does smearing toothpaste on a cd really get rid of the scratches?
Toothpaste cd?
Logically how would toothpaste replace the data lost in the scratch?
Reply:no. i tryed it. it dosnt work!
Reply:never heard of that before
Reply:not according to yahoo.
Reply:I%26#039;ve tried it on a few CDs and it%26#039;s never really worked. It just leaves a burnished smear on the plastic and is even worse. Apparently it depends on what type of toothpaste you use but I would seriously suggest getting something more appropriate and professionally made for the task.
Reply:it fills them in and makes them playable for a time but if you want something that will really helpgo to digitalinnovations.com and get their motorized automax disc repair sywtem it fixes scratches by resurfacing the disc. it works on all disc walmart might have it you may have to check. i got mine at Kmart.
Reply:Yeah it definitly helps, I do it to anything with scratches, like my iPod back.
Reply:No. I tried it and it doesn%26#039;t work.
Reply:It depends on lots of things.
1. The toothpaste
2. The Disk
3. The Scratch
For 1, u need a perfect toothpaste, no blemishes or inconsistencies (i.e. it need to be white toothpaste, and has to be from a fresh tube, i.e. within first few weeks of opening)
For 2, u need to talk to sum1 who knows more about it. My friend knows about this so if im doing it, i talk to him first.
For 3, the scratch cant be a deep 1, it only works on shallow scratches, so its good for disks that wont work cuz of lots of little scratches.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Who invented the multi-compartment toothpaste tube that makes toothpaste striped?
And why was striped toothpaste such a big hit? Do you like your toothpaste to be stripey or one single shade?
Who invented the multi-compartment toothpaste tube that makes toothpaste striped?
This is one of those simple inventions that has been helping manufacturers to sell toothpaste for decades. We have to go back almost 50 years to find US patent number 2,789,731 and UK patent 813,514, both in the name of Leonard Lawrence Marraffino. He licensed his invention of striped toothpaste to Unilever, and this company subsequently marketed the first commercial version, which was called Signal in the UK.
Colgate-Palmolive%26#039;s US patent number 4,969,767, granted in 1990, describes a scheme for adding stripes of two colours. Here, the central pipe is surrounded by a wider but shorter pipe, which creates a space for a second coloured paste. Tiny holes, once again, deliver this paste onto the surface of the white paste.
Reply:Did you know that someone from West Virginia invented toothpaste?
If anyone else would have invented it, it would be called %26quot;teethpaste%26quot;.
Reply:Another technique reversed engineered from the Roswell crash.
Reply:aquafresh
Reply:The same guy that invented Candy Canes ????
Reply:The tube%26#039;s multi-compartmented????
sole slippers
Who invented the multi-compartment toothpaste tube that makes toothpaste striped?
This is one of those simple inventions that has been helping manufacturers to sell toothpaste for decades. We have to go back almost 50 years to find US patent number 2,789,731 and UK patent 813,514, both in the name of Leonard Lawrence Marraffino. He licensed his invention of striped toothpaste to Unilever, and this company subsequently marketed the first commercial version, which was called Signal in the UK.
Colgate-Palmolive%26#039;s US patent number 4,969,767, granted in 1990, describes a scheme for adding stripes of two colours. Here, the central pipe is surrounded by a wider but shorter pipe, which creates a space for a second coloured paste. Tiny holes, once again, deliver this paste onto the surface of the white paste.
Reply:Did you know that someone from West Virginia invented toothpaste?
If anyone else would have invented it, it would be called %26quot;teethpaste%26quot;.
Reply:Another technique reversed engineered from the Roswell crash.
Reply:aquafresh
Reply:The same guy that invented Candy Canes ????
Reply:The tube%26#039;s multi-compartmented????
sole slippers
Toothpaste on Pimples?
Hey, Im a 12 yr old boy and i have this embarrassing pimple. It is big and Ive tried using some cleansers such as clean and clear. I know they work, but I want a quicker way to shrink the pimple. Now I heard that putting on toothpaste really helps overnight. ok, ill try it, but does it work, or is it just a joke? And can somebody please give me any more natural remedies for reducing pimples and acne. Thnks 4 your help pplz.
Toothpaste on Pimples?
hey voodoo in the grand scheme of things if a pimple is your biggest worry than you are in the top 1 percentile of lucky people in the world.....but that aside I was once your age and realize things like a pimple are quite disturbing at that age....to answer your question my girlfreind at the age of thirty still swears by the ole%26#039; toothpaste technique....although it is not an overnight remedy the detergents in tooth paste dry the oils and promote the fading of the blemish.....or you can just wait for a whitehead to appear and explode that growth onto the bathroom mirror.....you will find this rewarding in a strange way.....keep your grades up and listen to your parents and mentors more than your freinds.......I am 34 and at your age I had dozens of %26quot;freinds%26quot;....now I have a great family (parents included), 4 good Friends who I still am close with and countless acquaintances who I considered friends and through time found that life changes us all...so keep your family close and look out for you and yours
Reply:pop that sucker then put some vitimin e on it.
Reply:Use some Mr.Bubbles
Reply:BE A MAN POP IT OUT !!! THEN AFTER THAT i dont know =D
Reply:go for it
Reply:yes, there is a herbal tooth paste and herbal oil. Thisoil is to be made into a thick paste and applied on your pimples. It has cured every one.
I can supply this to you; but how.
all the best.
contact me,
Dr Sundaram
vsbiopharma@vsnl.net
Reply:Go out, or I guess have your Mom/Dad go out and get you some tea tree oil. It is known for it%26#039;s help with pimples. CAUTION: If it is full strength, dilute it with water. Do not put it full strength directly on your face.
Reply:It works on small pimples and its not an overnight cure, but you do have to use white toothpaste, that is really a paste, and not any that are used for teeth whiting.
Reply:its effective.... i use it...
Reply:read tips on treating acne on this site
Reply:Acne remedies at home
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1683....
Toothpaste on Pimples?
hey voodoo in the grand scheme of things if a pimple is your biggest worry than you are in the top 1 percentile of lucky people in the world.....but that aside I was once your age and realize things like a pimple are quite disturbing at that age....to answer your question my girlfreind at the age of thirty still swears by the ole%26#039; toothpaste technique....although it is not an overnight remedy the detergents in tooth paste dry the oils and promote the fading of the blemish.....or you can just wait for a whitehead to appear and explode that growth onto the bathroom mirror.....you will find this rewarding in a strange way.....keep your grades up and listen to your parents and mentors more than your freinds.......I am 34 and at your age I had dozens of %26quot;freinds%26quot;....now I have a great family (parents included), 4 good Friends who I still am close with and countless acquaintances who I considered friends and through time found that life changes us all...so keep your family close and look out for you and yours
Reply:pop that sucker then put some vitimin e on it.
Reply:Use some Mr.Bubbles
Reply:BE A MAN POP IT OUT !!! THEN AFTER THAT i dont know =D
Reply:go for it
Reply:yes, there is a herbal tooth paste and herbal oil. Thisoil is to be made into a thick paste and applied on your pimples. It has cured every one.
I can supply this to you; but how.
all the best.
contact me,
Dr Sundaram
vsbiopharma@vsnl.net
Reply:Go out, or I guess have your Mom/Dad go out and get you some tea tree oil. It is known for it%26#039;s help with pimples. CAUTION: If it is full strength, dilute it with water. Do not put it full strength directly on your face.
Reply:It works on small pimples and its not an overnight cure, but you do have to use white toothpaste, that is really a paste, and not any that are used for teeth whiting.
Reply:its effective.... i use it...
Reply:read tips on treating acne on this site
Reply:Acne remedies at home
http://www.askaquery.com/Answers/qn1683....
Toothpaste and pimples?
Will using toothpaste on pimples really help your get clear skin? It sounds odd to me but does it actually help?
Toothpaste and pimples?
The toothpaste isn%26#039;t a miracle cream or anything. On some people it will help dry out the acne and that%26#039;s about it. I tried it once and it did dry up the pimple but I was left with a brown acne scar.
Reply:for some people it does help to dry them up. just don%26#039;t go too nuts..too much of a good thing blah blah....can%26#039;t hurt to try, right? good luck
Reply:There%26#039;s no ingredient in toothpaste that heals pimples, but it does dry out the area, which can help when you clean it with a proper cleanser.
Reply:my mom duz that and i guess it werks cuz she has been doin it for years
Reply:It dries them out and they go away that way. Sometimes I use hydrocortizone.(I think I spelled it wrong) and it helps make them go away too!
Reply:Never worked for me.
Reply:All it does it dry them out. It will still take a few days for them to go away. The best stuff you could buy for pimples is Roaccutane. It will stop you getting big break outs for ever. You have to go on Roaccutane for about 9 months though.
Reply:ive seen someone once do this on an episode of that so raven. but as reality goes, im not sure. never heard of anyone to do this. but i started using nuetrogena and within one day my skin was glowing. everybody noticed the difference in my skin
Reply:Yes it does get rid of pimple but at price, well at least for me. Okay so I was going back to school from spring break and I had this HUGE pimple so I called my friend and asked her what would get rid of the pimple and she told me to use toothpaste and I did. When I woke up the next morning I had a huge red spot on my face!!! No it wan%26#039;t a pimple because there was no bump, there was just a big spot, like a chiken pox, only bigger on my face!!!
Reply:Apply some toothpaste on the pimple and Ice down the pimple before bed, by morning it should be noticeably better. More such solutions at http://solutionsforpimples.blogspot.com/
Reply:put it on the pimple for like 15 or 20 minutes.
then wash it off with acne wash if you have any water works too.
then put acne lotion or oil free lotion on it and some Vaseline too.
DONT LEAVE IT ON ALL NIGHT!
it eats your skin!
Reply:Apply directly on pimple and wait a 5, 10, or 15 minutes and then rinse off. Depending on how bad it is and how long you can stand the toothpaste on your face.
Reply:Toothpaste isnt going to clear up your pimples. It dries it up and reduces the redness. Put a dab on it before you go to bed and wash it off in the morning. Use facial cleansers specifically for acne and prevention of acne. Nutrogena Acne Mosturizer works well to help clear up and prevent furture breakouts. And it keeps your skin feeling soft all day too.
Toothpaste and pimples?
The toothpaste isn%26#039;t a miracle cream or anything. On some people it will help dry out the acne and that%26#039;s about it. I tried it once and it did dry up the pimple but I was left with a brown acne scar.
Reply:for some people it does help to dry them up. just don%26#039;t go too nuts..too much of a good thing blah blah....can%26#039;t hurt to try, right? good luck
Reply:There%26#039;s no ingredient in toothpaste that heals pimples, but it does dry out the area, which can help when you clean it with a proper cleanser.
Reply:my mom duz that and i guess it werks cuz she has been doin it for years
Reply:It dries them out and they go away that way. Sometimes I use hydrocortizone.(I think I spelled it wrong) and it helps make them go away too!
Reply:Never worked for me.
Reply:All it does it dry them out. It will still take a few days for them to go away. The best stuff you could buy for pimples is Roaccutane. It will stop you getting big break outs for ever. You have to go on Roaccutane for about 9 months though.
Reply:ive seen someone once do this on an episode of that so raven. but as reality goes, im not sure. never heard of anyone to do this. but i started using nuetrogena and within one day my skin was glowing. everybody noticed the difference in my skin
Reply:Yes it does get rid of pimple but at price, well at least for me. Okay so I was going back to school from spring break and I had this HUGE pimple so I called my friend and asked her what would get rid of the pimple and she told me to use toothpaste and I did. When I woke up the next morning I had a huge red spot on my face!!! No it wan%26#039;t a pimple because there was no bump, there was just a big spot, like a chiken pox, only bigger on my face!!!
Reply:Apply some toothpaste on the pimple and Ice down the pimple before bed, by morning it should be noticeably better. More such solutions at http://solutionsforpimples.blogspot.com/
Reply:put it on the pimple for like 15 or 20 minutes.
then wash it off with acne wash if you have any water works too.
then put acne lotion or oil free lotion on it and some Vaseline too.
DONT LEAVE IT ON ALL NIGHT!
it eats your skin!
Reply:Apply directly on pimple and wait a 5, 10, or 15 minutes and then rinse off. Depending on how bad it is and how long you can stand the toothpaste on your face.
Reply:Toothpaste isnt going to clear up your pimples. It dries it up and reduces the redness. Put a dab on it before you go to bed and wash it off in the morning. Use facial cleansers specifically for acne and prevention of acne. Nutrogena Acne Mosturizer works well to help clear up and prevent furture breakouts. And it keeps your skin feeling soft all day too.
Toothpaste for Acne?
does toothpaste really work to get rid of acne?
Toothpaste for Acne?
it works for some, but not everyone.
here are some things that you can do to help...
mix baking soda and witch hazel/or water together until it comes to a good constancy, and then spread on your face and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. these two things are very inexpenisve and it%26#039;s very easy to do since there is only two ingerdients. toothpaste is good also (for some people). put only a little bit before you go to sleep. some people use this as a mask but DON%26#039;T do it! it can change your skin tone and make your face discolored. aloe vera helps scars lighten and less noticable. use the gel or the real thing. try to buy a cleanser that works for you, and when you wash your face, open your pores with hot water (not to hot, or it will dry out your skin) and massage it gently into your skin. the use cold water at the end to close you pores. the smaller your pores are, the less likely you%26#039;re prone to pimples. an egg yoke is good also. i used this when i had pimples. just take the egg yoke (the yellow part) and leave it on your face for 10-15 minutes and rinse off with warm water and then splash your face with cold water. keep your hair out of your face because the oils in your hair could go into your pores. change you sheets because they%26#039;re are trapped with dirt, oils, etc. zinc (type of vitamin) is the one of the best things you can use to get rid of pimples. you can buy these almost about any large store (such as walmart or shaws.) have one tablet per day and try to cut down the junk food and replace it with vegetables and fruits. clearasil, neutrogena, and proactive are good choices to start. don%26#039;t use body soaps because they dry out your skin. don%26#039;t scrub too hard either, because it can irritate your skin. tea tree oil helps alot, and it can help scars heal faster.
Reply:no use noxzema and seabreeze for acne.
Reply:no it does not
Reply:It does not, it%26#039;s an old wives tale.
Reply:kind of. It makes it go down but it doesnt always completely get rid of it... Try mixing a little baking soda with even less water then but it on your pimples and let it dry. That helped me.. Good luck %26lt;3 :D
Reply:yeah i does! at least for me. at night u put FLUORIDE toothpaste on a band aid and stick it over ur pimple. it actually works.
Reply:I think that myth is around due to the mint and drying nature of toothpaste on skin. Not really your best solution.
Keep your hands and pillowcases clean. Try not to touch your face with your hands alot, you would be surprised how often we put our hands to our faces and transfer bacteria.
Any time you do need to %26quot;clean up%26quot; some acne, put toilet paper on the ends of your fingers so you don%26#039;t bruise the skin. Always use some toner and or alcohol dabbed on the areas before and after you work on your face. Pick as little as possible!
Good luck
Reply:it works for meee !
Reply:OK LISTEN UP
1) The toothpaste can bring it down
2) WILL NOT completly clear it!!!
There are cheap alternatives!
Try using a mixture of TEA TREE + WITCH HAZEL TO WASH FACE, THEN RINSE , WHEN U WAKE UP AND GO TO BED, THESE PRODUCTS ARE SOLD IN LOADS OF SHOPS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES
Reply:haha i tried it once and it didn%26#039;t do squat for me except make my skin smell minty fresh....although it kinda depends on the person so you might wanna try it on you but don%26#039;t put it all over your skin so if it doesn%26#039;t work/makes your skin worse then at least it won%26#039;t be all over your face.
Reply:Apply some toothpaste on the acne. Ice down the acne before bed, by morning it should be noticeably better. Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
Toothpaste for Acne?
it works for some, but not everyone.
here are some things that you can do to help...
mix baking soda and witch hazel/or water together until it comes to a good constancy, and then spread on your face and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. these two things are very inexpenisve and it%26#039;s very easy to do since there is only two ingerdients. toothpaste is good also (for some people). put only a little bit before you go to sleep. some people use this as a mask but DON%26#039;T do it! it can change your skin tone and make your face discolored. aloe vera helps scars lighten and less noticable. use the gel or the real thing. try to buy a cleanser that works for you, and when you wash your face, open your pores with hot water (not to hot, or it will dry out your skin) and massage it gently into your skin. the use cold water at the end to close you pores. the smaller your pores are, the less likely you%26#039;re prone to pimples. an egg yoke is good also. i used this when i had pimples. just take the egg yoke (the yellow part) and leave it on your face for 10-15 minutes and rinse off with warm water and then splash your face with cold water. keep your hair out of your face because the oils in your hair could go into your pores. change you sheets because they%26#039;re are trapped with dirt, oils, etc. zinc (type of vitamin) is the one of the best things you can use to get rid of pimples. you can buy these almost about any large store (such as walmart or shaws.) have one tablet per day and try to cut down the junk food and replace it with vegetables and fruits. clearasil, neutrogena, and proactive are good choices to start. don%26#039;t use body soaps because they dry out your skin. don%26#039;t scrub too hard either, because it can irritate your skin. tea tree oil helps alot, and it can help scars heal faster.
Reply:no use noxzema and seabreeze for acne.
Reply:no it does not
Reply:It does not, it%26#039;s an old wives tale.
Reply:kind of. It makes it go down but it doesnt always completely get rid of it... Try mixing a little baking soda with even less water then but it on your pimples and let it dry. That helped me.. Good luck %26lt;3 :D
Reply:yeah i does! at least for me. at night u put FLUORIDE toothpaste on a band aid and stick it over ur pimple. it actually works.
Reply:I think that myth is around due to the mint and drying nature of toothpaste on skin. Not really your best solution.
Keep your hands and pillowcases clean. Try not to touch your face with your hands alot, you would be surprised how often we put our hands to our faces and transfer bacteria.
Any time you do need to %26quot;clean up%26quot; some acne, put toilet paper on the ends of your fingers so you don%26#039;t bruise the skin. Always use some toner and or alcohol dabbed on the areas before and after you work on your face. Pick as little as possible!
Good luck
Reply:it works for meee !
Reply:OK LISTEN UP
1) The toothpaste can bring it down
2) WILL NOT completly clear it!!!
There are cheap alternatives!
