I've actually tried toothpaste on pimples back in high school. It seemed like a great idea at the time—cheap and readily available, right? But honestly, it didn't do much good for me. It dried out my skin pretty badly and left the area redder and more irritated than before. Later I found out that toothpaste often contains ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate, which can irritate sensitive or acne-prone skin.
From what I've learned, it's probably safer to use products specifically designed for acne treatment, like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid creams. If you're in a pinch, a dab of tea tree oil diluted with water can also help without drying your skin as harshly as toothpaste might. Of course, everyone's skin reacts differently, so maybe others have had better luck—but I'd personally steer clear of toothpaste for skincare purposes...
Haha, toothpaste on pimples brings back some cringe-worthy memories from my teenage years too... On a related note, has anyone tried toothpaste for polishing silver jewelry? I've heard mixed things and I'm a bit hesitant to experiment on grandma's heirlooms.
I've heard toothpaste can polish silver, but doesn't it depend on the type? Like, wouldn't the whitening or gel ones mess things up? I'd probably test it on something cheap first—better safe than sorry with heirlooms...
Yeah, you're right to be cautious—I'd steer clear of whitening or gel toothpastes for silver polishing. Those usually have extra chemicals or abrasives that might scratch or discolor delicate items. Honestly, even regular toothpaste can be a bit abrasive if you're dealing with something valuable. I once tried it on an old silver spoon (nothing fancy, thankfully), and it came out okay-ish... but I wouldn't risk grandma's heirloom set. Better stick to proper silver polish for peace of mind.
I've heard similar warnings about toothpaste on silver, but what about jewelry? My daughter has a little silver necklace that got pretty tarnished, and I was tempted to try toothpaste since it's handy and quick. Has anyone tried it on small jewelry pieces? I'm guessing it might be safer than using it on heirloom silverware, but now I'm second-guessing myself... Maybe it's better to stick to jewelry cleaner after all.
