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    Introducing the $7 solution for at-home pimple patches, according to TikTok

    19 Jan 2021 2:09 PM | Posted by
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    After stepping in as an emergency nipple cover when we’re unable to wear a bra, the humble band-aid has now saved us from yet another beauty crisis. This time, making the climb from foot to face.

    Those little, oval-shaped cushion bandages are being praised by TikTok users as the answer to at-home pimple patches; successfully sucking all the oozy goodness out of our unwelcomed whiteheads. 

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    With the support of dermatologists (who have revealed that when it comes to extracting superficial pimples, they might just be on to something) these Hydrocolloid blister bandages “work by absorbing excess fluid” which “pulls oil and dirt away from the pimple” says New York-based dermatologist Hadley King, MD when speaking to Well and Good.

    So once you’ve blocked out some time that preferably doesn’t require leaving the house, and have come to terms with the fact you’ve got a foot bandage or two on your face, you may find this $7 solution offers a similar result to its pricier, more glamorous counterpart.

    While a pimple patch will typically offer a more sophisticated formula, including antibacterial ingredients like salicylic acid, Hadley reveals the blister designated patch may be favoured by those who find their skin is easily irritated. 

    “They generally don’t dry out the skin and leave it flaky, like more classic acne spot treatments containing salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide,” she revealed. “This means that they can be particularly helpful for people with sensitive skin and mild acne.”

    At the very least, they will stop you from poking and picking at your poor face.

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    Michelle240 5 Feb 2021 11:25 AM

    Really would love to try this if it clears up pimples faster!

    Rose_P 31 Jan 2021 9:47 PM

    Mecca make some awesome pimple patches. They are cheap and they work really well.

    Angage 29 Jan 2021 12:02 PM

    This is very handy to have just in case.

    Izzy09 25 Jan 2021 12:13 PM

    I didn't even know things like this existed

    IndieAna 24 Jan 2021 6:49 PM

    Interesting alternative!

    cityglenda 24 Jan 2021 6:20 PM

    Sounds like a good idea.

    RINNY 23 Jan 2021 5:02 PM

    I like this idea, I don't get that many pimples these days but my partner suffers from adult acne and would love this.

    sootyblack_14 23 Jan 2021 11:51 AM

    Not a real issue for me... Would look weird though...

    Miramarmari 22 Jan 2021 5:40 PM

    Interesting but I would forget it’s on my face

    Chrystalage 21 Jan 2021 11:51 PM

    Fortunately I don't get pimples any more but it sounds like a good idea.

    Elunia 21 Jan 2021 7:40 PM

    It seems like a good alternative to spot treatments. Depends on if you are going out or not :)

    perthchick 21 Jan 2021 2:39 PM

    I'll keep that in mind.

    onlyoni 21 Jan 2021 2:19 PM

    What a great idea ... but I'm long past needing anything like this.

    Rose_P 21 Jan 2021 9:06 AM

    I use these $7 Mecca brand patches for the occasional breakout I get, and they are amazing!

    BeautySwan88 24 Jan 2021 4:23 AM

    I didn't know something like this has so much going on in one patch. Mine only has Tea Tree Extract.

    Hayley644 20 Jan 2021 9:50 PM

    Wish these were around when I had terrible acne as a teenager.

    Ethelinde 20 Jan 2021 9:12 PM

    Been using Cosrx pimple patches for years now.

    Margi59 20 Jan 2021 7:45 PM

    Some great New Products out to treat pimples, thankfully I don't get them now very often.

    clearcrystalwater 20 Jan 2021 3:17 PM

    Fantastic option and I wonder if humans used something like to this effect centuries ago when over-the-counter pimple solutions were not in existance?!

    Susmat 20 Jan 2021 2:20 PM

    It'd feel weird having one on the face

    Ellyloves 20 Jan 2021 2:13 PM

    Interesting to know

    S-P 20 Jan 2021 11:04 AM

    This is a helpful article for those with acne. I also like some of the suggestions in the comments.

    bebeautiful34 20 Jan 2021 10:05 AM

    I've always bought a big hydrocolloid patch and cut it up, it works well on pimples and healing cuts without scarring

    Meedee 20 Jan 2021 7:58 AM

    Ah now this is something I will mention to my youngest. She hates the pimple patches as they always cause an upset with her skin.

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