Try using a mixture of TEA TREE + WITCH HAZEL TO WASH FACE, THEN RINSE , WHEN U WAKE UP AND GO TO BED, THESE PRODUCTS ARE SOLD IN LOADS OF SHOPS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES
Reply:haha i tried it once and it didn%26#039;t do squat for me except make my skin smell minty fresh....although it kinda depends on the person so you might wanna try it on you but don%26#039;t put it all over your skin so if it doesn%26#039;t work/makes your skin worse then at least it won%26#039;t be all over your face.
Reply:Apply some toothpaste on the acne. Ice down the acne before bed, by morning it should be noticeably better. Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
Toothpaste as facial wash?
have you heard of that?
a person i knew told me that the reason why she has a good skin on the face is because she uses toothpaste as her facial wash. i am doubtful about it, because the ingredients in the toothpase are not fit for the face, and skin all over for that matter.
have you tried it? if so, is it true that it can help make your skin more beautiful?
Toothpaste as facial wash?
acne. it helps dry your skin out.. so i have actually used it for acne.. and i actually love the cooling sensation it gives. I still do it.
Reply:The only thing I heard from ppl about using toothpaste on the skin/face was 2 get rid of acne.
Reply:Well, I%26#039;ve read that alot of people do that but it dries out the skin. Wanna know what I did that improved my skin to wear I get compliments? I drink a TON of water. Totally cleared my skin up. I also wash off my makeup before I go to bed and moisturize and all the good stuff. But to really improve your skin, trust me. Drink alot of water.
Reply:People dab toothpaste on pimples because it will shrink them, however you should not use it as a facial cleanser. I believe it is too harsh. Dude you%26#039;d be going through like a million tubes of it.
Reply:It does contain a mild abrasive, so it%26#039;s no worse than any facial scrub.
Reply:I would bet that it would be an irritant to a person%26#039;s face. I%26#039;d stick to products made specifically for washing the face or even shower gel.
Reply:no way
my friend tried it once on her cheeks because she had acne and pimples on her cheeks
the next day when i saw her at school, she looked like pikachu!!
don%26#039;t try it, it%26#039;s definitely not made for skin
Reply:that girl aint right
boots
a person i knew told me that the reason why she has a good skin on the face is because she uses toothpaste as her facial wash. i am doubtful about it, because the ingredients in the toothpase are not fit for the face, and skin all over for that matter.
have you tried it? if so, is it true that it can help make your skin more beautiful?
Toothpaste as facial wash?
acne. it helps dry your skin out.. so i have actually used it for acne.. and i actually love the cooling sensation it gives. I still do it.
Reply:The only thing I heard from ppl about using toothpaste on the skin/face was 2 get rid of acne.
Reply:Well, I%26#039;ve read that alot of people do that but it dries out the skin. Wanna know what I did that improved my skin to wear I get compliments? I drink a TON of water. Totally cleared my skin up. I also wash off my makeup before I go to bed and moisturize and all the good stuff. But to really improve your skin, trust me. Drink alot of water.
Reply:People dab toothpaste on pimples because it will shrink them, however you should not use it as a facial cleanser. I believe it is too harsh. Dude you%26#039;d be going through like a million tubes of it.
Reply:It does contain a mild abrasive, so it%26#039;s no worse than any facial scrub.
Reply:I would bet that it would be an irritant to a person%26#039;s face. I%26#039;d stick to products made specifically for washing the face or even shower gel.
Reply:no way
my friend tried it once on her cheeks because she had acne and pimples on her cheeks
the next day when i saw her at school, she looked like pikachu!!
don%26#039;t try it, it%26#039;s definitely not made for skin
Reply:that girl aint right
boots
Toothpaste uses?
i heard somewhere that toothpaste can takes scratches off cd and dvds. is that true?
Toothpaste uses?
try it out on a cd. that u dont care much about
Reply:NO
Reply:it doesn%26#039;t work it actually ruins the cd
Reply:Well it can shine metals.
Toothpaste uses?
try it out on a cd. that u dont care much about
Reply:NO
Reply:it doesn%26#039;t work it actually ruins the cd
Reply:Well it can shine metals.
Toothpaste for face?
I washed my face with toothpaste, it obviously burned my skin a lot but only for a bit. Is this good for skin? i have pimples not many but mostly on my forhead and chin.
Toothpaste for face?
u should apply that only on pimples
Reply:You should only put it specifically on a pimple because it demoisturizes.
Reply:they say so, but i am not sure i tryed it and nothing much happened, it just tightened my skin .
Reply:IVE HEARD YOUR SUPPOSED TO PUT THE TOOTHPASTE ON THE PIMPLE AND LET IT DRY OVER NIGHT. ITS WORKED FOR ME AND MY FRIENDS .DONT WASH YOUR FACE IN IT.
Reply:It helps with blemishes, zits and black heads, but you%26#039;ve got to be careful with how much you put on, after dabbing in warm water.
Reply:If you do make sure that you mosturise. I have done it before but found no real difference.
Reply:I have used it on a pimple but not on my face
Reply:you should never use toothpaste on your face!
be careful!
Reply:You should never experiment with your skin that way. Its too risky! Always get an expert%26#039;s advice first.
Reply:if you have a really big pimple then you can dap some on and leave it on for the night, but i would be careful because it really drys out your skin. A pimple cream would be much more safe, cause its bad to ruin your face%26#039;s natural moisture balance. FYI
dont use mint flavored toothpast, it really burns! once i put some on my face, and i got some in my eye, and it hurt like hell. Hope i helped!
Reply:Dont use a toothpaste.i am a certified skin care analyst placed in Houston and dallas. I want to help you personally if you are near to my place. Do not worry even if you live far away. I have a solution to help you of oil first before you take control of acne problem.
For your acne problem, use “ARTISTRY BLEMISH CONTROL ACNE TREATMENT GEL” which helps you treat, heal, manage breakouts and makes your skin blemish free. Artistry is one of the best 5 selling brands around the globe. It definitely helps you out for your acne problem. If you have further questions, feel free to email me any time at ruma_jabeen@yahoo.com. For more info on products and their prices, visit this website
https://nchowdary.qbeautyzone.com/search...
Toothpaste for face?
u should apply that only on pimples
Reply:You should only put it specifically on a pimple because it demoisturizes.
Reply:they say so, but i am not sure i tryed it and nothing much happened, it just tightened my skin .
Reply:IVE HEARD YOUR SUPPOSED TO PUT THE TOOTHPASTE ON THE PIMPLE AND LET IT DRY OVER NIGHT. ITS WORKED FOR ME AND MY FRIENDS .DONT WASH YOUR FACE IN IT.
Reply:It helps with blemishes, zits and black heads, but you%26#039;ve got to be careful with how much you put on, after dabbing in warm water.
Reply:If you do make sure that you mosturise. I have done it before but found no real difference.
Reply:I have used it on a pimple but not on my face
Reply:you should never use toothpaste on your face!
be careful!
Reply:You should never experiment with your skin that way. Its too risky! Always get an expert%26#039;s advice first.
Reply:if you have a really big pimple then you can dap some on and leave it on for the night, but i would be careful because it really drys out your skin. A pimple cream would be much more safe, cause its bad to ruin your face%26#039;s natural moisture balance. FYI
dont use mint flavored toothpast, it really burns! once i put some on my face, and i got some in my eye, and it hurt like hell. Hope i helped!
Reply:Dont use a toothpaste.i am a certified skin care analyst placed in Houston and dallas. I want to help you personally if you are near to my place. Do not worry even if you live far away. I have a solution to help you of oil first before you take control of acne problem.
For your acne problem, use “ARTISTRY BLEMISH CONTROL ACNE TREATMENT GEL” which helps you treat, heal, manage breakouts and makes your skin blemish free. Artistry is one of the best 5 selling brands around the globe. It definitely helps you out for your acne problem. If you have further questions, feel free to email me any time at ruma_jabeen@yahoo.com. For more info on products and their prices, visit this website
https://nchowdary.qbeautyzone.com/search...
Toothpaste + acne = burning?!?
I have been really stressed lately so I put toothpaste on my chin where I have been breaking out. I know it dries acne but is it suppose to burn?!
Toothpaste + acne = burning?!?
You shouldn%26#039;t use toothpaste on acne I kno, I%26#039;ve tried it myself, it leaves a scar/mark after it has dried up, You%26#039;re better off washing your face with rubbing alchol than using toothpaste!!!
Reply:yes it probably would, all the toothpaste would do is severely dry out your skin and if you already have dry skin it would burn...or if your blemish is large or open...try an astringent if you want to dry it out...it%26#039;s probably a lil healthier and easier on your skin...
Reply:No. Try Proactiv. It%26#039;ll work alot better for you.
Reply:Use toothpaste as a last resort because toothpaste will also dry out the surrounding area of skin. Try using a product like proactive or seabreeze.
Reply:dont use toothpaste, thats for your teeth, hahha.. whatever in the toothpaste that helps acne has already been incorporated in acne medication. The burning could be the irriation of the acne, if its cyctic or nodules. Try changing the diet.
Toothpaste + acne = burning?!?
You shouldn%26#039;t use toothpaste on acne I kno, I%26#039;ve tried it myself, it leaves a scar/mark after it has dried up, You%26#039;re better off washing your face with rubbing alchol than using toothpaste!!!
Reply:yes it probably would, all the toothpaste would do is severely dry out your skin and if you already have dry skin it would burn...or if your blemish is large or open...try an astringent if you want to dry it out...it%26#039;s probably a lil healthier and easier on your skin...
Reply:No. Try Proactiv. It%26#039;ll work alot better for you.
Reply:Use toothpaste as a last resort because toothpaste will also dry out the surrounding area of skin. Try using a product like proactive or seabreeze.
Reply:dont use toothpaste, thats for your teeth, hahha.. whatever in the toothpaste that helps acne has already been incorporated in acne medication. The burning could be the irriation of the acne, if its cyctic or nodules. Try changing the diet.
Toothpaste and acne?
does putting toothpaste on acne overnight actually work? i already use cleansing cloths morning and night i just wanted see if there was anything else i can do. im starting to (once again) break out. i no it can dry the skin out, but i dont have serious acne, just a few on my face. and what else can i do to keep the skin moisturized.
Toothpaste and acne?
I heard that too, but I tried it and it didn%26#039;t work... Than I found this thing in Target called Acne Free %26amp; it%26#039;s like ProActive but a lot cheaper and I personally think it works WAAAAAY better... than again that%26#039;s just me! But I don%26#039;t have a lot of acne either, so that%26#039;s why I didn%26#039;t want to actually start buying ProActive (i just got this free trial thing from a friend) since I don%26#039;t have such a suvear case. Anyways! I think you should try it it works sooooo good, it%26#039;s only $17 or 18.99, it%26#039;s well worth it and like I said, I got mine at Target, but I%26#039;ve also seen it at Wal*Mart.
I wish you the best of luck getting rid of your acne, I know how much of an a** it can be!
Much love!
Reply:yeah my mom tried it and all her acne disappeared and I said okaay awkward
Reply:it does dry your skin out, but it also contains many other chemicals that aren%26#039;t good for your skin, so stick to putting it in your mouth and buy products specially made for drying acne to put on your face.
Reply:eh, toothpaste is kind of iffy, it%26#039;s never really helped me that much. my advice is to try Tea tree oil....it works really well! (you just apply it to spots...i think you can buy it at whole foods stores)
Reply:NEVER PUT TOOTHPASTE ON YOUR FACE! its for your teeth not for figthing pimples. i know that so many people swear by it and so many people say that it works but its not good for ur face in the end. u should stick to stuff that is made for your face and make sure to drink a lot of water!
Reply:toothpaste works if you have oily pimpes. you know the kind. you just puta little dap of the paste kind NOT the gel kind (the paste kindis old school but thats what works). so yeah thats basically it...
Reply:umm hun that would burn so bad
whoever told u to do that was outta their mind
use clearasil or however u spell it
it works really good
Reply:My daughter just started a cream given to her by her dermatologist. It has reddened her face and caused irritation. He has samples of the Cetaphil in his office. The wash and the moisturizing lotion. When I called about the redness and irritation, I was told to moisturize her face about 5-10 minutes before actually putting the cream on. This will allow her skin to soak in moisture first. What I bought was Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer. It is very clean smelling and not greasy at all. It seems to really do the trick so far. It is fairly expensive but it does seem to work. The cost was around $14.00 for 4 oz. There are several kinds, acne, oily skin, ect but this is the daily formula. I know Aveeno is good for Chicken Pox bath and for skin irritation. I really like it.
Best of luck to you.
Sorry I forgot to mention, I wash her face with Cetaphil cleanser first. It seems to do really well. But you can also buy the Aveeno cleanser too. TheCetaphil moisturizer is a bit greasy to me. That is why I do not use it.
Reply:I%26#039;ve read putting toothpaste on acne overnight can work...but I%26#039;ve never had any luck with it. The idea behind that is that it will dry out your zits. Just keep using your cleansing cloths and I bought a St. Ives face moisturizer at Wal-Mart...I%26#039;ve tried all different kinds Clinique and everything...this one really works! and you get a lot of it for only $5 I use it every morning after I wash my face and right before I go to bed at night. It%26#039;s amazing my skin looks so much nicer. If you are having problems with zits though here%26#039;s a good way of hiding them...buy some clear eyes or rohto soak some cotton balls in the clear eyes and put them in your freezer, just so you have them ready... The next time you have a big red blemish just put the cotton ball on for a couple minutes and you should be ready to apply your make up! The clear eyes takes the redness out and the cold takes the swelling down. Hope this helps!!!
Reply:yes it works
Reply:That%26#039;s a myth, the toothpaste just dries your skin. If you don%26#039;t have serious acne, just wash your face with any soap but regularly during the day. Five times a day is quite good, and specially when coming from outside. Drink at least two litres of water a day, I know that%26#039;s what everyone says but it really works and will do wonders for your skin, and your health. Or... you can put toothspaste on your face and later on you%26#039;ll find yourself washing your teeth with shampoo!
Reply:It doesn%26#039;t make the zit totally disappear but it will take away the swelling. With a little bit of makeup you will hardly be able to notice it at all. If you need a moisturizer Bath and Body works has a really good soy facial moisturizer.
Reply:Apply a little toothpaste (non-gel) on the pimple overnight. It will dry out the pimple. More home remedies available at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html
Reply:Yes. An excellent remedy for pimples or acne-prone skin can be made by mixing 1 teaspoon ground cloves with 2 tablespoons fullers earth and ice water. When you wash your face, use sugar to scrub it, at least once a day, for two weeks to rid yourself of acne. Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
Reply:I tried it once, and when I woke up the next day, the whole side of my face was swollen!
Reply:who the hel! told you to put toothpaste on it?
Reply:OMGOSH ... wth ? toothpaste ????!!!
rubber slippers
Toothpaste and acne?
I heard that too, but I tried it and it didn%26#039;t work... Than I found this thing in Target called Acne Free %26amp; it%26#039;s like ProActive but a lot cheaper and I personally think it works WAAAAAY better... than again that%26#039;s just me! But I don%26#039;t have a lot of acne either, so that%26#039;s why I didn%26#039;t want to actually start buying ProActive (i just got this free trial thing from a friend) since I don%26#039;t have such a suvear case. Anyways! I think you should try it it works sooooo good, it%26#039;s only $17 or 18.99, it%26#039;s well worth it and like I said, I got mine at Target, but I%26#039;ve also seen it at Wal*Mart.
I wish you the best of luck getting rid of your acne, I know how much of an a** it can be!
Much love!
Reply:yeah my mom tried it and all her acne disappeared and I said okaay awkward
Reply:it does dry your skin out, but it also contains many other chemicals that aren%26#039;t good for your skin, so stick to putting it in your mouth and buy products specially made for drying acne to put on your face.
Reply:eh, toothpaste is kind of iffy, it%26#039;s never really helped me that much. my advice is to try Tea tree oil....it works really well! (you just apply it to spots...i think you can buy it at whole foods stores)
Reply:NEVER PUT TOOTHPASTE ON YOUR FACE! its for your teeth not for figthing pimples. i know that so many people swear by it and so many people say that it works but its not good for ur face in the end. u should stick to stuff that is made for your face and make sure to drink a lot of water!
Reply:toothpaste works if you have oily pimpes. you know the kind. you just puta little dap of the paste kind NOT the gel kind (the paste kindis old school but thats what works). so yeah thats basically it...
Reply:umm hun that would burn so bad
whoever told u to do that was outta their mind
use clearasil or however u spell it
it works really good
Reply:My daughter just started a cream given to her by her dermatologist. It has reddened her face and caused irritation. He has samples of the Cetaphil in his office. The wash and the moisturizing lotion. When I called about the redness and irritation, I was told to moisturize her face about 5-10 minutes before actually putting the cream on. This will allow her skin to soak in moisture first. What I bought was Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer. It is very clean smelling and not greasy at all. It seems to really do the trick so far. It is fairly expensive but it does seem to work. The cost was around $14.00 for 4 oz. There are several kinds, acne, oily skin, ect but this is the daily formula. I know Aveeno is good for Chicken Pox bath and for skin irritation. I really like it.
Best of luck to you.
Sorry I forgot to mention, I wash her face with Cetaphil cleanser first. It seems to do really well. But you can also buy the Aveeno cleanser too. TheCetaphil moisturizer is a bit greasy to me. That is why I do not use it.
Reply:I%26#039;ve read putting toothpaste on acne overnight can work...but I%26#039;ve never had any luck with it. The idea behind that is that it will dry out your zits. Just keep using your cleansing cloths and I bought a St. Ives face moisturizer at Wal-Mart...I%26#039;ve tried all different kinds Clinique and everything...this one really works! and you get a lot of it for only $5 I use it every morning after I wash my face and right before I go to bed at night. It%26#039;s amazing my skin looks so much nicer. If you are having problems with zits though here%26#039;s a good way of hiding them...buy some clear eyes or rohto soak some cotton balls in the clear eyes and put them in your freezer, just so you have them ready... The next time you have a big red blemish just put the cotton ball on for a couple minutes and you should be ready to apply your make up! The clear eyes takes the redness out and the cold takes the swelling down. Hope this helps!!!
