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The claim

Can Colgate toothpaste remove body hair permanently in 5 minutes?

Rating

False.

Reviewed by Medical Dialogues ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

Original review summary

The review says there is no scientific evidence that toothpaste permanently removes unwanted hair in five minutes. It reports that toothpaste may make hair brittle and cause it to break, while prolonged skin contact can cause irritation or burning.[S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] Medical Dialogues original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 17, 2026