acne, not just covering it up.
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Clean your face with a mild natural soap. Use lavender oil (100%) and it will heal acne and pimples very quickly. Put the oil on each blemish twice a day. A little goes a long way. Go to your local health food store to find the oil. I even mix some in with my face and body lotion.
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Toothpaste is not suitable for all, plus there are soo many varieties available that you just don't know. I've been taking homeopathic treatment for acne. The doc says after 6 months of treatment the acne will go forever. Have been into it for 2 months already and it seems to work, coz now i am not getting any more new pimples. I also apply a face pack which works out just fine. It includes honey + few drops of lemon + grounded nutmeg. Apply it on the face for 20 mintes daily. \nAlso, keeping your head free of dandruff works. \n\nApplying lemon juice on the scars for 10 minutes daily also helps.\nDo not expect immediate returns. It will take some patience.\nAll the best.
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Do you mean flawless?  Well, that's something we all yearn for, but you didn't say what the spots were.  Are they zits, scars, freckles, moles?  What?  I presume you're talking about zits.  Drinking water will not make them go away, although drinking lots of water is good for the skin, as it hydrates it.  As for acne, there are lots of OTC meds you can buy in the drug store.  Or you can visit a dermatologist and see what he or she recommends.  Meanwhile, eat a good healthy diet -- cut down on sweets and fats, get plenty of rest, keep your hands off your face, clean your face thoroughly every night before bed, especially if you wear makeup.  It takes time to get a spot-free face, so it won't happen overnight.  Be patient and follow the advice of a dermatologist.  Good luck!
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There are a lot of things that can help cure acne, but the few I rely on most are:\n-Drinking lots of water and tea...instead of soda or juice\n-Washing your face a lot\n-After making a cup of tea, take the used teabag and "wash" your face with it (I don't know if this actually does anything, but I keep hearing it does...and it doesn't hurt to try)\n-Put toothpaste on your zits
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Believe it or not- toothpaste, Good Morning America testing it and it is true!
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I have put a dab of WHITE toothpaste on a pimple before going to bed a few times in my life.  Everytime, the pimple was almost totally gone the next morning.  So it works for occasional pimples for me.  One of my girlfriends gets almost burned when she has tried this.  So I guess it depends on your skin.  I guess it could hurt to try once, and if it doesn't work, then you know not to bother next time!
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make a mixture of a pinch of salt, 1/4 cup milk and half teaspoon lemon juice and apply it on ur face . leave it for 5 mins and then wash ur face .... hope ur pimples get removed soon
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toothpaste, I have never tried it, but apparently it works???
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You could use sea breeze to help eliminate the bumps. Its like and astringent. Or just use acne products that you would usually put on your face, on your legs.
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White strips are safe.\nYou can also put baking soda on your toothbrush.
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This is a website that I found that had things that may aggravate and had myths about acne and things that can help.  It is actually for parents with kids with acne, but I think you might find it helpful too.  I am an adult and I still get acne on certain parts of my face.  For me, it is my hormones.  Food cannot cure your acne nor does it cause it.  Your dermatologist is the best person to see for your type of skin and how it reacts to what he/she may have available.  Rememeber that each persons skin is different and reacts differently to things.  Your skin is not who you are, it is just an irritating factor to your body.  Don't let it bring your self-confidence down.  Believe it or not, Almost everyone gets it.  It can be embarassing if you let it. \n\nThings that may aggravate acne:\nIrritants such as pollutions, hair products, and makeup that is not labeled noncomedogenic or nonacnegenic.\nFriction caused by touching or rubbing the face.\nPressure from hats or headbands.\nChanging hormone levels.\nOverzealous scrubbing.\nPopping pimples.\nSun exposure.\n\nAccording to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), almost 100% of kids and teens between the ages of 12 and 17 get whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples at one time or another. And 17 million people in the United States - including adults, teens, and preteens - have acne, which is considered a common part of puberty.\n\nBut dispelling the many myths about acne is half the battle in the quest for clear skin. Help your child separate acne fact from acne fiction.\n\nMyth: Getting a tan helps to clear up skin.\n\nFact: Even though a tan may temporarily cover the redness of acne, there's no evidence that having tanned skin helps to clear up acne. People who tan in the sun or in tanning booths or beds run the risk of developing dry, irritated, or even burned skin. They're also at increased risk of premature aging and developing skin cancer.\n\nEncourage your child to keep skin safe by wearing protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses when outdoors. Your child should also wear a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (or SPF) of at least 15 that's labeled "noncomedogenic" or "nonacnegenic," which means the product won't clog pores. Discourage the use of tanning beds or booths, even for special occasions such as proms or vacations. Ask your child's doctor whether a sunless tanning product would be a better alternative.\n\nIf your child is using prescription acne medications (including oral contraceptives, which are often prescribed to help clear up acne), it's especially important to stay out of the sun and away from tanning beds. These drugs can make skin extremely sensitive to sunlight and the rays from ultraviolet tanning booths.\n\nMyth: Eating greasy, fried foods or chocolate can cause acne.\n\nFact: Numerous scientific studies have come to the same conclusion: There's no connection between diet and acne. Although you may be tempted to use this myth to encourage your child to eat more fruits and vegetables, blaming zits on pizza, soda, french fries, and candy bars just isn't accurate.\n\nMyth: The more you wash your face, the fewer breakouts you'll have.\n\nFact: Hygiene isn't related to the development of acne, either. Washing the face each day gets rid of dead skin cells, excess oil, and surface dirt, but too much cleansing or washing too vigorously can lead to dryness and irritation - which can actually make acne worse.\n\nDermatologists usually recommend gently washing - not scrubbing or rubbing - the face no more than twice a day with a mild cleanser and patting the skin dry. Your child should steer clear of harsh exfoliants or scrubs, which can actually irritate blemishes. In addition, toners containing high concentrations of alcohol can dry out the skin and should be avoided.\n\nMyth: Popping pimples will help them go away faster.\n\nFact: Though popping a pimple may make it seem less noticeable tempora
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i use it and it does really works\nbut don't use it everyday so ur skin doesn't get used to it. cuz then if u 4get u might get a pimple \n\nAnd it is worth it
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you cannot get pimples as a result of ANYTHING that you ate. you could get them however if you rubbed the peanut oil all over your face. although, drinking water flushes your body of toxins and could help prevent pimples, along with washing your face.