Acne is linked to brushing your teeth.

Acne is linked to toothbrushing.

 Recently, Mehs, a dermatologist and netizen from Turkey, posted a video on social media regarding this. In it, he said, "Many people wash their entire face first after waking up. Then they brush their teeth. This habit can lead to increased acne on the face."

The doctor also explained in detail what could be the reasons behind the relationship between brushing teeth and pimples on the face. While brushing, foam from the mouth can spread to the lips, chin or any other part of the face. Through that foam, acne-causing bacteria from the oral cavity can easily spread to the skin. Not only that, Mehs said, “There is a kind of harmful chemical in the toothpaste, which can also make the skin excessively dry. Therefore, the entire face should be washed thoroughly after brushing teeth.” Geetika Mittal Gupta, another dermatologist working at a private hospital in Delhi, agrees. According to her, “Such a problem can occur even if you brush your teeth after taking a bath.”

Does the research support this argument?

There is not much research on this subject. However, a research paper published in the 'International Journal of Toxicology' in 1983 said that various skin problems can occur due to 'sodium lauryl sulfate' or 'SLS' in soap. Because, 'SLS' is harmful to the skin. If this ingredient is present in skin cosmetics, doctors advise to avoid it. 'SLS' is also found in shampoo. However, if you wash your face thoroughly after brushing your teeth or taking a bath, such problems do not occur.