Everyone (hopefully!) has toothpaste in the house. However, what is guaranteed not everyone knows: white paste can do much more than just brush your teeth. Did you know that toothpaste can also be used to whiten nails? STYLEBOOK shows you ingenious beauty and life hacks with toothpaste.
Soothes mosquito bites
There are currently a lot of mosquitoes – no wonder that soothing creams are quickly running out. Good news for those who have been bitten: Even toothpaste can relieve the itch! And even more effective if it’s been in the fridge for a few minutes beforehand. Cool down and reduce swelling!
fight pimples
Many have known this for a long time: just apply a small amount of toothpaste on the impurity and let it solidify. It dries pimples and has a disinfectant effect thanks to the zinc it contains.
Also of interest: what really helps with adult acne
clean the soles of your shoes
Just like toothpaste removes plaque from our teeth, its texture is also great for turning gray sneakers back to white. Try it – with a shoe brush or a discarded toothbrush!
Eliminate odors with toothpaste
After cutting onions, fish or other odorous foods, your hands can still smell like food for hours. What helps: Rub a small amount of toothpaste between your fingers and rinse with clean water.
Repair scratches on leather
It’s easy to find a scratch on leather shoes or bags. There’s certainly nothing wrong with a little patina, but larger nicks can be fixed with toothpaste – just rub the paste into the scratches with a soft cloth. Please note: Do not use a whitening product as this will damage the skin.
Also interesting: because leather never goes in the washing machine
Whiten your nails with toothpaste
Are your nails slightly yellowed? Then scrub them with some toothpaste! Use a toothbrush to promote the peeling effect. Incidentally, dark or colored paint residues in the corners can also be easily removed in this way.
Toothpaste Polish Silver Jewelry
The tarnished silver shines like new again after a short rubbing with toothpaste. Simply apply the paste to a soft cloth and use it to clean silver jewelery or cutlery. It smells much better than regular silver polish, is cheaper, and works just as well.
