Skin tags and plantar warts can be frustrating—small, stubborn, and often embarrassing. Many people spend money on creams, treatments, or even painful procedures to remove them. But there’s a simple home remedy that has been passed down for years: a mix of garlic and toothpaste.
It sounds unusual, but this powerful duo is believed to help dry out skin tags and shrink plantar warts, leaving the skin smoother and clearer.
🌿 Why Garlic + Toothpaste Works
- Garlic – Contains allicin, a compound with strong antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It helps weaken warts and prevents skin tags from thriving.
- Toothpaste – Many formulas contain baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, which dry out excess skin growths and create an environment where warts can’t survive.
Together, they form a potent spot-treatment that works while you sleep.
🧴 How to Make the Remedy
Ingredients:
- 1 fresh garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon white toothpaste (non-gel type)
- Small bandage or piece of cotton
Instructions:
- Crush the garlic clove into a fine paste.
- Mix it with the toothpaste until well combined.
- Apply directly to the skin tag or plantar wart.
- Cover with a bandage or cotton pad.
- Leave overnight and wash off in the morning.
👉 Repeat nightly until the skin growth dries and falls off naturally.
🌸 Benefits You May Notice
- Drying and shrinking of plantar warts
- Gradual fading of skin tags
- Antimicrobial protection against infection
- Clearer, smoother skin over time
⚠️ Important Tips
- Always test a small area first—garlic is potent and can irritate sensitive skin.
- Avoid applying on open wounds or broken skin.
- Consult a doctor if growths are large, painful, or persistent.
🌿 Final Thought
Nature and simplicity often hold the best solutions. With just garlic and toothpaste, you can create a powerful overnight remedy to tackle skin tags and plantar warts—without expensive treatments.
