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While now a popular style statement, pimple patches have been a go-to in Korea for years. What makes them so popular? Beyond their range of shapes and colours, they contain zit-zapping and soothing ingredients that treat breakouts while concealing them. In a nutshell, they’re pretty on the outside and powerful on the inside.
How Do They Work?
As the name suggests, pimple patches are small stick-ons that often contain concentrated ingredients like salicylic acid, hydrocolloid, and niacinamide. They sit on the pimple, drawing out excess fluids, unclogging pores, killing acne-causing bacteria, soothing the skin, and calming inflammation. Like a bandage, they act as a barrier to prevent the spread of bacteria and keep us from the temptation to pick at pimples.
These spot treatments come in various shapes and colours. From transparent to cute and quirky designs, they make managing breakouts easier and can be worn discreetly outside. Although they don’t replace a full acne-treatment routine, they work effectively for emergency breakouts.
Step 1: Cleanse your skin and ensure that it’s oil-free.
Step 2: Pick a patch and gently apply it flat on the area, ensuring there are no folds or wrinkles. You will need to do this in one go and removing and re-placing it, can mess with the adhesive.
Step 3: Let it work its magic for the given number of hours.
Step 4: Remove your pimple patch with cleansed hands and wash your face with a mild cleanser.
Step 5: Continue with the rest of your skincare routine. Make sure you stick to gentle formulations and avoid active ingredients, to prevent irritating the skin.
These spot treatments come in various shapes and colours. From transparent to cute and quirky designs, they make managing breakouts easier and can be worn discreetly outside. Although they don’t replace a full acne-treatment routine, they work effectively for emergency breakouts.
Step 1: Cleanse your skin and ensure that it’s oil-free.
Step 2: Pick a patch and gently apply it flat on the area, ensuring there are no folds or wrinkles. You will need to do this in one go and removing and re-placing it, can mess with the adhesive.
Step 3: Let it work its magic for the given number of hours.
Step 4: Remove your pimple patch with cleansed hands and wash your face with a mild cleanser.
Step 5: Continue with the rest of your skincare routine. Make sure you stick to gentle formulations and avoid active ingredients, to prevent irritating the skin.
These spot treatments come in various shapes and colours. From transparent to cute and quirky designs, they make managing breakouts easier and can be worn discreetly outside. Although they don’t replace a full acne-treatment routine, they work effectively for emergency breakouts.
Step 1: Cleanse your skin and ensure that it’s oil-free.
Step 2: Pick a patch and gently apply it flat on the area, ensuring there are no folds or wrinkles. You will need to do this in one go and removing and re-placing it, can mess with the adhesive.
Step 3: Let it work its magic for the given number of hours.
Step 4: Remove your pimple patch with cleansed hands and wash your face with a mild cleanser.
Step 5: Continue with the rest of your skincare routine. Make sure you stick to gentle formulations and avoid active ingredients, to prevent irritating the skin.
