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June 19, 2020

Best Pimple Patches in India: Do They Really Work?

I had been talking to this really cute guy for some time and we finally decided to meet up over the weekend! I was pretty excited and made a list of what I’m going to wear, the kind of makeup I’ll apply, how to do my hair – well, you know the drill. But just a day before, a pimple decided to give me a visit!

If this is something you can relate to, if it’s something you face all the time then today I’m going to tell you how to deal with these uninvited visitors. You don’t need harsh anti-acne treatments that leave your skin further irritated and dry. All you need is a pimple patch and it’ll help you get rid of the acne overnight. If my words aren’t enough, I’ve pictures to show you the proof!

WHAT ARE PIMPLE PATCHES?

A pimple patch or acne patch is made of hydrocolloid dressing that sucks out the fluids from acne and helps you get rid of it in a few hours.

If you didn’t know, hydrocolloid bandages have been used in hospitals to treat wounds for a long time. They heal your skin and protect it from bacteria, dirt, and sunlight.

Some pimple patches use the goodness of other skincare ingredients like Centella Asiatica, Tea Tree Oil, Salicylic Acid, etc in addition to the hydrocolloid dressing. The patch delivers these active ingredients straight into the skin and helps your acne calm down faster.

Benefits of Using Pimple Patches

  • They absorb fluid from your pimples and help you flatten them quicker.
  • Acne patches isolate your acne and keep them safer from sun exposure and infection.
  • Treating an acne faster means you’ll have less scarring to deal with.
  • Pimple patches are extremely helpful for people with dermatillomania (skin picking disorder).
  • They’re non-drying and perfect for all skin types unlike other acne spot treatments like Benzoyl Peroxide which can be quite irritating & drying.
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How To Use Pimple Patches To Get Rid Of Acne?

I can’t emphasize this enough – If you have acne-prone skin, you should always have your spot treatments ready. It’s a known fact that acne would arrive only when there’s an important event! But how do you use the pimple patches to make sure you’re able to get rid of them?

Hydrocolloid patches work the best only for pimples that have come to the surface. Whenever you notice the white head, you know it’s time to pop it out. Here’s how you do it:

  1. Cleanse your face first and pat it dry.
  2. Take a pimple patch and apply it over the acne.
  3. Keep the hydrocolloid patch on for 8-12 hours.
  4. Remove the patch. If you see there’s a deep wound, wash the area and apply another patch.

The last step is something that I discovered after multiple trials and errors. As soon as I removed the patch, I’d sometimes notice a deep wound. Applying another patch made sure the wound healed soon, there wasn’t any scarring left behind and all the fluid was finally out. 

When To Remove Pimple Patches?

I wish I had a fixed number of hours but from my personal experience, I have noticed that it varies all the time. It really depends on the stage your acne is at but 8-12 hours is a good range.

Another way to know when to remove a pimple patch is to wait for the transparent patch to turn milky white. The white stuff is just hydrocolloid coming in contact with fluids (moisture).

As I mentioned earlier, do give it a round two to make sure you get completely rid of the acne with the pimple patch.

Disclosure: Contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission for purchases made via them. Sponsored by Spot Patch.

BEST PIMPLE PATCHES IN INDIA

I’ve used a couple of different brands of pimple patches in the past but I wanted something that’s easily available in India, is cruelty-free, and affordable. The amount of acne I get sometimes makes the latter extremely important.

Then I got in touch with Spot Patch, a South Korean brand that has recently entered the Indian market. The brand has cruelty-free & vegan pimple patches that are all available on Amazon India. They have 3 variants:

  • Original
  • Slim
  • Free-Cut

Spot Patch Original

One size doesn’t fit all! The original variant of the Spot Patch acne patches come in a variety of sizes – small (8mm), medium (10mm) and large (12mm). If you’re someone who gets all sorts of acne – a tiny whitehead or a gigantic pustule – this variant would come handy. It’s transparent but still not completely invisible. I’d recommend using it when you’re at home/overnight.
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Spot Patch Slim

If I had to pick a favourite, the Spot Patch Slim variant has to be the one! True to its name, it’s slim and is nearly invisible on the skin. You can apply the patch and go out without worrying about irritating your acne furthermore. And also be assured that your acne is taken care of. The edges are tapered which makes it stick better over the pimple and not roll-off.
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Spot Patch Free-Cut

There are just so many patches that you can apply when you have a lot of acne! Free cut is highly economical in such cases. With this 10×10 hydrocolloid sheet, you can tailor the patch according to the size of the cluster of acne. Additionally, the sheet also has Tea Tree Oil & Centella Asiatica which calm down inflammation and treat acne faster.
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Do Pimple Patches Really Work On Acne?

