Famous Bollywood actress Tamana Bhatia has created a stir on social media by giving a statement, Tamana says that if you brush your teeth early in the morning and apply your saliva on your face, it will get rid of acne and pimples. .
Acne, a very common condition, occurs when the small pores in your skin where hair grows become blocked with oil and dead skin. This blockage leads to pimples or other skin problems.
You must have read about the bird soup trend, where people drink the saliva of these birds to cure their skin problems.
“If saliva was such a magical antiseptic, wouldn’t all the doctors in the world be spitting on our wounds to cure infections,” he said.
Dr. Sharifa Chaus, a dermatologist and founder of Dr. Sharifa Skin Care Clinic in Mumbai, says that applying saliva to your acne can have side effects.
Dr Sharifa says, ‘Saliva can invite bacteria and scabies, worsen acne or cause other skin problems.’
She also says that the pH of saliva is neutral and sometimes acidic, which can dry out the skin and worsen breakouts due to the presence of more bacteria.
Additionally, experts suggest that if one’s dental hygiene is poor, their saliva will not be as healthy, which can invite more bacteria and therefore acne.
The best way to deal with acne
Saliva is not the answer to your acne problems, especially if you suffer from hormonal acne.
Here are some tips to keep in mind to deal with acne.
Cleanse your face twice daily with a mild cleanser.
Avoid touching or popping pimples.
Apply a spot treatment with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid.
Keep your skin moisturized with a non-comedogenic moisturizer.
Use sunscreen daily to protect and prevent dark spots.