Does putting baby powder on pimples dry them out?

Nope, it doesn't dry them out. I think most baby powder is made out of talc, which can really irritate skin and is actually carcinogenic. (see link)


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talc#Safety


Basically, that means talc would probably make your pimples worse. Honestly, I personally would not even use it on babies. (but that's a different topic, lol)





However, toothpaste is a common household way to dry out pimples, or just make a paste out of baking soda and water and leave that on for a while. Does putting baby powder on pimples dry them out?
no because baby powder contains talc and talc can inflame ur pimples even more. for example in makeup foundation there is talc, and that is y most women experience some break outs. stay away from any products containing talc and baby powder..Does putting baby powder on pimples dry them out?
no, if anything it could clog your pores even more, causing you to have more pimples.


Try a blemish stick Burt's Bees makes one that works great!
NO!


Drying pimples out is not a good idea...i heard it causes swelling....
No, use tee tree oil instead. WOrks a charm





Hope this helps





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Um not sure about that, try toothpaste:D
NO!!!
nope.
ya...even quicklime paste helps a lot.....