How to Remove Pimples with Toothpaste

We know that toothpaste is used to clean the teeth. But it is beneficial for beauty regimen and other purposes too. The toothpaste could be used to remove pimples and dark spots. It could be used for a manicure at home. The antibacterial properties of toothpaste help in the healing of the skin.

Toothpaste
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Here are the several benefits of toothpaste.

1. Pimples

Toothpaste is beneficial for those having pimples. Apply the toothpaste on the pimples and dark skin spots before going to bed. Let it remain overnight and wash the face in the morning with clean water. The toothpaste dries the pimples by absorbing the oil.

But some people may be allergic to topical application of toothpaste. So a patch test is necessary before going for this remedy.  

2. Dark Skin Spots

The topical application of toothpaste on dark skin spots cleans the skin. It removes the blemishes associated with dark skin spots. Apply the paste on dark skin spots and thereafter scrub it off. Repeat the remedy for few days.

3. Manicure

The manicure or the cleaning of hands could be done at home with the use of toothpaste. Mix a little toothpaste in water and soak the hands in it and clean by rubbing with a toothbrush.

4. Healthy Nails

Toothpaste also gives protection to the nails. The household work and the regular use of nail polish spoils the texture of the nails. Apply toothpaste on the nails after removing the nail polish. Either let it remain for few minutes or rub the paste on the nails. Thereafter wash with clean water. It will provide shine to the nails and make them healthy too by killing the bacteria.

5. Burn, Burn Marks or Insect Bites

Toothpaste is also beneficial for burns and insect bites. It gives instant relief in inflammation or burning sensation. It also removes the burn marks caused due to the burning of the skin. Apply the paste on the affected areas and wash off after drying.

6. Removal of Stains from Clothes

Toothpaste could be used to remove the stains from the dirty clothes as caused by tea, ink or sauce etc. Apply a little toothpaste on the stain and scrub it thoroughly before regular cleaning.  

7. Removes Stains from Walls

Generally the children disfigure the walls by either drawing or writing on them with the use of color, paint, pencil or ink. Apply toothpaste on the stains of the wall and clean it by rubbing off.

8. Jewelry Shining

Instead of taking the gold or silver jewelry to the jewelers for polishing, it is better to do the same at home. Apply a little toothpaste on the toothbrush and rub it on the jewelry till they start shining.   

9. Removes CD Scratches

Generally the scratches appear on the CD or DVD, due to which they could not perform properly. Rub a little toothpaste on the CD with the help of a cotton cloth. Wash it off thereafter.

10. Shoe Shining

The leather shoe could also be cleaned with toothpaste. Take a little toothpaste on a piece of cloth and rub it on the shoe. Thereafter rub off the paste with another clean cloth. It makes the leather soft and the shoes will start shining as if polished.