Reply:yes it works
Reply:That%26#039;s a myth, the toothpaste just dries your skin. If you don%26#039;t have serious acne, just wash your face with any soap but regularly during the day. Five times a day is quite good, and specially when coming from outside. Drink at least two litres of water a day, I know that%26#039;s what everyone says but it really works and will do wonders for your skin, and your health. Or... you can put toothspaste on your face and later on you%26#039;ll find yourself washing your teeth with shampoo!
Reply:It doesn%26#039;t make the zit totally disappear but it will take away the swelling. With a little bit of makeup you will hardly be able to notice it at all. If you need a moisturizer Bath and Body works has a really good soy facial moisturizer.
Reply:Apply a little toothpaste (non-gel) on the pimple overnight. It will dry out the pimple. More home remedies available at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html
Reply:Yes. An excellent remedy for pimples or acne-prone skin can be made by mixing 1 teaspoon ground cloves with 2 tablespoons fullers earth and ice water. When you wash your face, use sugar to scrub it, at least once a day, for two weeks to rid yourself of acne. Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
Reply:I tried it once, and when I woke up the next day, the whole side of my face was swollen!
Reply:who the hel! told you to put toothpaste on it?
Reply:OMGOSH ... wth ? toothpaste ????!!!
rubber slippers
Toothpaste in public bathroom...?
I have discovered in a commercial center that there is toothpaste in the restrooms, near the soap. It%26#039;s for people who eat their lunch in the center. I think it%26#039;s a good idea. And you ?
Toothpaste in public bathroom...?
i dont. because it could be unsanitary. the reason i say this is because there are some sick people out there and they cud just walk into the bathroom and do stuff u dnt want them 2 do to the toothpaste. in other words u dnt know wut that stuffs been through
Reply:if /its individual toothpaste /yes / if / its community toothpaste / no
Reply:YUCK!!! Who knows who could have messed with it! If I want to eat out and brush my teeth after, I%26#039;ll bring my own!!!
Reply:Think about how tooth paste is used. Usually a used, wet toothbrush is placed up against the tube to dispense the toothpaste. Are you sure you really want to take the chance that Mr. Smith the tenth man before you that used it, didn%26#039;t have mononucleosis, strep throat, etc. (to say the least). If you plan on carrying a toothbrush around, do yourself a favor and buy a small tube of your very own toothpaste.
Toothpaste in public bathroom...?
i dont. because it could be unsanitary. the reason i say this is because there are some sick people out there and they cud just walk into the bathroom and do stuff u dnt want them 2 do to the toothpaste. in other words u dnt know wut that stuffs been through
Reply:if /its individual toothpaste /yes / if / its community toothpaste / no
Reply:YUCK!!! Who knows who could have messed with it! If I want to eat out and brush my teeth after, I%26#039;ll bring my own!!!
Reply:Think about how tooth paste is used. Usually a used, wet toothbrush is placed up against the tube to dispense the toothpaste. Are you sure you really want to take the chance that Mr. Smith the tenth man before you that used it, didn%26#039;t have mononucleosis, strep throat, etc. (to say the least). If you plan on carrying a toothbrush around, do yourself a favor and buy a small tube of your very own toothpaste.
Toothpaste from the DOLLAR store, legit?
Why is name brand toothpaste at the dollar store... it doesn%26#039;t look like a seasonal or expired item...
But why would it be so cheap. I looked at the label, US made, has floride... Not knock-off... How?
Toothpaste from the DOLLAR store, legit?
Could be a few reasons...
*Overstock from the warehouse.
*Closeouts because that size tube may not be selling well in the big stores.
Reply:Iv%26#039;e used it. Its great!
Reply:Look at the tiny tab on the bottom on the tube, there should be an exp. date there. Not all dollar stores sell toothpaste from China, but I would be careful about it. Just be sure to read labels.
Reply:I know when stores have items that won%26#039;t sell they sell them discounters. I%26#039;ve bought dove soap from a dollar tree store.
Reply:i use it and it works like the rest you can call the 800 number to get more info
Reply:Thats a kind of.. BLONDE question...Simple. There is no big company name on it. Toothpaste is toothpaste, its all made from animal hoofs. All works the same. The brand is what determines the price. Would you buy knock off abercrombie jeans? No but they wear the same.
But why would it be so cheap. I looked at the label, US made, has floride... Not knock-off... How?
Toothpaste from the DOLLAR store, legit?
Could be a few reasons...
*Overstock from the warehouse.
*Closeouts because that size tube may not be selling well in the big stores.
Reply:Iv%26#039;e used it. Its great!
Reply:Look at the tiny tab on the bottom on the tube, there should be an exp. date there. Not all dollar stores sell toothpaste from China, but I would be careful about it. Just be sure to read labels.
Reply:I know when stores have items that won%26#039;t sell they sell them discounters. I%26#039;ve bought dove soap from a dollar tree store.
Reply:i use it and it works like the rest you can call the 800 number to get more info
Reply:Thats a kind of.. BLONDE question...Simple. There is no big company name on it. Toothpaste is toothpaste, its all made from animal hoofs. All works the same. The brand is what determines the price. Would you buy knock off abercrombie jeans? No but they wear the same.
Toothpaste Help?
ok well what toothpaste keeps your breath fresher longer and gives you long lasting breath that smells good?
Toothpaste Help?
colgate total 12 is good but better if you use mouthwash afterwards.
Reply:I forget the name. It is the new one with extra scope added in. Take care.
Reply:Try with Pepsodent.But you should also brush twice daily and drink atleast 2-3 ltrs of water per day.
Reply:Colgate Total is good, but the bottom line is that if you brush twice a day and floss really well once a day, you don%26#039;t need to worry about your breath smelling bad. So many companies that sell useless breath-improvement products would love to suck money out of your pocket and try to convince you that your breath stinks. It doesn%26#039;t! Ask your friends if you don%26#039;t believe me. So don%26#039;t think too much about it.
Reply:Any toothpaste will but only if you floss too....:)
Reply:Close up with the little blue sparkles. That stuff is great. But none of them really have long lasting. Keep up your checkups with your tooth doctor for breath that always smells good.
Keep drinking water all through the day or use a good breath gum.
Toothpaste Help?
colgate total 12 is good but better if you use mouthwash afterwards.
Reply:I forget the name. It is the new one with extra scope added in. Take care.
Reply:Try with Pepsodent.But you should also brush twice daily and drink atleast 2-3 ltrs of water per day.
Reply:Colgate Total is good, but the bottom line is that if you brush twice a day and floss really well once a day, you don%26#039;t need to worry about your breath smelling bad. So many companies that sell useless breath-improvement products would love to suck money out of your pocket and try to convince you that your breath stinks. It doesn%26#039;t! Ask your friends if you don%26#039;t believe me. So don%26#039;t think too much about it.
Reply:Any toothpaste will but only if you floss too....:)
Reply:Close up with the little blue sparkles. That stuff is great. But none of them really have long lasting. Keep up your checkups with your tooth doctor for breath that always smells good.
Keep drinking water all through the day or use a good breath gum.
Toothpaste and burns?
My younger just got burnt on her wrist.I put toothpaste on it.Will it help?How long should she have it on there?
Toothpaste and burns?
yes it really helps...it helps to cool the burn down and u won%26#039;t get a blister. make sure the toothpaste has a lot of fluoride the key ingredient to help burns.
Reply:what the....? No, wash it off, that won%26#039;t do any good, and could do more harm.
Reply:UMM, i dont think your suppose to do that, you know they have cremes for that....
Reply:It actually really does work. Someone suggested me to try it and I didn%26#039;t believe them at first.
Reply:y would u put toothpaste? i think u should ask ur mom and c wut she thinks!
Reply:Funny you should ask, this just happened to me a couple of weeks ago and I thought my wife was nuts when she put tooth paste and a bandaid on it. I left it on for 24 hours, and, I couldn%26#039;t believe how effective it was. I don%26#039;t know how, but it works!!
Reply:juice from green peppers or onion will take the pain away, the sting away and cure the swelling. within a day the burn will be on day 3 w/ these veggies.
use to use these all the time when in pizza biz and someone would burn themselves on the oven. sooner they are on the burn, the better they work.
Even a onion wedge held on it will help. Natural juices in both to cure burns. Can%26#039;t say I have heard of toothpaste. Neosporin will work as well.
Reply:Toothpaste does work on burns. But there is something that is even better than toothpaste..... Light soy sauce.
Apply light soy sauce to immediate burns and reduces the pain and u wont get blisters. No joke!
computer security
Toothpaste and burns?
yes it really helps...it helps to cool the burn down and u won%26#039;t get a blister. make sure the toothpaste has a lot of fluoride the key ingredient to help burns.
Reply:what the....? No, wash it off, that won%26#039;t do any good, and could do more harm.
Reply:UMM, i dont think your suppose to do that, you know they have cremes for that....
Reply:It actually really does work. Someone suggested me to try it and I didn%26#039;t believe them at first.
Reply:y would u put toothpaste? i think u should ask ur mom and c wut she thinks!
Reply:Funny you should ask, this just happened to me a couple of weeks ago and I thought my wife was nuts when she put tooth paste and a bandaid on it. I left it on for 24 hours, and, I couldn%26#039;t believe how effective it was. I don%26#039;t know how, but it works!!
Reply:juice from green peppers or onion will take the pain away, the sting away and cure the swelling. within a day the burn will be on day 3 w/ these veggies.
use to use these all the time when in pizza biz and someone would burn themselves on the oven. sooner they are on the burn, the better they work.
Even a onion wedge held on it will help. Natural juices in both to cure burns. Can%26#039;t say I have heard of toothpaste. Neosporin will work as well.
Reply:Toothpaste does work on burns. But there is something that is even better than toothpaste..... Light soy sauce.
Apply light soy sauce to immediate burns and reduces the pain and u wont get blisters. No joke!
computer security
Toothpaste & Toothbrush to use when you have braces?
What is a good totohpaste %26amp; toothbrush to use when you have braces in your mouth please let me know what are good brands of toothpaste and toothbrush
Toothpaste %26amp; Toothbrush to use when you have braces?
I%26#039;m a dental hygienist and there are several things that I recommend to all my patients with braces.
1. an electric toothbrush--Sonicare, Oral-B, Rotadent
2. prescription fluoride toothpaste for bedtime use-Omnii products taste the best....sold at dental offices only. Prevident and Prodentec are other brands.
3. FLOSS--don%26#039;t forget the floss. It%26#039;s crucial to healthy gums. You%26#039;ll have to use floss threaders to get under the wires. The dentist/hygienist should have explained how this process works. If not, ask them at your next visit when you get your ortho adjustment.
Reply:I don%26#039;t know what %26quot;totohpaste%26quot; is, but there%26#039;s a product out called %26quot;toothpaste.%26quot;
I highly recommend it. I don%26#039;t know what other oral problems you%26#039;re having but I%26#039;m sure your %26quot;totohpaste%26quot; is the culprit.
Toothpaste %26amp; Toothbrush to use when you have braces?
I%26#039;m a dental hygienist and there are several things that I recommend to all my patients with braces.
1. an electric toothbrush--Sonicare, Oral-B, Rotadent
2. prescription fluoride toothpaste for bedtime use-Omnii products taste the best....sold at dental offices only. Prevident and Prodentec are other brands.
3. FLOSS--don%26#039;t forget the floss. It%26#039;s crucial to healthy gums. You%26#039;ll have to use floss threaders to get under the wires. The dentist/hygienist should have explained how this process works. If not, ask them at your next visit when you get your ortho adjustment.
Reply:I don%26#039;t know what %26quot;totohpaste%26quot; is, but there%26#039;s a product out called %26quot;toothpaste.%26quot;
I highly recommend it. I don%26#039;t know what other oral problems you%26#039;re having but I%26#039;m sure your %26quot;totohpaste%26quot; is the culprit.
Toothpaste Compound Science Project?
Well it goes like this I have a science project and I remembered an experiment where the toothpaste pack is empty and after heating a little bit it inflated I want to know why it inflates and what compound is responsible fot the inflating of the pack.
Toothpaste Compound Science Project?
i can%26#039;t find the experiment, but maybe this info. will help you figure things out. good luck.
CHEMTECH
December 1995
Copyright © 1995 by the American Chemical Society.
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Squeezing out a better toothpaste
Michael Prencipe James G. Masters
K. Penny Thomas James Norfleet
Dental creams are complex mixtures. They contain ingredients
that provide important therapeutic and cosmetic
benefits, such as fluoride, triclosan, and tartar
control agents. The trick is getting them to still taste good
and stand up on your toothbrush.
Formulating dental creams for consumer acceptance requires optimizing many physical and chemical attributes. Much work has been done to develop toothpastes that are not stringy, do not show separation of a liquid phase from the dentifrice, and do not increase in viscosity on aging (1-5). Dentifrices also must have an appealing taste for consumers to keep buying the product. Along with consumer tests and sensory evaluations, analytical data on flavor composition and flavor release is usually obtained using gas chromatography while new dental creams are being created. These quantitative data can show the interactions between flavor and other dentifrice components and are a very useful tool in the formulation process. Finally, active ingredients such as fluoride, tartar control agents, and triclosan must be blended in such a way that their activity is not lost.
Dental creams are complex dispersions. Toothpastes are mixtures of abrasives and surfactants; anticaries agents, such as fluoride; tartar control ingredients, such as tetrasodium pyrophosphate and methyl vinyl ether/maleic anhydride copolymer; pH buffers; humectants, to prevent dry-out and increase the pleasant mouth feel; and binders, to provide consistency and shape (Table 1). Binders keep the solid phase properly suspended in the liquid phase to prevent separation of the liquid phase out of the toothpaste. They also provide body to the dentifrice, especially after extrusion from the tube onto the toothbrush. Table 2 lists typical ingredients used in formulations; the final combination will depend on factors such as ingredient compatibility and cost, local customs, and desired benefits and quality to be delivered in the product.
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TABLE 1. Components of toothpaste
Ingredients Wt%
Humectants 40-70
Water 0-50
Buffers/salts/tartar control 0.5-10
Organic thickeners (gums) 0.4-2
Inorganic thickeners 0-12
Abrasives 10-50
Actives (e.g., triclosan) 0.2-1.5
Surfactants 0.5-2
Flavor and sweetener 0.8-1.5
Fluoride sources provide 1000-15000 ppm fluorine.
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TABLE 2. List of typical ingredients
Gums Inorganic Thickeners Abrasives Surfactants Humectants Tartar Control Ingredient
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose Silica thickeners Hydrated silica Sodium lauryl sulfate Glycerine Tetrasodium pyrophosphate
Cellulose ethers Sodium aluminum silicates Dicalcium phosphate digydrate Sodium N-lauryl sarcosinate Sorbitol Gantrez S-70
Xanthan Gum Clays Calcium carbonate Pluronics Propylene glycol Sodium tri-polyphosphate
Carrageenans Sodium bicarbonate Xylitol
Sodium alginate Calcium pyrophosphate Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate Polyethylene glycol
Carbopols Alumina
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Know the flow
Toothpaste must have certain flow properties to be accepted and liked by the consumer. The formulation should not separate into liquid and solid phases with aging. The dentifrice must be easy to dispense from a toothpaste tube yet have excellent ribbon qualities, which enable it to stand up after it is extruded onto toothbrush bristles. Furthermore, the ribbon should not exhibit a long string. This is particularly important because stringy toothpastes contribute to messiness around the cap, which the consumer dislikes. To predict these consumer-perceivable attributes, we study the rheology of the toothpaste.
Rheological properties are measured at a constant temperature of 25 degrees C using a parallel plate geometry. The plates are 4 cm in diameter with a constant gap distance of 1000 micro meter. Three types of measurements are conducted with the rheometer: The first involves creating a flow curve in which the shear rate is measured as a function of applied stress. This measurement is used to predict ease of dispensing from a toothpaste tube and the stand-up properties. The flow curves (shear stress vs. shear rate) yield information on the strength of structure at rest (yield stress) and how easily the three-dimensional network will break down (shear thinning) at high applied stresses. An apparent yield stress can be obtained at a very low shear rate (%26lt;0.10/s), which approximates conditions at rest. With higher apparent yield stress, the product exhibits more structure and is less likely to be runny.
Creep studies are performed to monitor changes in strain or structural deformations in response to a constant applied stress over a period of time. The linear portion of creep curves yields the Newtonian viscosity. Measured at high applied stresses (400-500 Pa), the Newtonian viscosity can be used to predict ease of squeezing; at low applied stresses (50 Pa), it can be used to predict how runny the toothpaste will be when squeezed out of a tube.
Dynamic oscillatory experiments are also conducted on toothpaste. An oscillatory stress is imposed on the material, and the resulting shear strain response (degree of deformation) is measured. The stress measurement has two components: one in phase with the displacement (elastic modulus, G%26#039;) and one 90|SD out of phase (loss modulus, G%26quot;). The ratio of G%26quot;/G%26#039; is known as the tangent delta and is a measure of the relationship between the elastic and viscous natures of the dentifrice. Highly elastic structures (tangent delta %26lt;1) are less subject to phase separation during the aging process. They also recover more quickly after a stress is imposed on the toothpaste.
Additionally, dental cream viscosity measurements are conducted to gain information on the overall thickness of the product.
The string properties of dental creams may be important not only as a contributor to the messiness of the product but also in how they affect the processing of the product, for example, in the latter stages of tube filling. This attribute can be qualitatively determined in the laboratory by measuring the conductivity of toothpaste sandwiched between two separating plates. The stringiness index is measured on the basis of current versus time curves and is unitless: High stringiness values indicate messy dentifrices.
Runny is not good
Toothpaste formulations exist as a three-phase system: the continuous phase, which contains humectants, water and dissolved salts; the dispersed phase, made up of an emulsion (surfactants and flavor oils) and the binders (gums) used to gel the continuous phase; and the solid phase, which is mainly the abrasive system of the dentifrice. The solid phase is suspended throughout the continuous phase by the gel network formed with the binder system. To study the effects within the continuous phase, factorial design experiments were performed to identify how continuous phase ingredients control or affect the rheological properties of dental creams. The design focused on simultaneously varying the water and humectant levels; a D-optimal design was chosen (D-optimal designs are optimizations of a particular set of parameters based on a model fitted using iterative methods). The systems investigated included simple gel phases and complete dental creams. Optimization of humectant systems revealed that higher water levels in the formula yielded dentifrices with lower stringiness, as shown in Figure 1. At constant humectant levels, increasing the water in the formula resulted in a significant decrease in the toothpaste string properties, leading to a more desirable, low-string toothpaste (6).