“Yeah, Rifat! I get it. I finally understand what pimple patches are and how they work. Now I even know where to find the best pimple patches in India. But DO THEY WORK?”

I get this is what you’re probably thinking. So what’s a better way to show you that they actually work than to document how it worked on me with pictures! I’ve used the Centella variant in this picture but let me tell you, I have tried the other variants too and THEY WORK.

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If you have acne-prone skin you should always keep a spot treatment with you. If you get rid of them quickly, you'll get to deal with only lighter acne spots/scars. And hydrocolloid patches are an effective way to extract the acne without the extra dryness & skin irritation(*coughs* benzoyl *coughs* peroxide). ▫️ #ad I received the @spot.patch pimple patches recently and y'all were just dying for me to review it (not really LOL). I was blessed with acne soon after I received them so here's the proof that IT WORKS! ▫️ I love that they're affordable and easily available in India (Amazon). If you have any questions regarding pimple patches, let me know! I will do a detailed blog post on them soon so I can clear all your doubts. ▫️ PS: Keep an eye on my stories, will upload some pictures to show how it worked on another acne I got. Will add to highlights.♥️ ▫️ ▫️ #pimplepatch #acne #acneskincare #pimples #acnepositivity #sensitiveskin #pimplesremover #acnebeforeandafter #goodskinforlife #skincareregime #skinconditions #loveyourskin❤️ #darkspotsolution #acneremoval #goodskincare #skincareroutine #acnepositivity #skinrocks #skinblog #acneproblems #acnetreatment #skincareproducts #darkspots #skinhealth #acnesolution

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CONCLUSION

Pimple patches have been a true saviour for my acne-prone skin! I don’t have to pop the pimple and increase inflammation, neither do I have to go for harsh spot treatments. They’re the best way to deal with the unwelcome guests.

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There's a sudden wave of science and ingredient-ba There's a sudden wave of science and ingredient-backed skincare which I appreciate very much. But lately, it has made things way more complicated than they should be. A good contribution has been made by tiktok in general in screwing people's mind with blanket statements.😭

So I wanted to cancel the noise and give you some simplified tips that you can go back to when shopping for a new sunscreen.

‼️Don't obsess over UV filters and their stability because there's no way you could know how the different ingredients work together in the product. That being said, due to the loose and non-existent regulations we have here, shop from brands you trust!‼️
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I also use it on my shoulder and upper arms, and it is taking care of the clogged pores.

But the texture is just not good, it sits on your skin and makes it impossible for you to layer any other product over it. Even in the morning, when I wash my face I can actually feel the layer coming off.

Decent in terms of results but the texture is very difficult to work with. I don't like it sorry😭 

‼️So far, TO Salicylic Acid is my fav SA treatment, the texture is much better (can't believe I'd say this for TO, LOL) I'll try Paula's Choice BHA next, unless you have any other suggestion? 👀 Shoot in the comment section.‼️
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Today, I want you to tell me who influenced you into trying this cult favourite essence? Let me know in the comment section below.

I also did a full blog review on this - the right way to use it, how it helps your skin, what to expect from it and so on. The link🔗 is in my bio.
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Or the ones where people would spend 6x the amount they'd have spent just because the brand isn't cruelty-free. As someone who has done all of it😂 I'd say don't obsess.

Find alternatives only when the experiments aren't going to screw your skin or making you go broke because the testing situation has gotten much better and there's a lot to celebrate🎉

PS: Keep supporting cruelty-free brands whenever you can, especially the ones who could enter the market, but chose not to.

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Source to verify the laws - Humane Society International
When I started reading about animal testing of cos When I started reading about animal testing of cosmetics, I would only see a very one-sided approach from renowned CF bloggers. After a lot of research, I want to give a balanced view of both sides and discuss this topic in a structured manner. Today I will be just going through the basics of this 3-part series.

Leave your questions below, I'll try to address them either in the comments or in the next posts.

Few points to note:

✨China isn't the only country that tests on animals. However, it's one of the fastest growing economy and hence, a very profitable place for businesses to expand.

✨ There's another criteria followed by some people where they don't consider cruelty-free brands owned by non cruelty-free parent companies as CF. For eg: CF NYX owned by non-CF parent company L'Oréal. As I said, the term is unregulated so it's open to varied definitions. Personally, this doesn't bother me at all and I consider it a reach.

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I'll be going a little deep in tomorrow's post and talk about conflicting information, blanket statements, and why you shouldn't obsess over a brand's CF status, given the new laws.
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You apply it right after cleansing on damp skin to hydrate and soothe it, and to prepare your skin for the next steps.

𝗛𝗼𝘄'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗹?
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🚩 Fragrance (It usually triggers redness but very rarely, lets me walk away scot-free)

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How is it different than being in a toxic relationship where you're putting in so much work, it's mentally draining you and you still end up heartbroken?

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