Toothpaste for Skin Care: SURPRISING uses of toothpaste for skin care that you probably didn’t know about

You must have used toothpaste to treat the occasional pimple. But, did you know toothpaste actually has several skin care benefits!

Updated on Nov 21, 2019  |  08:31 PM IST |  7M
Toothpaste for Skin Care: SURPRISING uses of toothpaste for skin care that you probably didn’t know about

Toothpaste is probably one of the most common household items to ever exist. Can you imagine your life without toothpaste? We sure cannot! For most of us, it is the first item we use on waking up and also the last item we use before going to bed. An absolute necessity in maintaining our dental health and oral hygiene., toothpastes serve several alternative uses too. They can be used as cleaning agents, short term adhesive and even as a skin care product! One of the most common remedies to calm a pimple is applying a little bit of toothpaste on it and leaving it overnight. The toothpaste clears the zit and gives us clear skin in a matter of few hours. If you think that’s the only skincare use that toothpaste hs, think again. Here’s how you can include toothpaste in your skincare routine.

1. It can erase dark lines

Getting rid of pesky dark lines is made easier with toothpaste. Make a mixture of paste and water and apply it to the lines. Leave it overnight and wash it off in the morning.

2. Can remove facial hair

Use a combination of toothpaste, lemon and salt or sugar and massage on your skin in an upward manner to remove the facial hair. This can be useful for those who don’t like threading or waxing their face.

3. Can control excessive sebum production

Toothpaste can control excessive sebum production. Make a solution of paste, water and salt. Rinse your face each morning to manage excessively oily skin.

4. Can clear dark spots

Mix one tablespoon of toothpaste and 2 drops of lemon juice until smooth. Apply to face for a few minutes and then wash off. You can witness visible results in only two weeks.

5. Can calm bug bites

Put toothpaste on the bug bite to keep it from itching. Dab a dime-sized amount onto the bug bite. This method is safe for children’s skin too.

6. Can give you rosy lips

Squeeze some toothpaste on your brush and add some honey to it. Use it to brush your lips for about 2 minutes. This will efficiently remove dead cells and give you healthy looking lips.

Credits: Standard Media

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