To Enlarge Figure 1
Figure 1.
At constant humectant levels, increasing the water in the formula resulted in a siginificant decrease in the toothpaste string properties. Factorial design experiments were performed simultaneously varying the water and humectant levels to determine string value.
In parallel studies, systems were formulated with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and iota carrageenan (IC) binders.
Preparations containing these two polymers were compared. CMC is a carbohydrate polymer that is sufficiently water soluble to swell and thicken aqueous solutions. The carboxylate anion imparts this feature; it is readily soluble in water and inhibits intramolecular association through electrostatic repulsion. Carrageenans%26#039;s solubility is from nonuniformity in the repeating structure and the sulfate ester groups. Carrageenans are extracted seaweed that have galactopyranosyl repeating units where the anomeric linkage varies between beta (1 - 3) and alpha (1 - 4) (7). Its three-dimensional helical structure allows the gum to form gels and to have a yield point (the stress below which no flow occurs).
In simple gel systems, CMC provides viscosity primarily through thickening, where the tangent delta is %26gt;1. IC produces thermally reversible elastic gel networks because of its three-dimensional helical structure. Simple systems formulated with IC binder exhibit a tangent delta %26lt;1.
Tangent delta
Gum Simple gels Complete dentifrice
CMC 1.08 0.49
Iota 0.36 0.28
Additionally, when the elastic modulus is plotted as a function of frequency at constant strain, the more elastic IC-thickened gel produces an elastic modulus (G`) that is less dependent on frequency than CMC. This indicates more robust, solidlike structure characteristic of gel structures with IC rather than simply thick solutions (8). However, the optimized tangent delta values for complete dentifrices are %26lt;1 for both gums, indicating that interactions of the binders with other ingredients play a major role in defining rheology of toothpastes.
An example of a toothpaste formulated with all the desirable rheological properties is Colgate%26#039;s Micro Cleansing Tartar Control Formula (MCTC), which contains a new abrasive called Micro Cleansing Crystals for enhanced cleaning and a desirable mouth feel (9, 10). This toothpaste was particularly challenging to formulate because of the special silica abrasive, which was engineered to clean dental stains but not impart the usual thickening effect observed from regular silica particles. MCTC was formulated with an optimal amount of water, to minimize stringiness, and a dual-gum system, which comprises a combination of CMC and IC to obtain all the desired consumer-perceivable attributes. Table 3 contains a summary of the effect of gums on the rheological properties of MCTC with an optimized water level for reduced string. The gums were used in concentrations based on standard toothpaste compositions. Data indicate that the dual-gum system currently being used in MCTC is preferred over IC or CMC alone.
TABLE 3. Rheological properties of Colgate%26#039;s Micro Cleansing Tartar Control formula with different binder systems
Binder NV at 50 Pa applied stress,Pa.s Shear stress at 0.01s-1, Pa NV at 450 Pa applied stress, Pa.s Tangent delta Brookfield viscosity, x10,000 cps Stringiness Index
CMC and IC 3422 32 59 0.398 30 4.7
CMC 1380 11 47 0.380 23 5.9
IC 139 18 4 0.186 12 6.1
NV, Newtonian viscosity; CMC, carboxymethyl cellulose binder; IC, iota carrageenan binder. Brookfield viscosity is measured using the Brookfield viscometer, model DV-11, with spindle E, at 5 rpm. Stringiness index is measured on the basis of current versus time curves and is unitless.
At 0.01 s -1 shear rate, the corresponding stress for the CMC-and-IC formulation is significantly higher compared with the CMC- or IC-thickened dentifrice (Table 3). These data confirm results obtained from the creep experiments, which showed that the dual-gum system has more structure at rest, will not be runny, and will exhibit excellent stand-up properties. MCTC with the dual-gum system has a comparatively low Newtonian viscosity at high applied stresses (450 Pa), as does the CMC dental cream, indicating that it will be easy to squeeze out of a tube. All the dentifrices listed in Table 3 have highly elastic networks that yield products more stable against phase separation and that exhibit a quicker rate of recovery after being sheared. Increasing the gum levels of the CMC dentifrices and the IC dentifrices to decrease runniness will result in products that are more stringy and harder to extrude from a tube than the dual-gum toothpaste. In addition, IC is a more expensive gum and therefore will increase the cost of a paste made with it alone.
An undesirable property of some dentifrice formulations is an increase in viscosity as a function of time, also known as progressive thickening. The Brookfield viscosity of MCTC with the dual-gum system was measured as a function of time.
Time Tangent delta Brookfield viscosity,
X10,000 cps
72 h 0.431 31
1 week 0.398 30
2 weeks 0.291 30
4 weeks 0.248 29
Tangent delta values were determined from oscillatory measurements taken at 1.00 rad/s. Data show that no undesirable changes in the rheological properties of the MCTC formula occur over long periods of time and that the product is very stable.
Flavor release
Flavor influences whether the consumer will like the product enough to purchase it again. The extent to which dentifrice flavor interacts with the product%26#039;s continuous phase and the abrasive profoundly affects how the flavor will be perceived by the consumer. The effect of various types of surfactants on dentifrice systems can also be important. Previous work has shown that volatile flavor components of toothpastes diluted with water were significantly reduced by surfactants such as alkyl polyglycosides compared with sodium lauryl sulfate, methyl cocoyl taurate, and sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (12). This in vitro work has also been found to correlate well with sensory studies.
Flavor release measurements, along with sensory evaluations from flavorists and consumers, constitute another method the formulation chemist can use to achieve the optimal dentifrice preparation. The analytical technique used to measure the effect of dentifrice components on flavor release also yields insights into the interactions occurring in the dental cream (13). Different continuous-phase compositions can have an effect on flavor release that can ultimately change taste perceptions.
Headspace gas chromatography is often used to measure the flavor release from neat dentifrices as well as from toothpaste slurries diluted with water (11). Gas chromatographic profiles of complex flavor mixtures show many peaks. A mathematical technique called principal component analysis is used to better visualize and represent the changes that occur as a function of the different toothpaste ingredients. A plot of the first two principal components (those with the greatest variance) obtained from the headspace profile of neat dental creams and of creams diluted 1/1 and 1/3 (wt/wt) with distilled water is shown in Figure 2. The value represented by the principal component on the y-axis relates to the interaction between flavor components and other toothpaste ingredients, such as the abrasive. The principal component along the x-axis is related to the effect that dilution has on the flavor release profiles. For example, the dentifrice containing dicalcium phosphate dihydrate as the abrasive exhibits more flavor release in to the headspace than toothpastes formulated with silica. Thus the calcium-based abrasive does not interact to any significant extent with the flavor components compared with silica. Also, the low-water silica formula released more flavor than the high-water formula. However, because the water has an effect on both stringiness and flavor release, these two parameters must be carefully balanced to achieve the optimal toothpaste composition.
To Enlarge Figure 2
Figure 2.
Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate-containing toothpastes interact with flavor compounds to a lesser degree than silica dentifrices. Low water silica formulations (middle) have a better flavor release than high-water silica formulas (bottom). Arbitrary values indicate variance from normal (N) readings
To Enlarge Figure 3
Figure 3.
Hydroxyapatite has the highest affinity for and is the least compatible with sodium fluoride, whereas silica has the smallest heat of adsorption. The heats of adsorption of sodium fluoride with the abrasive systems were measured by first equilibrating the solids with a humectant-water solution and then injecting a solution containing humectant, water, and 1500 ppm ionic fluorine from sodium fluoride at pH 6.8.
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Active agents
Another important consideration when formulating dentifrices is the incorporation of active ingredients. Currently marketed dentifrices are complex, multifunctional formulations that not only provide basic cleaning of the tooth and gum surfaces but also are used as delivery vehicles for ingredients active against diseases such as caries and gingivitis. Fluoride salts have been used extensively for the past 25 years to reduce the incidence of caries in the general population. More recently, the introduction of triclosan in toothpaste (15-17) has made formulation even more challenging. Dentifrice components commonly used in toothpaste must be formulated so that they do not interfere with the activity of these ingredients.
Sodium fluoride, sodium monofluorophosphate, and stannous fluoride are the most common fluoride sources used in toothpaste. Great care must be taken in the formulation of these agents so that their anticaries activity is not reduced by other dentifrice ingredients, such as the abrasive system. For example, whereas sodium monofluorophosphate is compatible with both silica and dicalcium phosphate dihydrate abrasives, sodium fluoride is most compatible with the silica abrasive at neutral pH values. This can be shown by measuring heats of interactions between an active ingredient and a solid surface under steady-state flow conditions. The exothermic heats measured for dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, silica, and hydroxyapatite are presented in Figure 3. The results indicate that, because hydroxyapatite has the largest heats of adsorption per unit area measured (-277 mJ/m2), it has the highest affinity for and is the least compatible with sodium fluoride, whereas silica has the smallest heat of adsorption (-0.10 mJ/m2) and is the most compatible. The absence of interactions between sodium fluoride and abrasive means that the active agent will not be trapped at the abrasive surface, but will be released in the saliva during the brushing process.
Sodium fluoride, which in aqueous solutions dissolves to give ionic fluoride, can be trapped by the silica abrasive at pH values significantly %26lt;7. The significance of pH on fluoride availability is demonstrated by the loss of soluble fluoride in supernatants of toothpaste/water slurries. This loss is most noticeable when soluble fluoride is measured using minimal water dilution. For example, dentifrices at pH 5.8 that were diluted 1/1 by weight with water showed a 47% reduction in soluble fluoride compared with the same formula at pH 7. At a dilution of 1/3, a 20% reduction was found. It is important to note that, with saliva in the mouth, the final dilution of toothpaste encountered during brushing is about 1/3.
Triclosan is a noncationic antibacterial agent now being used by all the major toothpaste manufacturers as a way of reducing gingivitis, a disease that can lead to redness and bleeding of gums. Colgate Palmolive has developed a delivery system that can enhance the efficacy of triclosan (18). Surfactants play a significant role in inhibiting or enhancing its activity; strong surfactant triclosan interactions will not allow the antibacterial agent to be effectively delivered to the oral tissues. Figure 4 shows the comparative heats of solubilization of triclosan with two types of surfactants: sodium lauryl sulfate, which is an anionic surfactant, and Tween 80, which is nonionic in nature. Curves obtained with a batch calorimeter indicate that much stronger interactions exist between triclosan and Tween 80 than between triclosan and sodium lauryl sulfate. In fact, nonionic surfactants can bind so strongly to triclosan that they can completely inactivate it.
To Enlarge Figure 4
Figure 4.
Curves obtained with a batch calorimeter indicate much stronger interactions exist between triclosan and Tween 80 than those that exist between triclosan and sodium lauryl sulfate.
Complexity
Not very long ago, dentifrice formulations were fairly simple and contained only a few ingredients. They have become far more complex because of the incorporation of agents that provide important therapeutic and cosmetic benefits, such as fluoride, triclosan, and tartar control agents. These ingredients usually are not inert and require careful selection of toothpaste components with which they are compatible. Additionally, toothpaste must still taste terrific and display the excellent physical properties to which the customer is accustomed. Meeting these needs is increasingly more difficult. Preparing such dental creams requires formulation experience and a sound knowledge of the physicochemical properties of the raw materials, surface and colloid chemistry, and rheology.
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CHEMTECH
December 1995
Copyright © 1995 by the American Chemical Society.
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Squeezing out a better toothpaste
Michael Prencipe James G. Masters
K. Penny Thomas James Norfleet
Dental creams are complex mixtures. They contain ingredients
that provide important therapeutic and cosmetic
benefits, such as fluoride, triclosan, and tartar
control agents. The trick is getting them to still taste good
and stand up on your toothbrush.
Formulating dental creams for consumer acceptance requires optimizing many physical and chemical attributes. Much work has been done to develop toothpastes that are not stringy, do not show separation of a liquid phase from the dentifrice, and do not increase in viscosity on aging (1-5). Dentifrices also must have an appealing taste for consumers to keep buying the product. Along with consumer tests and sensory evaluations, analytical data on flavor composition and flavor release is usually obtained using gas chromatography while new dental creams are being created. These quantitative data can show the interactions between flavor and other dentifrice components and are a very useful tool in the formulation process. Finally, active ingredients such as fluoride, tartar control agents, and triclosan must be blended in such a way that their activity is not lost.
Dental creams are complex dispersions. Toothpastes are mixtures of abrasives and surfactants; anticaries agents, such as fluoride; tartar control ingredients, such as tetrasodium pyrophosphate and methyl vinyl ether/maleic anhydride copolymer; pH buffers; humectants, to prevent dry-out and increase the pleasant mouth feel; and binders, to provide consistency and shape (Table 1). Binders keep the solid phase properly suspended in the liquid phase to prevent separation of the liquid phase out of the toothpaste. They also provide body to the dentifrice, especially after extrusion from the tube onto the toothbrush. Table 2 lists typical ingredients used in formulations; the final combination will depend on factors such as ingredient compatibility and cost, local customs, and desired benefits and quality to be delivered in the product.
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TABLE 1. Components of toothpaste
Ingredients Wt%
Humectants 40-70
Water 0-50
Buffers/salts/tartar control 0.5-10
Organic thickeners (gums) 0.4-2
Inorganic thickeners 0-12
Abrasives 10-50
Actives (e.g., triclosan) 0.2-1.5
Surfactants 0.5-2
Flavor and sweetener 0.8-1.5
Fluoride sources provide 1000-15000 ppm fluorine.
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TABLE 2. List of typical ingredients
Gums Inorganic Thickeners Abrasives Surfactants Humectants Tartar Control Ingredient
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose Silica thickeners Hydrated silica Sodium lauryl sulfate Glycerine Tetrasodium pyrophosphate
Cellulose ethers Sodium aluminum silicates Dicalcium phosphate digydrate Sodium N-lauryl sarcosinate Sorbitol Gantrez S-70
Xanthan Gum Clays Calcium carbonate Pluronics Propylene glycol Sodium tri-polyphosphate
Carrageenans Sodium bicarbonate Xylitol
Sodium alginate Calcium pyrophosphate Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate Polyethylene glycol
Carbopols Alumina
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Know the flow
Toothpaste must have certain flow properties to be accepted and liked by the consumer. The formulation should not separate into liquid and solid phases with aging. The dentifrice must be easy to dispense from a toothpaste tube yet have excellent ribbon qualities, which enable it to stand up after it is extruded onto toothbrush bristles. Furthermore, the ribbon should not exhibit a long string. This is particularly important because stringy toothpastes contribute to messiness around the cap, which the consumer dislikes. To predict these consumer-perceivable attributes, we study the rheology of the toothpaste.
Rheological properties are measured at a constant temperature of 25 degrees C using a parallel plate geometry. The plates are 4 cm in diameter with a constant gap distance of 1000 micro meter. Three types of measurements are conducted with the rheometer: The first involves creating a flow curve in which the shear rate is measured as a function of applied stress. This measurement is used to predict ease of dispensing from a toothpaste tube and the stand-up properties. The flow curves (shear stress vs. shear rate) yield information on the strength of structure at rest (yield stress) and how easily the three-dimensional network will break down (shear thinning) at high applied stresses. An apparent yield stress can be obtained at a very low shear rate (%26lt;0.10/s), which approximates conditions at rest. With higher apparent yield stress, the product exhibits more structure and is less likely to be runny.
Creep studies are performed to monitor changes in strain or structural deformations in response to a constant applied stress over a period of time. The linear portion of creep curves yields the Newtonian viscosity. Measured at high applied stresses (400-500 Pa), the Newtonian viscosity can be used to predict ease of squeezing; at low applied stresses (50 Pa), it can be used to predict how runny the toothpaste will be when squeezed out of a tube.
Dynamic oscillatory experiments are also conducted on toothpaste. An oscillatory stress is imposed on the material, and the resulting shear strain response (degree of deformation) is measured. The stress measurement has two components: one in phase with the displacement (elastic modulus, G%26#039;) and one 90|SD out of phase (loss modulus, G%26quot;). The ratio of G%26quot;/G%26#039; is known as the tangent delta and is a measure of the relationship between the elastic and viscous natures of the dentifrice. Highly elastic structures (tangent delta %26lt;1) are less subject to phase separation during the aging process. They also recover more quickly after a stress is imposed on the toothpaste.
Additionally, dental cream viscosity measurements are conducted to gain information on the overall thickness of the product.
The string properties of dental creams may be important not only as a contributor to the messiness of the product but also in how they affect the processing of the product, for example, in the latter stages of tube filling. This attribute can be qualitatively determined in the laboratory by measuring the conductivity of toothpaste sandwiched between two separating plates. The stringiness index is measured on the basis of current versus time curves and is unitless: High stringiness values indicate messy dentifrices.
Runny is not good
Toothpaste formulations exist as a three-phase system: the continuous phase, which contains humectants, water and dissolved salts; the dispersed phase, made up of an emulsion (surfactants and flavor oils) and the binders (gums) used to gel the continuous phase; and the solid phase, which is mainly the abrasive system of the dentifrice. The solid phase is suspended throughout the continuous phase by the gel network formed with the binder system. To study the effects within the continuous phase, factorial design experiments were performed to identify how continuous phase ingredients control or affect the rheological properties of dental creams. The design focused on simultaneously varying the water and humectant levels; a D-optimal design was chosen (D-optimal designs are optimizations of a particular set of parameters based on a model fitted using iterative methods). The systems investigated included simple gel phases and complete dental creams. Optimization of humectant systems revealed that higher water levels in the formula yielded dentifrices with lower stringiness, as shown in Figure 1. At constant humectant levels, increasing the water in the formula resulted in a significant decrease in the toothpaste string properties, leading to a more desirable, low-string toothpaste (6).
To Enlarge Figure 1
Figure 1.
At constant humectant levels, increasing the water in the formula resulted in a siginificant decrease in the toothpaste string properties. Factorial design experiments were performed simultaneously varying the water and humectant levels to determine string value.
In parallel studies, systems were formulated with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and iota carrageenan (IC) binders.
