What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks of Using Toothpaste to Wash Your Face?
Disease description:
Recently, due to work commitments, I stayed at a friend’s place for two days and noticed she frequently uses toothpaste to wash her face, claiming it benefits the skin. However, I’ve heard that toothpaste may be irritating to the skin. Could you please explain the potential benefits and drawbacks of using toothpaste for facial cleansing?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Ruizhi
Hello,
Benefits of using toothpaste to wash your face:
1. Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects—some toothpastes contain hydrogen peroxide, which helps reduce inflammation and kill bacteria.
2. Improvement of rough facial skin—since toothpastes vary in alkalinity (some are strongly alkaline, others weakly alkaline or even slightly acidic), using a weakly alkaline or mildly acidic toothpaste may help improve rough skin texture.
3. Skin brightening—some toothpastes contain pearl powder, which has skin-brightening properties.
Risks of using toothpaste to wash your face:
1. Skin dryness—strongly alkaline toothpastes can strip natural oils from the skin, leading to dryness.
2. Acne breakouts—toothpastes containing chlorides may irritate the skin and trigger acne.
I hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health and happiness!
