Docs weigh in on Tamannaah's morning spit hack for pimples
India, Aug. 8 -- A
ctor Tamannaah Bhatia has a cheap and easy pimple hack, and it involves applying morning saliva to pimples before brushing her teeth. Yes, you read it right! In a recent interview with The Lallantop, the actor said the hack works, and it works due to the antibacterial properties present in morning saliva, which can help dry out pimples. However, doctors warn against it. Dr Priyanka Kuri, consultant, dermatology, at a hospital in Bengaluru, says, "Morning saliva does have antimicrobial enzymes (lysozyme, peroxidase, lactoferrin), but they are weakly antibacterial. It is theoretically possible that it could kill some of the acne-related bacteria, like Cutibacterium acnes. However, the concentration of these enzymes is not strong or stable enough to produce lasting or safe effects on inflamed or infected skin." Dr Shareefa Chause, dermatologist from Mumbai, says, "Applying it to the face, especially on sensitive or acne-prone skin, can irritate or worsen breakouts by further worsening the problem."...
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