Preparations containing these two polymers were compared. CMC is a carbohydrate polymer that is sufficiently water soluble to swell and thicken aqueous solutions. The carboxylate anion imparts this feature; it is readily soluble in water and inhibits intramolecular association through electrostatic repulsion. Carrageenans%26#039;s solubility is from nonuniformity in the repeating structure and the sulfate ester groups. Carrageenans are extracted seaweed that have galactopyranosyl repeating units where the anomeric linkage varies between beta (1 - 3) and alpha (1 - 4) (7). Its three-dimensional helical structure allows the gum to form gels and to have a yield point (the stress below which no flow occurs).
In simple gel systems, CMC provides viscosity primarily through thickening, where the tangent delta is %26gt;1. IC produces thermally reversible elastic gel networks because of its three-dimensional helical structure. Simple systems formulated with IC binder exhibit a tangent delta %26lt;1.
Tangent delta
Gum Simple gels Complete dentifrice
CMC 1.08 0.49
Iota 0.36 0.28
Additionally, when the elastic modulus is plotted as a function of frequency at constant strain, the more elastic IC-thickened gel produces an elastic modulus (G`) that is less dependent on frequency than CMC. This indicates more robust, solidlike structure characteristic of gel structures with IC rather than simply thick solutions (8). However, the optimized tangent delta values for complete dentifrices are %26lt;1 for both gums, indicating that interactions of the binders with other ingredients play a major role in defining rheology of toothpastes.
An example of a toothpaste formulated with all the desirable rheological properties is Colgate%26#039;s Micro Cleansing Tartar Control Formula (MCTC), which contains a new abrasive called Micro Cleansing Crystals for enhanced cleaning and a desirable mouth feel (9, 10). This toothpaste was particularly challenging to formulate because of the special silica abrasive, which was engineered to clean dental stains but not impart the usual thickening effect observed from regular silica particles. MCTC was formulated with an optimal amount of water, to minimize stringiness, and a dual-gum system, which comprises a combination of CMC and IC to obtain all the desired consumer-perceivable attributes. Table 3 contains a summary of the effect of gums on the rheological properties of MCTC with an optimized water level for reduced string. The gums were used in concentrations based on standard toothpaste compositions. Data indicate that the dual-gum system currently being used in MCTC is preferred over IC or CMC alone.
TABLE 3. Rheological properties of Colgate%26#039;s Micro Cleansing Tartar Control formula with different binder systems
Binder NV at 50 Pa applied stress,Pa.s Shear stress at 0.01s-1, Pa NV at 450 Pa applied stress, Pa.s Tangent delta Brookfield viscosity, x10,000 cps Stringiness Index
CMC and IC 3422 32 59 0.398 30 4.7
CMC 1380 11 47 0.380 23 5.9
IC 139 18 4 0.186 12 6.1
NV, Newtonian viscosity; CMC, carboxymethyl cellulose binder; IC, iota carrageenan binder. Brookfield viscosity is measured using the Brookfield viscometer, model DV-11, with spindle E, at 5 rpm. Stringiness index is measured on the basis of current versus time curves and is unitless.
At 0.01 s -1 shear rate, the corresponding stress for the CMC-and-IC formulation is significantly higher compared with the CMC- or IC-thickened dentifrice (Table 3). These data confirm results obtained from the creep experiments, which showed that the dual-gum system has more structure at rest, will not be runny, and will exhibit excellent stand-up properties. MCTC with the dual-gum system has a comparatively low Newtonian viscosity at high applied stresses (450 Pa), as does the CMC dental cream, indicating that it will be easy to squeeze out of a tube. All the dentifrices listed in Table 3 have highly elastic networks that yield products more stable against phase separation and that exhibit a quicker rate of recovery after being sheared. Increasing the gum levels of the CMC dentifrices and the IC dentifrices to decrease runniness will result in products that are more stringy and harder to extrude from a tube than the dual-gum toothpaste. In addition, IC is a more expensive gum and therefore will increase the cost of a paste made with it alone.
An undesirable property of some dentifrice formulations is an increase in viscosity as a function of time, also known as progressive thickening. The Brookfield viscosity of MCTC with the dual-gum system was measured as a function of time.
Time Tangent delta Brookfield viscosity,
X10,000 cps
72 h 0.431 31
1 week 0.398 30
2 weeks 0.291 30
4 weeks 0.248 29
Tangent delta values were determined from oscillatory measurements taken at 1.00 rad/s. Data show that no undesirable changes in the rheological properties of the MCTC formula occur over long periods of time and that the product is very stable.
Flavor release
Flavor influences whether the consumer will like the product enough to purchase it again. The extent to which dentifrice flavor interacts with the product%26#039;s continuous phase and the abrasive profoundly affects how the flavor will be perceived by the consumer. The effect of various types of surfactants on dentifrice systems can also be important. Previous work has shown that volatile flavor components of toothpastes diluted with water were significantly reduced by surfactants such as alkyl polyglycosides compared with sodium lauryl sulfate, methyl cocoyl taurate, and sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (12). This in vitro work has also been found to correlate well with sensory studies.
Flavor release measurements, along with sensory evaluations from flavorists and consumers, constitute another method the formulation chemist can use to achieve the optimal dentifrice preparation. The analytical technique used to measure the effect of dentifrice components on flavor release also yields insights into the interactions occurring in the dental cream (13). Different continuous-phase compositions can have an effect on flavor release that can ultimately change taste perceptions.
Headspace gas chromatography is often used to measure the flavor release from neat dentifrices as well as from toothpaste slurries diluted with water (11). Gas chromatographic profiles of complex flavor mixtures show many peaks. A mathematical technique called principal component analysis is used to better visualize and represent the changes that occur as a function of the different toothpaste ingredients. A plot of the first two principal components (those with the greatest variance) obtained from the headspace profile of neat dental creams and of creams diluted 1/1 and 1/3 (wt/wt) with distilled water is shown in Figure 2. The value represented by the principal component on the y-axis relates to the interaction between flavor components and other toothpaste ingredients, such as the abrasive. The principal component along the x-axis is related to the effect that dilution has on the flavor release profiles. For example, the dentifrice containing dicalcium phosphate dihydrate as the abrasive exhibits more flavor release in to the headspace than toothpastes formulated with silica. Thus the calcium-based abrasive does not interact to any significant extent with the flavor components compared with silica. Also, the low-water silica formula released more flavor than the high-water formula. However, because the water has an effect on both stringiness and flavor release, these two parameters must be carefully balanced to achieve the optimal toothpaste composition.
To Enlarge Figure 2
Figure 2.
Dicalcium phosphate dihydrate-containing toothpastes interact with flavor compounds to a lesser degree than silica dentifrices. Low water silica formulations (middle) have a better flavor release than high-water silica formulas (bottom). Arbitrary values indicate variance from normal (N) readings
To Enlarge Figure 3
Figure 3.
Hydroxyapatite has the highest affinity for and is the least compatible with sodium fluoride, whereas silica has the smallest heat of adsorption. The heats of adsorption of sodium fluoride with the abrasive systems were measured by first equilibrating the solids with a humectant-water solution and then injecting a solution containing humectant, water, and 1500 ppm ionic fluorine from sodium fluoride at pH 6.8.
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Active agents
Another important consideration when formulating dentifrices is the incorporation of active ingredients. Currently marketed dentifrices are complex, multifunctional formulations that not only provide basic cleaning of the tooth and gum surfaces but also are used as delivery vehicles for ingredients active against diseases such as caries and gingivitis. Fluoride salts have been used extensively for the past 25 years to reduce the incidence of caries in the general population. More recently, the introduction of triclosan in toothpaste (15-17) has made formulation even more challenging. Dentifrice components commonly used in toothpaste must be formulated so that they do not interfere with the activity of these ingredients.
Sodium fluoride, sodium monofluorophosphate, and stannous fluoride are the most common fluoride sources used in toothpaste. Great care must be taken in the formulation of these agents so that their anticaries activity is not reduced by other dentifrice ingredients, such as the abrasive system. For example, whereas sodium monofluorophosphate is compatible with both silica and dicalcium phosphate dihydrate abrasives, sodium fluoride is most compatible with the silica abrasive at neutral pH values. This can be shown by measuring heats of interactions between an active ingredient and a solid surface under steady-state flow conditions. The exothermic heats measured for dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, silica, and hydroxyapatite are presented in Figure 3. The results indicate that, because hydroxyapatite has the largest heats of adsorption per unit area measured (-277 mJ/m2), it has the highest affinity for and is the least compatible with sodium fluoride, whereas silica has the smallest heat of adsorption (-0.10 mJ/m2) and is the most compatible. The absence of interactions between sodium fluoride and abrasive means that the active agent will not be trapped at the abrasive surface, but will be released in the saliva during the brushing process.
Sodium fluoride, which in aqueous solutions dissolves to give ionic fluoride, can be trapped by the silica abrasive at pH values significantly %26lt;7. The significance of pH on fluoride availability is demonstrated by the loss of soluble fluoride in supernatants of toothpaste/water slurries. This loss is most noticeable when soluble fluoride is measured using minimal water dilution. For example, dentifrices at pH 5.8 that were diluted 1/1 by weight with water showed a 47% reduction in soluble fluoride compared with the same formula at pH 7. At a dilution of 1/3, a 20% reduction was found. It is important to note that, with saliva in the mouth, the final dilution of toothpaste encountered during brushing is about 1/3.
Triclosan is a noncationic antibacterial agent now being used by all the major toothpaste manufacturers as a way of reducing gingivitis, a disease that can lead to redness and bleeding of gums. Colgate Palmolive has developed a delivery system that can enhance the efficacy of triclosan (18). Surfactants play a significant role in inhibiting or enhancing its activity; strong surfactant triclosan interactions will not allow the antibacterial agent to be effectively delivered to the oral tissues. Figure 4 shows the comparative heats of solubilization of triclosan with two types of surfactants: sodium lauryl sulfate, which is an anionic surfactant, and Tween 80, which is nonionic in nature. Curves obtained with a batch calorimeter indicate that much stronger interactions exist between triclosan and Tween 80 than between triclosan and sodium lauryl sulfate. In fact, nonionic surfactants can bind so strongly to triclosan that they can completely inactivate it.
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Figure 4.
Curves obtained with a batch calorimeter indicate much stronger interactions exist between triclosan and Tween 80 than those that exist between triclosan and sodium lauryl sulfate.
Complexity
Not very long ago, dentifrice formulations were fairly simple and contained only a few ingredients. They have become far more complex because of the incorporation of agents that provide important therapeutic and cosmetic benefits, such as fluoride, triclosan, and tartar control agents. These ingredients usually are not inert and require careful selection of toothpaste components with which they are compatible. Additionally, toothpaste must still taste terrific and display the excellent physical properties to which the customer is accustomed. Meeting these needs is increasingly more difficult. Preparing such dental creams requires formulation experience and a sound knowledge of the physicochemical properties of the raw materials, surface and colloid chemistry, and rheology.
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Toothpaste to treat bacne?
can i use toothpaste to get rid of back acne? what about bikini bumps?
what about deoderant? (to treat pimples)
Toothpaste to treat bacne?
Ive heard of that but never tried it. Dont use deoderint b/c all deodirint does is clogs pores so it will create acne
Reply:um well not sure bout the pimples under arms nor the bikini area ,but i do know it helps with face acne!
sorry!
Reply:They both will dry the pimple out, but it will be all scabby and gross. i recommend not using it and getting a good soap or benzol peroxide(something like that) to get rid of them.
Reply:Some toothpastes have antiseptics in them like triclosin which is found in faces washes like clean and clear. The percentage is actually higher in the toothpates, but don%26#039;t overuse it because it will dryout your skin
Reply:Don%26#039;t use things like that, the only reason people say them is because they dry up areas.
You should just use an acne face wash an astringent and a light face lotion
Avoid heavy lotions, a lot of make up and a lot of greasy foods
what about deoderant? (to treat pimples)
Toothpaste to treat bacne?
Ive heard of that but never tried it. Dont use deoderint b/c all deodirint does is clogs pores so it will create acne
Reply:um well not sure bout the pimples under arms nor the bikini area ,but i do know it helps with face acne!
sorry!
Reply:They both will dry the pimple out, but it will be all scabby and gross. i recommend not using it and getting a good soap or benzol peroxide(something like that) to get rid of them.
Reply:Some toothpastes have antiseptics in them like triclosin which is found in faces washes like clean and clear. The percentage is actually higher in the toothpates, but don%26#039;t overuse it because it will dryout your skin
Reply:Don%26#039;t use things like that, the only reason people say them is because they dry up areas.
You should just use an acne face wash an astringent and a light face lotion
Avoid heavy lotions, a lot of make up and a lot of greasy foods
Toothpaste and acne?
does putting toothpaste on acne overnight actually work? i already use cleansing cloths morning and night i just wanted see if there was anything else i can do. im starting to (once again) break out. i no it can dry the skin out, but i dont have serious acne, just a few on my face. and what else can i do to keep the skin moisturized.
Toothpaste and acne?
I heard that too, but I tried it and it didn%26#039;t work... Than I found this thing in Target called Acne Free %26amp; it%26#039;s like ProActive but a lot cheaper and I personally think it works WAAAAAY better... than again that%26#039;s just me! But I don%26#039;t have a lot of acne either, so that%26#039;s why I didn%26#039;t want to actually start buying ProActive (i just got this free trial thing from a friend) since I don%26#039;t have such a suvear case. Anyways! I think you should try it it works sooooo good, it%26#039;s only $17 or 18.99, it%26#039;s well worth it and like I said, I got mine at Target, but I%26#039;ve also seen it at Wal*Mart.
I wish you the best of luck getting rid of your acne, I know how much of an a** it can be!
Much love!
Reply:yeah my mom tried it and all her acne disappeared and I said okaay awkward
Reply:it does dry your skin out, but it also contains many other chemicals that aren%26#039;t good for your skin, so stick to putting it in your mouth and buy products specially made for drying acne to put on your face.
Reply:eh, toothpaste is kind of iffy, it%26#039;s never really helped me that much. my advice is to try Tea tree oil....it works really well! (you just apply it to spots...i think you can buy it at whole foods stores)
Reply:NEVER PUT TOOTHPASTE ON YOUR FACE! its for your teeth not for figthing pimples. i know that so many people swear by it and so many people say that it works but its not good for ur face in the end. u should stick to stuff that is made for your face and make sure to drink a lot of water!
Reply:toothpaste works if you have oily pimpes. you know the kind. you just puta little dap of the paste kind NOT the gel kind (the paste kindis old school but thats what works). so yeah thats basically it...
Reply:umm hun that would burn so bad
whoever told u to do that was outta their mind
use clearasil or however u spell it
it works really good
Reply:My daughter just started a cream given to her by her dermatologist. It has reddened her face and caused irritation. He has samples of the Cetaphil in his office. The wash and the moisturizing lotion. When I called about the redness and irritation, I was told to moisturize her face about 5-10 minutes before actually putting the cream on. This will allow her skin to soak in moisture first. What I bought was Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer. It is very clean smelling and not greasy at all. It seems to really do the trick so far. It is fairly expensive but it does seem to work. The cost was around $14.00 for 4 oz. There are several kinds, acne, oily skin, ect but this is the daily formula. I know Aveeno is good for Chicken Pox bath and for skin irritation. I really like it.
Best of luck to you.
Sorry I forgot to mention, I wash her face with Cetaphil cleanser first. It seems to do really well. But you can also buy the Aveeno cleanser too. TheCetaphil moisturizer is a bit greasy to me. That is why I do not use it.
Reply:I%26#039;ve read putting toothpaste on acne overnight can work...but I%26#039;ve never had any luck with it. The idea behind that is that it will dry out your zits. Just keep using your cleansing cloths and I bought a St. Ives face moisturizer at Wal-Mart...I%26#039;ve tried all different kinds Clinique and everything...this one really works! and you get a lot of it for only $5 I use it every morning after I wash my face and right before I go to bed at night. It%26#039;s amazing my skin looks so much nicer. If you are having problems with zits though here%26#039;s a good way of hiding them...buy some clear eyes or rohto soak some cotton balls in the clear eyes and put them in your freezer, just so you have them ready... The next time you have a big red blemish just put the cotton ball on for a couple minutes and you should be ready to apply your make up! The clear eyes takes the redness out and the cold takes the swelling down. Hope this helps!!!
Reply:yes it works
Reply:That%26#039;s a myth, the toothpaste just dries your skin. If you don%26#039;t have serious acne, just wash your face with any soap but regularly during the day. Five times a day is quite good, and specially when coming from outside. Drink at least two litres of water a day, I know that%26#039;s what everyone says but it really works and will do wonders for your skin, and your health. Or... you can put toothspaste on your face and later on you%26#039;ll find yourself washing your teeth with shampoo!
Reply:It doesn%26#039;t make the zit totally disappear but it will take away the swelling. With a little bit of makeup you will hardly be able to notice it at all. If you need a moisturizer Bath and Body works has a really good soy facial moisturizer.
Reply:Apply a little toothpaste (non-gel) on the pimple overnight. It will dry out the pimple. More home remedies available at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html
Reply:Yes. An excellent remedy for pimples or acne-prone skin can be made by mixing 1 teaspoon ground cloves with 2 tablespoons fullers earth and ice water. When you wash your face, use sugar to scrub it, at least once a day, for two weeks to rid yourself of acne. Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
Reply:I tried it once, and when I woke up the next day, the whole side of my face was swollen!
Reply:who the hel! told you to put toothpaste on it?
Reply:OMGOSH ... wth ? toothpaste ????!!!
Toothpaste and acne?
I heard that too, but I tried it and it didn%26#039;t work... Than I found this thing in Target called Acne Free %26amp; it%26#039;s like ProActive but a lot cheaper and I personally think it works WAAAAAY better... than again that%26#039;s just me! But I don%26#039;t have a lot of acne either, so that%26#039;s why I didn%26#039;t want to actually start buying ProActive (i just got this free trial thing from a friend) since I don%26#039;t have such a suvear case. Anyways! I think you should try it it works sooooo good, it%26#039;s only $17 or 18.99, it%26#039;s well worth it and like I said, I got mine at Target, but I%26#039;ve also seen it at Wal*Mart.
I wish you the best of luck getting rid of your acne, I know how much of an a** it can be!
Much love!
Reply:yeah my mom tried it and all her acne disappeared and I said okaay awkward
Reply:it does dry your skin out, but it also contains many other chemicals that aren%26#039;t good for your skin, so stick to putting it in your mouth and buy products specially made for drying acne to put on your face.
