According to some, this home remedy for pimples can work because toothpaste acts as a mask to draw out impurities and also because it contains ingredients like menthol or alcohol which are drying agents. It helps to dehydrate the affected areas, thus reducing the size of the pimples. But it is not advisable for people with sensitive skin.
Here is a simple guide as how to get rid of pimples overnight:
Before applying toothpaste onto your skin problem areas, you need to wash your face thoroughly with an acne wash. Then you gently pat your face with a clean towel. Remember not to rub it as this will irritate your pimples.
Next squeeze some toothpaste on a clean cotton swab and gingerly dab it on top of your pimples. You have to apply it all over the pimples. After that, make sure you do not touch them with your hands. Let it stays on your face overnight.
The next morning, you wash them off thoroughly. Then gently pat your face dry. That’s it.
Personally I have tried various home remedies for pimples, and using toothpaste seems to work well on fresh and smaller size pimples. This is how to get rid of pimples overnight.