Put down that tooth brush because I’ve got another use for toothpaste doesn’t involve your teeth!

If you’ve got a red, painful blemish (or, in other words, a zit), rub a tiny dot of toothpaste into it. The toothpaste dries up the pimple quickly and painlessly.

I’ve done this numerous times and it works especially well when you do it before bed. I love that you only need a teensy bit of toothpaste and it’s something everyone has around the house.

Just watch out for the whitening toothpastes – you don’t want to bleach your pillows!

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