India, Aug. 5 -- Tamannaah Bhatia's cheap and easy pimple hack involves applying morning saliva to pimples before brushing her teeth. In an August 3 interview with The Lallantop, the actor said it works due to the antibacterial properties present in morning saliva, which can help dry out pimples. However, in an interview with HT Lifestyle, dermatologists caution against this 'unverified trick', citing potential risks of bacterial infections, skin irritation, and pH imbalance. Also read | Want to pop a pimple before a big day? Dermat shares how to do it safely, step by step

Asked to share her 'pimple hack', Tamannaah Bhatia said, "Spit, thook. It works, but the morning spit, which is before brushing. It's scientific. When you wake up in t...