Pimple patches, or ‘zit stickers’, are essentially patches that contain a hydrocolloid ingredient to absorb impurities. They draw out unwanted pus and 'gunk' from within pores without drying out the surrounding skin. They work by absorbing excess fluid, pulling oil and dirt away from the pimple.
At EcoFeminii we don’t use any animal products. On the market today, hydrocolloid products are typically made from gelatin (boiled down animal hooves and cartilage!). As a vegan company, you can rest assured that our sticker patches are made from non-animal ingredients: we use a cellulose and xantham gum matrix that has excellent absorption capacity.
The Benefits of Pimple Patches
There are a number of benefits to using pimple patches. Not only do they absorb contents of your spot, but they can prevent you from picking or trying to pop the pimple.
Picking a pimple increases inflammation and healing time and increases risk for infection, discolouration, and scarring. If you’re unlucky enough to have to battle with pimples now, you certainly don’t want to have to battle with the scars later in life.
Pimple patches get to work straight away on those whiteheads and surface level pustules, and are a gentle yet effective remedy for breakouts.
Non-Medicated Patches vs. Those Containing Salicylic Acid
EcoFeminii’s non-medicated patches don’t dry out the skin and leave it flaky like other spot treatments containing salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Sometimes products containing salicylic acid can be helpful when the spot is deep, but this chemical is best used under the advice of your doctor. For a gentler treatment that’s kinder to your skin, the power of cellulose from plants is the perfect remedy.
See Them in Action
You can see the patches have done their work when they turn opaque. This is when you know they’ve sucked out the debris, pus and oil from your pores. You’ll see the patch begin to turn white where it absorbed what it has pulled out of your pimple. The more moisture of this kind it absorbs, the whiter the patch will become and it will be ready to remove, leaving your pimple much reduced in size. So satisfying!
It’s best to use these patches when your pimple is showing a white or yellow head. They work best on raised pimples that have an open pore, an easy pathway for the insides to come out. You can wear them whenever you want, but to get a good eight hours of wear, put them on before you go to sleep. Even though they’re partially transparent, they are not invisible so we prefer to wear them while we’re in bed.
When to Seek Medical Help for your Spots
Unfortunately pimple patches can’t help solve the root cause of the acne itself. Although pimple patches are a pain-free cosmetic solution, they don’t always work on all different types of acne. For example, pimple patches may not work as effectively on deep pustules that haven’t yet risen to the surface. Those are the most painful and it can really help to get your doctor’s advice on how to improve them.
For persistent acne and treatment for the cause of your problem, consult your GP who can advise on different medications to help your further.
EcoFeminii’s Promise
At EcoFeminii we promise to work tirelessly to reduce plastic in our packaging and products. Our pimple patches are packed in card with no plastic lining so they can be recycled, unlike other brands. We’re doing more to completely eliminate plastic from this product whilst maintaining its quality and effectiveness, working to achieve this goal which we see as absolutely crucial for our planet.
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We wish you all the best with improving your spots. But remember – be confident despite them! You’re beautiful with and without it, it doesn’t define you.