Reply:eh, toothpaste is kind of iffy, it%26#039;s never really helped me that much. my advice is to try Tea tree oil....it works really well! (you just apply it to spots...i think you can buy it at whole foods stores)
Reply:NEVER PUT TOOTHPASTE ON YOUR FACE! its for your teeth not for figthing pimples. i know that so many people swear by it and so many people say that it works but its not good for ur face in the end. u should stick to stuff that is made for your face and make sure to drink a lot of water!
Reply:toothpaste works if you have oily pimpes. you know the kind. you just puta little dap of the paste kind NOT the gel kind (the paste kindis old school but thats what works). so yeah thats basically it...
Reply:umm hun that would burn so bad
whoever told u to do that was outta their mind
use clearasil or however u spell it
it works really good
Reply:My daughter just started a cream given to her by her dermatologist. It has reddened her face and caused irritation. He has samples of the Cetaphil in his office. The wash and the moisturizing lotion. When I called about the redness and irritation, I was told to moisturize her face about 5-10 minutes before actually putting the cream on. This will allow her skin to soak in moisture first. What I bought was Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer. It is very clean smelling and not greasy at all. It seems to really do the trick so far. It is fairly expensive but it does seem to work. The cost was around $14.00 for 4 oz. There are several kinds, acne, oily skin, ect but this is the daily formula. I know Aveeno is good for Chicken Pox bath and for skin irritation. I really like it.
Best of luck to you.
Sorry I forgot to mention, I wash her face with Cetaphil cleanser first. It seems to do really well. But you can also buy the Aveeno cleanser too. TheCetaphil moisturizer is a bit greasy to me. That is why I do not use it.
Reply:I%26#039;ve read putting toothpaste on acne overnight can work...but I%26#039;ve never had any luck with it. The idea behind that is that it will dry out your zits. Just keep using your cleansing cloths and I bought a St. Ives face moisturizer at Wal-Mart...I%26#039;ve tried all different kinds Clinique and everything...this one really works! and you get a lot of it for only $5 I use it every morning after I wash my face and right before I go to bed at night. It%26#039;s amazing my skin looks so much nicer. If you are having problems with zits though here%26#039;s a good way of hiding them...buy some clear eyes or rohto soak some cotton balls in the clear eyes and put them in your freezer, just so you have them ready... The next time you have a big red blemish just put the cotton ball on for a couple minutes and you should be ready to apply your make up! The clear eyes takes the redness out and the cold takes the swelling down. Hope this helps!!!
Reply:yes it works
Reply:That%26#039;s a myth, the toothpaste just dries your skin. If you don%26#039;t have serious acne, just wash your face with any soap but regularly during the day. Five times a day is quite good, and specially when coming from outside. Drink at least two litres of water a day, I know that%26#039;s what everyone says but it really works and will do wonders for your skin, and your health. Or... you can put toothspaste on your face and later on you%26#039;ll find yourself washing your teeth with shampoo!
Reply:It doesn%26#039;t make the zit totally disappear but it will take away the swelling. With a little bit of makeup you will hardly be able to notice it at all. If you need a moisturizer Bath and Body works has a really good soy facial moisturizer.
Reply:Apply a little toothpaste (non-gel) on the pimple overnight. It will dry out the pimple. More home remedies available at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html
Reply:Yes. An excellent remedy for pimples or acne-prone skin can be made by mixing 1 teaspoon ground cloves with 2 tablespoons fullers earth and ice water. When you wash your face, use sugar to scrub it, at least once a day, for two weeks to rid yourself of acne. Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
Reply:I tried it once, and when I woke up the next day, the whole side of my face was swollen!
Reply:who the hel! told you to put toothpaste on it?
Reply:OMGOSH ... wth ? toothpaste ????!!!
Toothpaste & Toothbrush to use when you have braces?
What is a good totohpaste %26amp; toothbrush to use when you have braces in your mouth please let me know what are good brands of toothpaste and toothbrush
Toothpaste %26amp; Toothbrush to use when you have braces?
I%26#039;m a dental hygienist and there are several things that I recommend to all my patients with braces.
1. an electric toothbrush--Sonicare, Oral-B, Rotadent
2. prescription fluoride toothpaste for bedtime use-Omnii products taste the best....sold at dental offices only. Prevident and Prodentec are other brands.
3. FLOSS--don%26#039;t forget the floss. It%26#039;s crucial to healthy gums. You%26#039;ll have to use floss threaders to get under the wires. The dentist/hygienist should have explained how this process works. If not, ask them at your next visit when you get your ortho adjustment.
Reply:I don%26#039;t know what %26quot;totohpaste%26quot; is, but there%26#039;s a product out called %26quot;toothpaste.%26quot;
I highly recommend it. I don%26#039;t know what other oral problems you%26#039;re having but I%26#039;m sure your %26quot;totohpaste%26quot; is the culprit.
Toothpaste %26amp; Toothbrush to use when you have braces?
I%26#039;m a dental hygienist and there are several things that I recommend to all my patients with braces.
1. an electric toothbrush--Sonicare, Oral-B, Rotadent
2. prescription fluoride toothpaste for bedtime use-Omnii products taste the best....sold at dental offices only. Prevident and Prodentec are other brands.
3. FLOSS--don%26#039;t forget the floss. It%26#039;s crucial to healthy gums. You%26#039;ll have to use floss threaders to get under the wires. The dentist/hygienist should have explained how this process works. If not, ask them at your next visit when you get your ortho adjustment.
Reply:I don%26#039;t know what %26quot;totohpaste%26quot; is, but there%26#039;s a product out called %26quot;toothpaste.%26quot;
I highly recommend it. I don%26#039;t know what other oral problems you%26#039;re having but I%26#039;m sure your %26quot;totohpaste%26quot; is the culprit.
Toothpaste as acne treatment?
My mom and my sister and a lot of girls at school will put toothpaste on their face to get rid of acne or stop it at first signs. I just had a baby and my face broke out, not horrible but noticeable. Does this really work? How long do you leave it on for? Do you put it all over or just on the spots where you are breaking out?
Toothpaste as acne treatment?
not so sure about toothpaste.. although it has a cool mint, but i think u should read this for acne treatment.. http://kitasihat.blogspot.com/search/lab...
Reply:i%26#039;m not sure.. i%26#039;ve heard of people doing that too!
Reply:its supposed to work...dab it on the spots before bed and go to sleep with it on
Reply:Yes, it works. Feels weird, but works. Put a dab on each spot where there is acne for overnight. In the morning, you%26#039;ll most likely see a difference!
Reply:I%26#039;d advise against that, toothpaste is for teeth, nothing else %26amp; it will most probably irritate %26amp; dry your skin out. Just get something over the counter.
Reply:I use toothpaste all the time! I put a tiny layer of it on a big pimple when I get one, and I leave it over night. Don%26#039;t put it everywhere, just a little bit on the big ones. It dries your pimples out. Good luck!
Reply:It works more or less by drying out your skin. It works pretty well. Put it on just the breakout spots before you go to bed. Wash it off in the morning.
Reply:my friend did the same thing.she puts little dabs on wherever her acne is, and she sleeps with it on. in the mo r ning she washes it off.
but u shud also use ur reguualr face wash.
Reply:toothpaste is ok to use. just dab it on the areas that the pimple is at. Wait until the toothpaste dries and then you can take it off. Not sure if it works real good. What works best is probably a facial scrub that cleans pours and gets rid of zits.
Reply:use only white toothpaste, wash your face first, put it only on the spots with an active breakout/blemish, and sleep that way, wash off in the Am, and if needed repeat for the next couple of nights
it is pretty drying, so don%26#039;t forget to use a non-oily moisturizer (with SPF) during the day
:) happy skin
Reply:I have tried it too-put it on for about the whole night. Then it can start while you are sleeping to make them smaller.
To me, it makes mine get smaller like as if I smooshed them out some un-noticable way. Just don%26#039;t use it every night, like every one night, then a wash then the next night, and so on.
Reply:i heard it works.
i tried it once.
i put a little on the spots where i needed to..
and let it dry.. left it on overnight..
took it off in the morning..
and it seemed less noticeable.
but now i%26#039;ve heard that it actually clogs your pores...so i%26#039;m not quite sure if it%26#039;s really a good idea.
proactiv works quite well, though :)
Reply:what i do is i put on a dot of toothpaste before bed on the spot w/ acne. the tooth paste drys up the oils in your skin around the acne which gets rid of it. after maybe 2-4 nights of doing this, the acne is gone. POOF!!!
Reply:no.. that was an old myth that it works.. i think it depends on if your skin is dry or oily. it may break you out even more. u wont want it to burn your face either. i say try it and if it burns wash it off. if it doesnt burn, maybe its for u. i would see a dermatologist to get a better instruction on what to do.
Reply:Its helps to dry the pimple out but it doesn%26#039;t help for acne all the way around. If you have nothing else available go for the toothpaste. However, there are other spot treatments available on the market that work a lot better. There is something called nixoderm that is very good as a spot treatment you can find it at beauty supply stores.
This is also one that is very good and celebrities swear by it. Its like magic in a bottle.
Mario Badescu - Drying Lotion
http://www.mariobadescu.com/productDetai...
Reply:Well, I%26#039;m pretty sure that it does work because my cousins put it on and they don%26#039;t have any acne at all. Just put it on the spots before bed and then wash it off. Do not put it on your eyes! I%26#039;m not sue how long you leave it on though.
Reply:I haven%26#039;t heard of that, but it might work!
Reply:Many acne sufferers insist that toothpaste has helped reduce the size of their pimples. When you hear favorable experiences with a particular home treatment for acne, you can definitely be tempted to try it. Before you do, though, keep some tips in mind.
Do Not %26quot;Paste%26quot; Your Face
If you decide to try toothpaste as your home treatment for acne, make sure that you apply toothpaste sparingly. Use traditional toothpaste as gel toothpaste won’t be as effective. If you have back acne or acne on your shoulders, you might want to try applying toothpaste there to see how this home treatment for acne works for you. That way if you have a negative reaction you will easily be able to conceal it. Part of the reason this treatment is successful for some is because the toothpaste dehydrates the pimple.
If after trying this home treatment for acne on your back, you would like to try it on your face, dab just the smallest amount possible on one pimple. Don’t try this home treatment for acne on all your pimples until you first do a spot test on just one pimple. If you react favorably, you can then try this home treatment for acne more often. You can also experiment with different toothpaste brands such as Crest, Colgate, and Aquafresh.
Reply:It could work, but you should be careful, you could burn your skin (like leaving a mark not literally burnt :) if you leave it too long on your face. I actually tried it a few years ago, but I didnt have acne per se, my problem was more of a few isolated little pimples and it actually helped me.
Reply:Apply some toothpaste on the acne before bed, by morning it should be noticeably better. Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
Reply:yes it helps dry it help - but tea tree oil is even better for that and if you really want a pi mple to magically dissapear in less than a day - use cold sore cream on it. it will be red, but it will go so quick.
Reply:Oh don%26#039;t do it. It works BUT it burnt my face. litterally burnt the skin off. It hurt so bad it was worse then a sunburn. Don%26#039;t do it. I warn you. If you use it only do it once......
Reply:I%26#039;ve heard the same, never tried it though. I have some friends that have and they said it works. They just dab a little on the spots before they go to sleep. I dont break out very much, but the times i do i%26#039;ve been tempted to try it... it just sounds kinda icky to me. Good Luck!!!
Reply:Dap a little on the particular spot right before you go to bed! It really does help!
Reply:You leave it on the day and rinse it. It dries up the pimple, not much of a treatment.
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Toothpaste as acne treatment?
not so sure about toothpaste.. although it has a cool mint, but i think u should read this for acne treatment.. http://kitasihat.blogspot.com/search/lab...
Reply:i%26#039;m not sure.. i%26#039;ve heard of people doing that too!
Reply:its supposed to work...dab it on the spots before bed and go to sleep with it on
Reply:Yes, it works. Feels weird, but works. Put a dab on each spot where there is acne for overnight. In the morning, you%26#039;ll most likely see a difference!
Reply:I%26#039;d advise against that, toothpaste is for teeth, nothing else %26amp; it will most probably irritate %26amp; dry your skin out. Just get something over the counter.
Reply:I use toothpaste all the time! I put a tiny layer of it on a big pimple when I get one, and I leave it over night. Don%26#039;t put it everywhere, just a little bit on the big ones. It dries your pimples out. Good luck!
Reply:It works more or less by drying out your skin. It works pretty well. Put it on just the breakout spots before you go to bed. Wash it off in the morning.
Reply:my friend did the same thing.she puts little dabs on wherever her acne is, and she sleeps with it on. in the mo r ning she washes it off.
but u shud also use ur reguualr face wash.
Reply:toothpaste is ok to use. just dab it on the areas that the pimple is at. Wait until the toothpaste dries and then you can take it off. Not sure if it works real good. What works best is probably a facial scrub that cleans pours and gets rid of zits.
Reply:use only white toothpaste, wash your face first, put it only on the spots with an active breakout/blemish, and sleep that way, wash off in the Am, and if needed repeat for the next couple of nights
it is pretty drying, so don%26#039;t forget to use a non-oily moisturizer (with SPF) during the day
:) happy skin
Reply:I have tried it too-put it on for about the whole night. Then it can start while you are sleeping to make them smaller.
To me, it makes mine get smaller like as if I smooshed them out some un-noticable way. Just don%26#039;t use it every night, like every one night, then a wash then the next night, and so on.
Reply:i heard it works.
i tried it once.
i put a little on the spots where i needed to..
and let it dry.. left it on overnight..
took it off in the morning..
and it seemed less noticeable.
but now i%26#039;ve heard that it actually clogs your pores...so i%26#039;m not quite sure if it%26#039;s really a good idea.
proactiv works quite well, though :)
Reply:what i do is i put on a dot of toothpaste before bed on the spot w/ acne. the tooth paste drys up the oils in your skin around the acne which gets rid of it. after maybe 2-4 nights of doing this, the acne is gone. POOF!!!
Reply:no.. that was an old myth that it works.. i think it depends on if your skin is dry or oily. it may break you out even more. u wont want it to burn your face either. i say try it and if it burns wash it off. if it doesnt burn, maybe its for u. i would see a dermatologist to get a better instruction on what to do.
Reply:Its helps to dry the pimple out but it doesn%26#039;t help for acne all the way around. If you have nothing else available go for the toothpaste. However, there are other spot treatments available on the market that work a lot better. There is something called nixoderm that is very good as a spot treatment you can find it at beauty supply stores.
This is also one that is very good and celebrities swear by it. Its like magic in a bottle.
Mario Badescu - Drying Lotion
http://www.mariobadescu.com/productDetai...
Reply:Well, I%26#039;m pretty sure that it does work because my cousins put it on and they don%26#039;t have any acne at all. Just put it on the spots before bed and then wash it off. Do not put it on your eyes! I%26#039;m not sue how long you leave it on though.
Reply:I haven%26#039;t heard of that, but it might work!
Reply:Many acne sufferers insist that toothpaste has helped reduce the size of their pimples. When you hear favorable experiences with a particular home treatment for acne, you can definitely be tempted to try it. Before you do, though, keep some tips in mind.
Do Not %26quot;Paste%26quot; Your Face
If you decide to try toothpaste as your home treatment for acne, make sure that you apply toothpaste sparingly. Use traditional toothpaste as gel toothpaste won’t be as effective. If you have back acne or acne on your shoulders, you might want to try applying toothpaste there to see how this home treatment for acne works for you. That way if you have a negative reaction you will easily be able to conceal it. Part of the reason this treatment is successful for some is because the toothpaste dehydrates the pimple.
If after trying this home treatment for acne on your back, you would like to try it on your face, dab just the smallest amount possible on one pimple. Don’t try this home treatment for acne on all your pimples until you first do a spot test on just one pimple. If you react favorably, you can then try this home treatment for acne more often. You can also experiment with different toothpaste brands such as Crest, Colgate, and Aquafresh.
Reply:It could work, but you should be careful, you could burn your skin (like leaving a mark not literally burnt :) if you leave it too long on your face. I actually tried it a few years ago, but I didnt have acne per se, my problem was more of a few isolated little pimples and it actually helped me.
Reply:Apply some toothpaste on the acne before bed, by morning it should be noticeably better. Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
Reply:yes it helps dry it help - but tea tree oil is even better for that and if you really want a pi mple to magically dissapear in less than a day - use cold sore cream on it. it will be red, but it will go so quick.
Reply:Oh don%26#039;t do it. It works BUT it burnt my face. litterally burnt the skin off. It hurt so bad it was worse then a sunburn. Don%26#039;t do it. I warn you. If you use it only do it once......
Reply:I%26#039;ve heard the same, never tried it though. I have some friends that have and they said it works. They just dab a little on the spots before they go to sleep. I dont break out very much, but the times i do i%26#039;ve been tempted to try it... it just sounds kinda icky to me. Good Luck!!!
Reply:Dap a little on the particular spot right before you go to bed! It really does help!
Reply:You leave it on the day and rinse it. It dries up the pimple, not much of a treatment.
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Toothpaste + zits = clear???
does this work???? what kind of toothpaste? MINT?!? CINNAMON??? which one and does it even work
Toothpaste + zits = clear???
yes it works and you can use any kind!
Reply:It has to be the white kind, not the blue gel, glittery kind.
All it does is dry them out to make them go away faster. It doesnt get rid of them completely.
Reply:it works because it dries out the excess oil that can cause the pimple to get any larger. make sure its the paste and not the gel kind. leave it on overnight and wash it off in the morning for better results:D
Reply:anykind, it%26#039;s the detergent in the toothpaste that does the trick.
Reply:i%26#039;ve used it before. Personally i reckon the hottest mint you can find.
like the EXTREME CLEAN one.
but if you%26#039;ve got sensitive skin i%26#039;d just stick to the normal mint one.
-wash your face (buy antibacterial facewash -eg, teatreeoil facewash, or emerginC facewash if you can. trust me it works!)
-pat dry with a CLEAN towel
-dab a bit of toothpaste over your zit
-go to sleep, but wait until the toothpaste hardens first, otherwise you%26#039;ll get it everywhere, which is a pain.
-in the morning wash it off with the antibacterial cleanser
and your done!
it should%26#039;ve reduced swelling and should be getting much better.
just cover it with some concealer and you%26#039;ll be fine. no one will even notice.
make sure you dont burn your skin with the toothpaste btw.
