Getting a zit at least once in your life is as certain as the sun rising in the East, it has to happen! But as the years have progressed, we've seen advanced treatments that don't involve you crying into a pillow or praying for the zit to go away, which most frequently pop up on days when you have something major going on. Introducing; acne patches! A new rave in the skincare world that only requires you to stick something on your face promising to pop your problems, the right way.
Acne Patches: Uses, Benefits, And 7 Worth Trying To Pop Away Your Troubles
Uses & Benefits
Anti-acne patches are meant to go directly on your bump, while some are medicated with formulas that absorb the gunk and dry out the pimple, while also keeping it moist. On the other hand, some act as a protective sticker to discourage one from constantly picking on it, further causing irritation and spreading bacteria.
Most of them are easy to apply and come in varying sizes in one pack itself. However it's important to note that patches are not ideal for a complete acne breakouts and best suited for the occasional zit.
With that established, here are some of the best ones out there for you to try the next time you feel something brewing beneath the surface.
Nua- Acne Healing Patch
₹399
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Nua as a brand has been doing a great job especially when it comes to wellness products for women. Their acne patches too promise to deliver the same quality as their other products. They come in a pack of thirty, and claim o flatten active acne in 8 hours. Each patch is packed with 100% Hydrocolloid (an opaque or transparent dressing for wounds) which absorbs pus and impurities. They are waterproof and are available in two sizes, and are suitable for all (dry, oily & combination) acne-prone skin types.
Quench - Treatment Patches
₹299
A K-beauty find, these ones are a 100% vegetarian, cruelty, paraben, and toxin free claiming to significantly reduce inflamed pimples overnight. What's great about these ones apart from being packed with star ingredients like glycolic acid and salicylic acid that gently exfoliate, unclog pores and soothe any redness, is that when applied, they go on transparent. You can easily apply make-up over them to further conceal without causing more irritation. They're also enriched with witch hazel, tea tree oil, Korean ginseng, cica and lotus root extracts which are known and approved K-beauty ingredients.
FURR By Pee Safe - Haldi & Neem Patches
₹499
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An Ayurvedic blend, cruelty and waterproof, these patches are formulated with plant-based ingredients like neem, haldi, calendula and lavender oil. They're thin and almost transparent making them ideal for day time use too. They're waterproof which not only prevent scarring, but also reduce sebum production excessively, available in three different sizes claiming to reduce inflammation and flatten an active pimple in 12 hours.
Cosrx - Acne Pimple Master Patch
₹999
One of the most famous brands that do pimple patches, the Cosrx ones are a 100% hydrocolloid suitable for all skin types and ages. Each sheet has 24 patches which come in three varying sizes so you can choose one that snugly covers your zit. Having used it myself, these work best once the zit has broken through the skin and the white head is visible. They don't claim to be waterproof but a quick splash doesn't make it budge. Other than that, they work best when left on overnight, pulling out all the impurities and gunk.
Gush - Dart Its
₹350
One of the most unique and fun looking acne patches out there, these ones by Gush Beauty come in colourful heart and flower-shaped patches. That make for fun face stickers reminding us of Olivia Rodrigo! They're suitable for all skin-types, are anti-inflammatory, vegan, cruelty free, non-hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic (a skincare product that is formulated to not block pores) It prevents scarring, absorbs and drains fluids while claiming to show visible results in 6-8 hours.
Sanfe - Acne Patches
₹279
Sanfe is another wellness brand that does quality products from intimate washes to menstrual cups. Their pimple patches, like others are a 100% hydrocolloid, minus any toxins or chemicals Each sheet has three different sizes you can choose from while the patch itself works best on pimples that are pus filled—flattening and draining it out. Further, they are waterproof and are transparent when worn making it ideal to cover up with make up.
Nykaa - Skin Secrets Patches
₹100
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These ones packed with tea tree oil and salicylic acid, come in a small pack of 12 that are transparent, can be worn with make up, and water resistant and travel friendly! They claim to reduce redness within 8 hours owning to tea tree oil's calming and anti-inflammatory properties. The salicylic acid helps unclog pores and deeply cleanses impurities preventing future scarring. Further, the tea tree oil makes it super suitable for oily skin too.
