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Shoutout to the client who brought in a 1970s beauty textbook she found at a yard sale
It said to use a dab of toothpaste as a spot treatment for pimples, which honestly explains a lot about my mom's skincare advice growing up. Has anyone else come across a truly wild vintage beauty tip?
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robert2755mo ago
Honestly, is it that crazy? Toothpaste has baking soda and stuff that probably dries out a zit. It's not like they were suggesting motor oil. Some of those old tricks were just using what you had around the house.
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xena_williams3mo ago
It's more that toothpaste is designed for teeth, not skin. The ingredients can be way harsher than people realize, especially if you have sensitive skin. A little pimple patch or even just plain aloe works better without the risk of burning.
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kevinfisher5mo ago
Yeah, but that baking soda and peroxide can seriously irritate your skin. It might dry out a pimple, but it can also burn the area and leave a red, flaky mark that lasts longer than the zit itself. Been there, done that, and the scar took weeks to fade. A little dab of benzoyl peroxide from the drugstore is cheaper and actually made for your face. Why risk a chemical burn with minty fresh breath?
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