:) good luck.
Reply:NO NO NO!! it will only dry out ur skin and leave your pimple dried up and even redder. bad idea. try noxema face wash.
Reply:use the white. its this ingredient in the toothpaste, i think it starts w/ an F, that does that, and i think all toothpastes have it, but im not sure. i used a blue kind that i had, and it worked, but i think the white ones r best/ they don%26#039;t go away in just one night, but they do shrink a lot!! the zit will be gone with 2 days if u put paste on them both nights. good luck w/ur zits!!! :]
Reply:NO don%26#039;t do it!
toothpaste is used for teeth! it has a strong substance in it that can cause a reaction to the stuff on your teeth... not on anything else! it%26#039;s MADE for teeth! not spots... you%26#039;ll soon see that if you use toothpaste on spots, later on in life you will develop PITS... which is literally like craters found on the moon! basically the toothpaste kinda like burns away your skin, causing a hole on your face.
don%26#039;t do it! don%26#039;t listen to those who said yes above... !
i know because my sister tried it.. and she has been scarred for life!!
Reply:plain white [mint?] toothpaste....
it works a little if you%26#039;re looking to dry them out
Reply:any tooth paste
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Toothpaste + zits = clear???
yes it works and you can use any kind!
Reply:It has to be the white kind, not the blue gel, glittery kind.
All it does is dry them out to make them go away faster. It doesnt get rid of them completely.
Reply:it works because it dries out the excess oil that can cause the pimple to get any larger. make sure its the paste and not the gel kind. leave it on overnight and wash it off in the morning for better results:D
Reply:anykind, it%26#039;s the detergent in the toothpaste that does the trick.
Reply:i%26#039;ve used it before. Personally i reckon the hottest mint you can find.
like the EXTREME CLEAN one.
but if you%26#039;ve got sensitive skin i%26#039;d just stick to the normal mint one.
-wash your face (buy antibacterial facewash -eg, teatreeoil facewash, or emerginC facewash if you can. trust me it works!)
-pat dry with a CLEAN towel
-dab a bit of toothpaste over your zit
-go to sleep, but wait until the toothpaste hardens first, otherwise you%26#039;ll get it everywhere, which is a pain.
-in the morning wash it off with the antibacterial cleanser
and your done!
it should%26#039;ve reduced swelling and should be getting much better.
just cover it with some concealer and you%26#039;ll be fine. no one will even notice.
make sure you dont burn your skin with the toothpaste btw.
:) good luck.
Reply:NO NO NO!! it will only dry out ur skin and leave your pimple dried up and even redder. bad idea. try noxema face wash.
Reply:use the white. its this ingredient in the toothpaste, i think it starts w/ an F, that does that, and i think all toothpastes have it, but im not sure. i used a blue kind that i had, and it worked, but i think the white ones r best/ they don%26#039;t go away in just one night, but they do shrink a lot!! the zit will be gone with 2 days if u put paste on them both nights. good luck w/ur zits!!! :]
Reply:NO don%26#039;t do it!
toothpaste is used for teeth! it has a strong substance in it that can cause a reaction to the stuff on your teeth... not on anything else! it%26#039;s MADE for teeth! not spots... you%26#039;ll soon see that if you use toothpaste on spots, later on in life you will develop PITS... which is literally like craters found on the moon! basically the toothpaste kinda like burns away your skin, causing a hole on your face.
don%26#039;t do it! don%26#039;t listen to those who said yes above... !
i know because my sister tried it.. and she has been scarred for life!!
Reply:plain white [mint?] toothpaste....
it works a little if you%26#039;re looking to dry them out
Reply:any tooth paste
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Toothpaste on zit?
ok so i have a zit not big a small one but its noticeable
I heard if you put toothpaste on it, it will come off fast
exactly how do you do it?? (step by step)
plz and thank u =]
Toothpaste on zit?
1.wet you face with cold water
2.then put sum toothpaste on the pimple or zit
3.let it stay there for 5-10 min then wash it of
(you could even do that when you Get In The Shower)
Reply:okay well i have only done this 1 time but my bestfriend does it alll the time haha so hers what you do ..its very simple
1) make sure nothing is over the zit clothes,hair,etc..
2) get the toothpaste and put asome on. make sure it covers all of the infected area.
3)let it dry and then just wash it off and go to bed and by the morning it should be gone or it should look better.
Reply:I used to hear that worked...
but lately i%26#039;ve been hearing that toothpaste actually clogs your pores... but i dont know.
i tried it once, though.
i just put a little bit of toothpaste on it..
let it dry..
left it on overnight..
and when i woke up the next morning,i took off the toothpaste...and it seemed a little less noticeable.
Reply:when i get a zit i do use toothpaste sometimes but it does not clear the zit it only dry it up.i would put a little bit on finger n leave it on over night. if it leaves a scar u can try esoterica cream from walgreens,cvs,ect....about 5-6 dollars. worked wonders on my skin.if i do break out now the esoterica clears it right up. my doctor recommended it n its the best.
Reply:Apply some toothpaste on the acne before bed, by morning it should be noticeably better. Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
Reply:The only advice I am going to give you about tooth paste on zits is this. My sister had done this idea less than a month ago, because i seen it on Y!A. My sister has bad acne and blemishes because of constant use of make up clogging her pores (btw she is 14), she had place a small amount on the zit and let it sit there on her face overnight. Bad Idea, within 3 days of doing this her face became very dry and the break outs became worse. This is her experience, several people on Y!A advised for toothpaste to stay on zit overnite till morning and wash it off. It might work for some but not others...good luck. I told her to stick with the old fashion soap (like dial) and warm water, than rinse soap off with cold water to close pores.
Reply:works!
1. wash your face just like normal
2.vasiline or other face lotion in a thin layer
3. proxcide the infected area [pre caution]
4. then rub a little spot of toothpaste on the infected areas
5. make sure its a really minty paste or really cinnamony something zesty what ever makes that stong taste is what kills the bacteria causing the zit.
let it sit over night!
good luck, you can also try mouth wash instead of peroxcide
I heard if you put toothpaste on it, it will come off fast
exactly how do you do it?? (step by step)
plz and thank u =]
Toothpaste on zit?
1.wet you face with cold water
2.then put sum toothpaste on the pimple or zit
3.let it stay there for 5-10 min then wash it of
(you could even do that when you Get In The Shower)
Reply:okay well i have only done this 1 time but my bestfriend does it alll the time haha so hers what you do ..its very simple
1) make sure nothing is over the zit clothes,hair,etc..
2) get the toothpaste and put asome on. make sure it covers all of the infected area.
3)let it dry and then just wash it off and go to bed and by the morning it should be gone or it should look better.
Reply:I used to hear that worked...
but lately i%26#039;ve been hearing that toothpaste actually clogs your pores... but i dont know.
i tried it once, though.
i just put a little bit of toothpaste on it..
let it dry..
left it on overnight..
and when i woke up the next morning,i took off the toothpaste...and it seemed a little less noticeable.
Reply:when i get a zit i do use toothpaste sometimes but it does not clear the zit it only dry it up.i would put a little bit on finger n leave it on over night. if it leaves a scar u can try esoterica cream from walgreens,cvs,ect....about 5-6 dollars. worked wonders on my skin.if i do break out now the esoterica clears it right up. my doctor recommended it n its the best.
Reply:Apply some toothpaste on the acne before bed, by morning it should be noticeably better. Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
Reply:The only advice I am going to give you about tooth paste on zits is this. My sister had done this idea less than a month ago, because i seen it on Y!A. My sister has bad acne and blemishes because of constant use of make up clogging her pores (btw she is 14), she had place a small amount on the zit and let it sit there on her face overnight. Bad Idea, within 3 days of doing this her face became very dry and the break outs became worse. This is her experience, several people on Y!A advised for toothpaste to stay on zit overnite till morning and wash it off. It might work for some but not others...good luck. I told her to stick with the old fashion soap (like dial) and warm water, than rinse soap off with cold water to close pores.
Reply:works!
1. wash your face just like normal
2.vasiline or other face lotion in a thin layer
3. proxcide the infected area [pre caution]
4. then rub a little spot of toothpaste on the infected areas
5. make sure its a really minty paste or really cinnamony something zesty what ever makes that stong taste is what kills the bacteria causing the zit.
let it sit over night!
good luck, you can also try mouth wash instead of peroxcide
Toothpaste chemical + physical changes?
What r the chemical formula or makeup of toothpaste, active ingredients, chemical + physical changes?
Toothpaste chemical + physical changes?
In essence, toothpaste contains a detergent, microfine silica granules and a thickening agent, as well as stannous fluoride to help strengthen your teeth. Some may have breath fresheners, whitening agents, etc., as well. Toothpaste, like catsup, is thixotrophic--it liquefies under pressure or movement. Here%26#039;s a good link on this amazing property:
Toothpaste chemical + physical changes?
In essence, toothpaste contains a detergent, microfine silica granules and a thickening agent, as well as stannous fluoride to help strengthen your teeth. Some may have breath fresheners, whitening agents, etc., as well. Toothpaste, like catsup, is thixotrophic--it liquefies under pressure or movement. Here%26#039;s a good link on this amazing property:
Toothpaste and olive oils made stretch marks look more purple help?
It also caused the dark ones to become purple.
I also use palmers cocoa butter along with it but at different times and vaseline intesive cream but at a different time.
oh the toothpaste is colgate.
Toothpaste and olive oils made stretch marks look more purple help?
who told u to put olives and toothpaste on them?
just keep applying the cocoa butter and nuthing else w/it and u should see sum results.
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I also use palmers cocoa butter along with it but at different times and vaseline intesive cream but at a different time.
oh the toothpaste is colgate.
Toothpaste and olive oils made stretch marks look more purple help?
who told u to put olives and toothpaste on them?
just keep applying the cocoa butter and nuthing else w/it and u should see sum results.
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Toothpaste and tooth brush to use with braces?
Please let me k now a brand of toothpaste and a toothbrush that is best to use for braces i%26#039;m getting them in august and i wanna be prepared thanks and also a floss that is good i wanna get a rechargeable toothbrush please let me know
Toothpaste and tooth brush to use with braces?
this sites talk about great ways to take care of your teeth and what types of things to use
http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/care_of_...
Reply:arm and hammer is the toothpaste for me... it whitens your teeth and keeps them looking white and clean
Reply:Electric toothbrush are no good it will break the braces and coast you money to fix %26#039;em. Get this thing called super floss for your floss. Any old toothpaste will work. But get a fluoride type of mouthwash. Good Luck.
P.S. It doesn%26#039;t hurt getting them on. just the day after
Toothpaste and tooth brush to use with braces?
this sites talk about great ways to take care of your teeth and what types of things to use
http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/care_of_...
Reply:arm and hammer is the toothpaste for me... it whitens your teeth and keeps them looking white and clean
Reply:Electric toothbrush are no good it will break the braces and coast you money to fix %26#039;em. Get this thing called super floss for your floss. Any old toothpaste will work. But get a fluoride type of mouthwash. Good Luck.
P.S. It doesn%26#039;t hurt getting them on. just the day after
Toothpaste on my sidekick. Will it get rid of scratches like on a CD?
My sidekick hit the ground the other day and theres a scratch on the screen. Its bothering the HELL out of me.
I%26#039;ve heard of using toothpaste to get rid of scratches, will it work the same?
The sidekick has hard plastic on it. (When you put pressure on it, that weird color doesn%26#039;t come up like on a computer LCD screen.)
I%26#039;m not using water, so it wouldn%26#039;t cause water damage.
Has anyone done this or know any other ways?
I also have scratches on the silver part that are noticeable, anything I can do for those?
Serious answers only, please.
Cheers.
Toothpaste on my sidekick. Will it get rid of scratches like on a CD?
The toothpaste should work. If it is really bad buy a broken sidekick on ebay that looks like it is better and use it for the parts.
Good luck
I%26#039;ve heard of using toothpaste to get rid of scratches, will it work the same?
The sidekick has hard plastic on it. (When you put pressure on it, that weird color doesn%26#039;t come up like on a computer LCD screen.)
I%26#039;m not using water, so it wouldn%26#039;t cause water damage.
Has anyone done this or know any other ways?
I also have scratches on the silver part that are noticeable, anything I can do for those?
Serious answers only, please.
Cheers.
Toothpaste on my sidekick. Will it get rid of scratches like on a CD?
The toothpaste should work. If it is really bad buy a broken sidekick on ebay that looks like it is better and use it for the parts.
Good luck
Toothpaste on the face!!!!?
people say that if u put toothpaste on your face your pimples will go away, but i dont know how!:-p i know it sounds kinda dumb but can anyone tell me how. also if you know any other ways to get rid of pimples please tell me!!!
Toothpaste on the face!!!!?
they say that if u put toothpaste like colgate (the regular one) overnight the pimples get dried up. i tried that it dint exzactly work.
i recommend u dont put toothpaste.
to make pimples go away 1. wash your face twice daily with a medicated acne wash.
2. drink atleast 8-10 glasses of water
3. exercising also helps a lot.
4. u can also try using benzyol peroxide.
5. Dont touch ur face.
6. dont let hair on your face.
7. cleanse your face before u go to bed.
Reply:I don%26#039;t think so.Washing the face with cold water and with mild face wash regularly may reduce pimples.
Reply:wash you face
Reply:Toothpaste on your pimples won%26#039;t work. A lot of those %26#039;quick fix%26#039; fads that are sold and advertised don%26#039;t work either. If you have bad acne you may need to go and see a dermatologist, who will most likely prescribe you a treatment. If this not an option, try buying something with benzyl peroxide in it. You should also maintain a healthy diet and drink a lot of water. I also suggest using Neutrogena Deep Clean face wash, which works wonders. Good luck :D
Reply:any type of mint effect will heal the pimples,i did try and is very effective,but apply it with little water so as to make it little dilute or will leave that part oif the skin very dry
Reply:No !
It will never work.
Reply:i saw on the tyra banks show and read in a magazine that getting aspirin and crushing it and adding lemon juice to make a thick paste works.
Reply:BIG NO NO!!!!!!
Toothpaste on the face!!!!?
they say that if u put toothpaste like colgate (the regular one) overnight the pimples get dried up. i tried that it dint exzactly work.
i recommend u dont put toothpaste.
to make pimples go away 1. wash your face twice daily with a medicated acne wash.
2. drink atleast 8-10 glasses of water
3. exercising also helps a lot.
4. u can also try using benzyol peroxide.
5. Dont touch ur face.
6. dont let hair on your face.
7. cleanse your face before u go to bed.
Reply:I don%26#039;t think so.Washing the face with cold water and with mild face wash regularly may reduce pimples.
Reply:wash you face
Reply:Toothpaste on your pimples won%26#039;t work. A lot of those %26#039;quick fix%26#039; fads that are sold and advertised don%26#039;t work either. If you have bad acne you may need to go and see a dermatologist, who will most likely prescribe you a treatment. If this not an option, try buying something with benzyl peroxide in it. You should also maintain a healthy diet and drink a lot of water. I also suggest using Neutrogena Deep Clean face wash, which works wonders. Good luck :D
Reply:any type of mint effect will heal the pimples,i did try and is very effective,but apply it with little water so as to make it little dilute or will leave that part oif the skin very dry
Reply:No !
It will never work.
Reply:i saw on the tyra banks show and read in a magazine that getting aspirin and crushing it and adding lemon juice to make a thick paste works.
Reply:BIG NO NO!!!!!!
Toothpaste from China ?
What brands of Toothpaste are imported from China?
Toothpaste from China ?
Good question! They%26#039;re poisoning our animals. I just tossed out all mine after your question. It%26#039;s a generic and says %26quot;Product of China%26quot;
THANK-YOU!!!!!!!!!
Baby Teeth
Toothpaste from China ?
Good question! They%26#039;re poisoning our animals. I just tossed out all mine after your question. It%26#039;s a generic and says %26quot;Product of China%26quot;
THANK-YOU!!!!!!!!!
Baby Teeth
ToothPaste Question???
On the news, (i live in Oklahoma) the said that some of the ToothPaste that was made in China and in other area had %26quot;pestisides%26quot; in it. Did anyone else hear about this? I checked mine and it come from the USA. Please share any info about this situation....Thanks
ToothPaste Question???
It has been on TV,local news(radio and TV) and 60 minutes did a piece on this problem.
Colgate is the brand that is fraudulent and faulty!
No where does it say made in the USA or endorsed by the American Dental Society/Association.
All where purchased in cheap discount stores (for the present time) such as %26quot;family dollar, dollar stores%26quot;.
An ongoing problem,recalled and to be destroyed. Not the first nor do they expect it to be the last time it happens.
* Remember the scare w/pet foods, snacks,now this!
Check your local TV web sites under health or recalls ; news should be there to read.
It will teach us the hard way, cheap isn%26#039;t always the choice nor should we forget to read the labels.
Reply:Your quite welcome!
I have aways and will continue to use Crest, every study endorses it.
Look Ma %26quot;no cavities%26quot;! lol Report It
Reply:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
P07-97
June 1, 2007
FDA Advises Consumers to Avoid Toothpaste From China
FDA Detains One Contaminated Shipment, Issues Import Alert
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today warned consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as made in China, and issued an import alert to prevent toothpaste containing the poisonous chemical diethylene glycol (DEG) from entering the United States.
DEG is used in antifreeze and as a solvent.
Consumers should examine toothpaste products for labeling that says the product is made in China. Out of an abundance of caution, FDA suggests that consumers throw away toothpaste with that labeling. FDA is concerned that these products may contain %26quot;diethylene glycol,%26quot; also known as %26quot;diglycol.%26quot;
FDA is not aware of any U.S. reports of poisonings from toothpaste containing DEG. However, the agency is concerned about potential risks from chronic exposure to DEG and exposure to DEG in certain populations, such as children and individuals with kidney or liver disease. DEG in toothpaste has a low but meaningful risk of toxicity and injury to these populations. Toothpaste is not intended to be swallowed, but FDA is concerned about unintentional swallowing or ingestion of toothpaste containing DEG.
