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Reply 1

tooth paste really does work!

Reply 2

I put toothpaste on a spot the other day and it burnt a big hole in my face that took a week to go away. :frown: I had a big round red patch and it was much worse than the spot had been. I think it was because I'd been sunbathing and my skin was extra sensitive.

So no I wouldn't recommend toothpaste!

Reply 3

wash ur face more often

Reply 4

Thanks for the obvious pigmy.

Reply 5

Maybe you are feeling stressed? Try and drink more water or do a mini detox. Make-up clogs up pores and does not allow your skin to breathe. Hope it clears up soon then =0)

Reply 6

which hazel, blue stick thing was good

Reply 7

amo1
which hazel, blue stick thing was good

!Quite!
I forgot to mention - Witch hazel ^^, TCP, plain sopa and water. =0)

Reply 8

drink lots of water.

Reply 9

Try not to touch your face either; hands have bacteria on them and you just increase the chances of more spots developing by touching your face.

Reply 10

lol use toothpaste as it dries out the moisture of the spots, but dont use it if you want to go out or have been going out to sunbathe as it makes your skin more photosensitive - one of the ingredients in toothpaste is found in many spot creams and oral medication, when using toothpaste wait over night and if you decide to squeeze them make sure you have a little antiseptic to clean the wound and it will sting a little at first but it usually does the trick - good luck xoxo

Reply 11

over washing can also cause them apparantly :rolleyes:

Reply 12

try using st.ives apricot facial scrub. it's great...will definitely help with clearing them up

Reply 13

OpressedMass
over washing can also cause them apparantly :rolleyes:


yeah as washing leaves the pores open also overwashing can lead to dermatitus and ezcema xoxo

EDIT: I soooooo cant spell lol!!!!!

Reply 14

O_Ren
I have an outbreak crisis. Whats best for losing them. I heard toothpaste is an option?! And should I moisturise or will that just make my face even greasier and more likely for spots.


you can get oil free moisturiser...it think 'simple' does a range of oil free facial products and so does 'clinque' my cousin had quite bad acne and she swears by 'clinique' xoxo

Reply 15

Drink shed loads of water, witch hazel stuff's good, Tea-tree oil's also brilliant, and don't wear make up!

Reply 16

Kit_Kat
Drink shed loads of water, witch hazel stuff's good, Tea-tree oil's also brilliant, and don't wear make up!



What's Witch-Hazel?

Reply 17

Kish_Kash_1
What's Witch-Hazel?

It's an alcohol based solution which can be used to soothe itchiness, spots etc.

Reply 18

Not sure but a company uses it to make spot-fighting products. I have a "Witch-Stick" and it's great!

Reply 19

tammy_girl
yeah as wahing leaves the pores


Put cold water on your face afterwards to close up the pores.