FDA has identified the following brands of toothpaste from China that contain DEG and are included in the import alert: Cooldent Fluoride; Cooldent Spearmint; Cooldent ICE; Dr. Cool, Everfresh Toothpaste; Superdent Toothpaste; Clean Rite Toothpaste; Oralmax Extreme; Oral Bright Fresh Spearmint Flavor; Bright Max Peppermint Flavor; ShiR Fresh Mint Fluoride Paste; DentaPro; DentaKleen; and DentaKleen Junior. Manufacturers of these products are: Goldcredit International Enterprises Limited; Goldcredit International Trading Company Limited; and Suzhou City Jinmao Daily Chemicals Company Limited. The products typically are sold at low-cost, “bargain” retail outlets.
Reply:There was a news segment that said don%26#039;t buy toothpaste at dollar stores because it might have come from China and other countries that don%26#039;t have our standards. They said if your toothpaste is from the US or Canada then it%26#039;s ok.
Reply:i think other toothpaste contains harmful ingredients that can impair health. if you want to have a an oral care product that you can make as daily oral routine that is safe and effective in cleaning the mouth, teeth and gums consider this link http://www.maximumteethwhitening.com
ToothPaste Question???
It has been on TV,local news(radio and TV) and 60 minutes did a piece on this problem.
Colgate is the brand that is fraudulent and faulty!
No where does it say made in the USA or endorsed by the American Dental Society/Association.
All where purchased in cheap discount stores (for the present time) such as %26quot;family dollar, dollar stores%26quot;.
An ongoing problem,recalled and to be destroyed. Not the first nor do they expect it to be the last time it happens.
* Remember the scare w/pet foods, snacks,now this!
Check your local TV web sites under health or recalls ; news should be there to read.
It will teach us the hard way, cheap isn%26#039;t always the choice nor should we forget to read the labels.
Reply:Your quite welcome!
I have aways and will continue to use Crest, every study endorses it.
Look Ma %26quot;no cavities%26quot;! lol Report It
Reply:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
P07-97
June 1, 2007
FDA Advises Consumers to Avoid Toothpaste From China
FDA Detains One Contaminated Shipment, Issues Import Alert
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today warned consumers to avoid using tubes of toothpaste labeled as made in China, and issued an import alert to prevent toothpaste containing the poisonous chemical diethylene glycol (DEG) from entering the United States.
DEG is used in antifreeze and as a solvent.
Consumers should examine toothpaste products for labeling that says the product is made in China. Out of an abundance of caution, FDA suggests that consumers throw away toothpaste with that labeling. FDA is concerned that these products may contain %26quot;diethylene glycol,%26quot; also known as %26quot;diglycol.%26quot;
FDA is not aware of any U.S. reports of poisonings from toothpaste containing DEG. However, the agency is concerned about potential risks from chronic exposure to DEG and exposure to DEG in certain populations, such as children and individuals with kidney or liver disease. DEG in toothpaste has a low but meaningful risk of toxicity and injury to these populations. Toothpaste is not intended to be swallowed, but FDA is concerned about unintentional swallowing or ingestion of toothpaste containing DEG.
FDA has identified the following brands of toothpaste from China that contain DEG and are included in the import alert: Cooldent Fluoride; Cooldent Spearmint; Cooldent ICE; Dr. Cool, Everfresh Toothpaste; Superdent Toothpaste; Clean Rite Toothpaste; Oralmax Extreme; Oral Bright Fresh Spearmint Flavor; Bright Max Peppermint Flavor; ShiR Fresh Mint Fluoride Paste; DentaPro; DentaKleen; and DentaKleen Junior. Manufacturers of these products are: Goldcredit International Enterprises Limited; Goldcredit International Trading Company Limited; and Suzhou City Jinmao Daily Chemicals Company Limited. The products typically are sold at low-cost, “bargain” retail outlets.
Reply:There was a news segment that said don%26#039;t buy toothpaste at dollar stores because it might have come from China and other countries that don%26#039;t have our standards. They said if your toothpaste is from the US or Canada then it%26#039;s ok.
Reply:i think other toothpaste contains harmful ingredients that can impair health. if you want to have a an oral care product that you can make as daily oral routine that is safe and effective in cleaning the mouth, teeth and gums consider this link http://www.maximumteethwhitening.com
Toothpaste burn?
I had a huge break-out on my forehead and my friend told me to apply toothpaste overnight. I can%26#039;t believe I listened to her!!!
Now I have a huge dry patch on my forehead. The acne is still there, but it%26#039;s not raised, so I can%26#039;t get rid of it. And the skin around it is dry and leathery and pink. [just the top layer though]
I exofiliate twice a day, apply vitamin E gel from the soft capsules, eat a flaxseed and vitamin E capsule everyday, and it doesn%26#039;t seem to be getting a whole lot better. It%26#039;s been two days.
What can I do and how long will this last??? I%26#039;m so embarrassed! I%26#039;ve been wearing my bangs down to cover up my forehead but you can still tell that the skin is really bad right now.
Toothpaste burn?
Lol, I am sure you are a teen ager having the prob as opthers. Its natural. But still you must consult some dermatologist, instead of getting help from other unreliable sources.
Best luck!!
Reply:have you tried applying some foundation to the affected area or atleast some consealer
Reply:Toothpaste does dry out pimples. Just cover it with makeup until it goes away. Also, try cocoa butter.
Reply:toothpaste does work try some makeup or something to put over it and im sure u cant tell with ur bangs down
Reply:You could try putting aloe vera gel on it. I love that stuff, it makes burns feel cool and it helps them heal. You can buy it at a drugstore or grocery stores like QFC and Safeway.
Now I have a huge dry patch on my forehead. The acne is still there, but it%26#039;s not raised, so I can%26#039;t get rid of it. And the skin around it is dry and leathery and pink. [just the top layer though]
I exofiliate twice a day, apply vitamin E gel from the soft capsules, eat a flaxseed and vitamin E capsule everyday, and it doesn%26#039;t seem to be getting a whole lot better. It%26#039;s been two days.
What can I do and how long will this last??? I%26#039;m so embarrassed! I%26#039;ve been wearing my bangs down to cover up my forehead but you can still tell that the skin is really bad right now.
Toothpaste burn?
Lol, I am sure you are a teen ager having the prob as opthers. Its natural. But still you must consult some dermatologist, instead of getting help from other unreliable sources.
Best luck!!
Reply:have you tried applying some foundation to the affected area or atleast some consealer
Reply:Toothpaste does dry out pimples. Just cover it with makeup until it goes away. Also, try cocoa butter.
Reply:toothpaste does work try some makeup or something to put over it and im sure u cant tell with ur bangs down
Reply:You could try putting aloe vera gel on it. I love that stuff, it makes burns feel cool and it helps them heal. You can buy it at a drugstore or grocery stores like QFC and Safeway.
Toothpaste on pimples?
Okay, I have heard about how toothpaste dries pimples up, but do they leave marks or scars or something? Thanks
Toothpaste on pimples?
Nope, works great for me. It can burn for a minuet, but not long. The models do it.
Reply:not that i know of or at least not on my skin
Reply:only put them on to dry them out. if the pimple is already popped, scarring is up in the air. however, if you do use toothpaste, make sure that it%26#039;s white
Reply:rubbing alcohol can clean out all the bacteria in a pimple, and the size usually goes down after i do that but no clue about the toothpaste
Reply:yeah, it dries pimples up and doesn%26#039;t leave any scar. don%26#039;t be afraid of danger, when there isn%26#039;t one!
Reply:they do leave scars by the floride, don%26#039;t even try to put toothpaste on your pimples. USE asprin on your pimple! Im not exactly sure how the steps are how to put asprin on your pimple, JUST WATCH THE TYRA BANK%26#039;S SHOW! i watched it that toothpaste is not right. Don%26#039;t ever use toothpaste. Leaves scars!!!!
DONT LISTEN TO THOSE PEOPLE!! it doesn%26#039;t work. TRUST ME! watch tv. LEARN!
and toothpaste is MEANT for BRUSHING YOUR TEETH, not you face. okay?
Reply:Are you planning to brush with steel wool?
Reply:ya they do.u should just let the pimples sit there and wait till there gone other wise if u put toothpaste on it it would leave marks on your face
Reply:i tried it before because i read in a magazine. for me, it kinda worked but it left my skin feeling dry and irritated. it did get rid of the pimple some and the oil especially since my skin is so oily. maybe next time i should use a milder toothpaste, but i guess it could vary from anybody. you should try it.
Reply:yes they do...but it may depend on the skin type
Reply:I do this all the time and I have never had a problem..
Reply:Toothpaste just dries it out, it wouldn%26#039;t leave scar. Picking is what causes scars.
Reply:Yes they do! I put tooth paste on my pimple, and the next moring I had a big scab right on my cheek...It lasted for a week but its was so embarrsing..lol!
Reply:Acne %26amp; blackheads Home Remedies
1. Put toothpaste on your pimple before you go to bed, should help reduce swelling overnight. Make sure it is the paste not the gel. One of the most popular acne home remedies.
2. Wash your face twice a day in warm salty water. This should leave your face oil free without aggravating the acne.
3. Apply a paste of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves over the face every night for 10-15 minutes and washed with warm water. This will prevent acne, pimples, blackheads, and wrinkles.
4. Place strawberry leaves on the acne, the alkalinity helps to reduce the swelling.
5. Extract juice of one lemon and mix with equal quantity of rose water. Apply this mixture on the face and let it stay for about half an hour. Wash the face with fresh water. About 15 days application helps cure acne, pimples and reduces blemishes and scars.
6. Another method is to massage the face with the skin of lemon before washing with lukewarm water.
7. Apply fresh mint juice over the face every night for the treatment of acne, pimples, insect stings, eczema, scabies, %26amp; other skin infections.
8. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. At least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables should be included in your diet. All acne home remedies should include a healthy diet.
9. A couple of garlic cloves, crushed and dabbed on the face 1-2 times a day. One of the smellier acne home remedies!
10. Home face wash for acne: Mix together 1 or 2mls each of the following: witch hazel, tea-tree and sweet fennel essential oils, adding essential oil of geranium for women and essential oil of rosewood for men. Mix with 300mls of water. Shake before use, as the oils will float on top of the water during storage. Dab affected areas with cotton wool two or three times a day. The oils will clean and unclog giving antibiotic-like protection to the skin.
Reply:I have tried this at home remedy. Dried my skin, but didn%26#039;t help the pimples. Best thing I have found is tea tree oil from the body shop. Has not irritated or dried my skin out. The zit is gone in two days. If you put the stuff on it, just when it starts to hurt. It will never develop, just disappear.
Reply:NOPE dont use toothepaste it%26#039;s not good for ur pimples and leaves scars but instead crush asprin and use that on the pimple it works :)
Reply:Keep the toothpaste on the pimple for 5 minutes maximum, otherwise it will burn the skin badly.
Reply:Please don%26#039;t use toothpaste! I listened to my friend and dabbed a tiny amount and covered it with a bandage overnight. When I woke up, my pimple had swollen and the skin around it was all scabby and gross.
Basically, it%26#039;s a total MYTH that toothpaste works. The chemicals in toothpaste are meant to kill everything on your teeth, why on earth would you put that on your face which has delicate skin?
Reply:as Kailey B mentioned, toothpase does not work. They talked about it on Tyra Banks show when Allure magazine editor was on. She said it is a total myth and that there are now so many chemicals in toothpaste these days that it will actually dry your skin out and probably make it worse.
a better method is to take regular old aspirin. crush it up and then drop some water on it to make a paste. Apply that to the zit. the salsylic acid in aspirin is much better at fighting zits.
Reply:I have an acne treatment that has won me the best answer better then fifteen times. Often, the person who voted it the best answer was amazed at how well it worked, even those who had severe cases of acne. I%26#039;ll copy and paste it below.
Use a hot compress on it, and then use cool water to close the pores. Do the process over and over again, about five or six times. Use soap to wash the area, and then treat it with an alcohol soaked cotton ball. It should be gone within five to six hours.
Here are some of the previous comments I got from those who voted it as the best answer,
omg thank you! u r sooo awsome now my school pic will look GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Thank u so muc 4 ur help!!!
It helped alot of my acne. thanks!
Hey! THAT REALLY WORKS MAN THANX A LOT!!!
Wow This Like Really worked!!!! Thanks! Now i don%26#039;t have a big huge zit!!! Thank you much!
thanks so much..it was gone..it was right onmy chin but thanks soooooooooo much i owe u big time...
THANKS A LOT MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I tried this a couple hours ago and it is already starting to clear up. THANKS!
Thanks for the info! It worked!
OMG! it worked. I will say i was skeptical, but I%26#039;m back to being my gorgeous self ;)
thanks!
Thanks it worked awesomely good
Toothpaste on pimples?
Nope, works great for me. It can burn for a minuet, but not long. The models do it.
Reply:not that i know of or at least not on my skin
Reply:only put them on to dry them out. if the pimple is already popped, scarring is up in the air. however, if you do use toothpaste, make sure that it%26#039;s white
Reply:rubbing alcohol can clean out all the bacteria in a pimple, and the size usually goes down after i do that but no clue about the toothpaste
Reply:yeah, it dries pimples up and doesn%26#039;t leave any scar. don%26#039;t be afraid of danger, when there isn%26#039;t one!
Reply:they do leave scars by the floride, don%26#039;t even try to put toothpaste on your pimples. USE asprin on your pimple! Im not exactly sure how the steps are how to put asprin on your pimple, JUST WATCH THE TYRA BANK%26#039;S SHOW! i watched it that toothpaste is not right. Don%26#039;t ever use toothpaste. Leaves scars!!!!
DONT LISTEN TO THOSE PEOPLE!! it doesn%26#039;t work. TRUST ME! watch tv. LEARN!
and toothpaste is MEANT for BRUSHING YOUR TEETH, not you face. okay?
Reply:Are you planning to brush with steel wool?
Reply:ya they do.u should just let the pimples sit there and wait till there gone other wise if u put toothpaste on it it would leave marks on your face
Reply:i tried it before because i read in a magazine. for me, it kinda worked but it left my skin feeling dry and irritated. it did get rid of the pimple some and the oil especially since my skin is so oily. maybe next time i should use a milder toothpaste, but i guess it could vary from anybody. you should try it.
Reply:yes they do...but it may depend on the skin type
Reply:I do this all the time and I have never had a problem..
Reply:Toothpaste just dries it out, it wouldn%26#039;t leave scar. Picking is what causes scars.
Reply:Yes they do! I put tooth paste on my pimple, and the next moring I had a big scab right on my cheek...It lasted for a week but its was so embarrsing..lol!
Reply:Acne %26amp; blackheads Home Remedies
1. Put toothpaste on your pimple before you go to bed, should help reduce swelling overnight. Make sure it is the paste not the gel. One of the most popular acne home remedies.
2. Wash your face twice a day in warm salty water. This should leave your face oil free without aggravating the acne.
3. Apply a paste of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves over the face every night for 10-15 minutes and washed with warm water. This will prevent acne, pimples, blackheads, and wrinkles.
4. Place strawberry leaves on the acne, the alkalinity helps to reduce the swelling.
5. Extract juice of one lemon and mix with equal quantity of rose water. Apply this mixture on the face and let it stay for about half an hour. Wash the face with fresh water. About 15 days application helps cure acne, pimples and reduces blemishes and scars.
6. Another method is to massage the face with the skin of lemon before washing with lukewarm water.
7. Apply fresh mint juice over the face every night for the treatment of acne, pimples, insect stings, eczema, scabies, %26amp; other skin infections.
8. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. At least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables should be included in your diet. All acne home remedies should include a healthy diet.
9. A couple of garlic cloves, crushed and dabbed on the face 1-2 times a day. One of the smellier acne home remedies!
10. Home face wash for acne: Mix together 1 or 2mls each of the following: witch hazel, tea-tree and sweet fennel essential oils, adding essential oil of geranium for women and essential oil of rosewood for men. Mix with 300mls of water. Shake before use, as the oils will float on top of the water during storage. Dab affected areas with cotton wool two or three times a day. The oils will clean and unclog giving antibiotic-like protection to the skin.
Reply:I have tried this at home remedy. Dried my skin, but didn%26#039;t help the pimples. Best thing I have found is tea tree oil from the body shop. Has not irritated or dried my skin out. The zit is gone in two days. If you put the stuff on it, just when it starts to hurt. It will never develop, just disappear.
Reply:NOPE dont use toothepaste it%26#039;s not good for ur pimples and leaves scars but instead crush asprin and use that on the pimple it works :)
Reply:Keep the toothpaste on the pimple for 5 minutes maximum, otherwise it will burn the skin badly.
Reply:Please don%26#039;t use toothpaste! I listened to my friend and dabbed a tiny amount and covered it with a bandage overnight. When I woke up, my pimple had swollen and the skin around it was all scabby and gross.
Basically, it%26#039;s a total MYTH that toothpaste works. The chemicals in toothpaste are meant to kill everything on your teeth, why on earth would you put that on your face which has delicate skin?
Reply:as Kailey B mentioned, toothpase does not work. They talked about it on Tyra Banks show when Allure magazine editor was on. She said it is a total myth and that there are now so many chemicals in toothpaste these days that it will actually dry your skin out and probably make it worse.
a better method is to take regular old aspirin. crush it up and then drop some water on it to make a paste. Apply that to the zit. the salsylic acid in aspirin is much better at fighting zits.
Reply:I have an acne treatment that has won me the best answer better then fifteen times. Often, the person who voted it the best answer was amazed at how well it worked, even those who had severe cases of acne. I%26#039;ll copy and paste it below.
Use a hot compress on it, and then use cool water to close the pores. Do the process over and over again, about five or six times. Use soap to wash the area, and then treat it with an alcohol soaked cotton ball. It should be gone within five to six hours.
Here are some of the previous comments I got from those who voted it as the best answer,
omg thank you! u r sooo awsome now my school pic will look GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Thank u so muc 4 ur help!!!
It helped alot of my acne. thanks!
Hey! THAT REALLY WORKS MAN THANX A LOT!!!
Wow This Like Really worked!!!! Thanks! Now i don%26#039;t have a big huge zit!!! Thank you much!
thanks so much..it was gone..it was right onmy chin but thanks soooooooooo much i owe u big time...
THANKS A LOT MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I tried this a couple hours ago and it is already starting to clear up. THANKS!
Thanks for the info! It worked!
OMG! it worked. I will say i was skeptical, but I%26#039;m back to being my gorgeous self ;)
thanks!
Thanks it worked awesomely good
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