hydrocolloid patches are the best things ever. speed healing of wounds, provides the perfect moist environment without letting in germs, prevents scarring. waterproof, move with you, and are practically invisible. with cuts you leave them on until they fall off though, you don't peel them off injuries. if they start to come off and you need to replace one, you pull them straight to get them off, like removing a command strip not like peeling tape
@@giblets4510 they pull on the skin otherwise, and are designed to be pulled off that way. Learning that was fun, they feel really cool coming off that way too! You put a bit of pressure on the middle on top of any wound that still needs protecting if it's a replacement, and then just pull straight like a command strip.
I love hydrocolloid patches! I've stopped popping spots thanks to those. I really like the dots for spots ones, they're really good for those super eye-catching spots that distract from my face. I actually like putting one of them on more than using concealer. You can barely see them when they're on and they hide the redness really well.
@@keylagarci5067 she's using hydrocolloid patches in the video. If you're wanting something that's even more targeted to acne,you can get pimple patches.
The white stuff isn't sebum or gunk; it's just the substance on the patch reacting with moisture from your skin. That being said, protecting your skin with these is a really good idea.
I always thought so, it's so satisfying but it looks like the stuff that forms around blisters when you put a blister plaster over them (I imagine they're functionally the same thing, actually, but less expensive because of branding lol)
@@aquariia3723 because the patches draw out water (that's why the sticky stuff swells up and looks white). Plus, covering the pimple prevents it from getting infected/inflamed. They're great for protecting pimples and open wounds, and can definitely speed up skin healing! They just don't pull out impurities like most people seem to think.
If your acne problem is severe and you can afford It(Universal healthcare preferibly), go to a dermatologist specially for preventing scars and infection. That Will help a lot cause they can know what your skin needs specifically also you can try avoiding super oily food or change full-cream milk to skimmed milk
Wow that's so smart I wish I'd thought of this before I got 2 big pimples on my chin from wearing a facemask. Will definitely start asap since I personally don't like going out without a mask 😷
@@thehouse5024 I hope this is not an ignorant comment, but for me, I’ve noticed I get sick a lot quicker when I’m not wearing a mask, and I’ve gone weeks/months without wearing one and I got sick a LOT, but I don’t get sick when I am wearing one. I also have a habit of picking at my face which causes a lot of breakouts for me but with my mask on I tend to not reach for my face as much.
@@natolmills632 no, I meant no ignorance. I truly wanted to know. Some people who like to wear them have different reasons than what you said... like comfort or anonymity. So, I was just curious.
@@thehouse5024 I personally like wearing the mask because when I wear one people don't approach me as much which I prefer. Also I tend to get sick quite easily so wearing a mask helps, and lastly my parents are on the older side and I am around them often. So wearing a mask while I'm out puts my mind at ease, even if it's just a bit. Thanks for asking 😊
My brother and his wife still wear masks too, they’re always traveling both nationally and internationally. They could be in Rome one week, then in Wyoming the next and the private airline they use still have a mask mandate 😂 They use the patches from Hero Cosmetics, works like a charm.
they definitely hurt more to pull off the skin because they aren't meant for the face. They work good but pimple patches are a better alternative to not tug at the skin.
i might start doing this for school! i like to still wear masks to school and ever since we’ve started wearing masks 3 years ago i’ve had the WORST acne on my cheeks and chin, so i’m hoping this helps with that!
@@pinkqqq Vaseline can cause irritation and can just be uncomfortable so I’d agree more with a moisturizer for dry spots. Vaseline is a skin protectant, waterproof and terrible for the face lmao. Dermos say some brands of Vaseline can cause cancer and sht likewise.
Careful with these, healing a pimple too fast will create scaring! Especially with these. Been there done that, had to learn how to use these properly with the help of my esthician.
@angelx5085 how I like to use them is: when it's cystic acne, I use it for those and let the acne come out. Once the acne has a white head you should no longer be using them on that bump. If you have acne that was a white head and healed from the white head, you can use it for the rest of the healing process every 3 days or so. Works great for post op acne blemishes too! If your pimple is already a white head, you shouldn't use them. If they are not a white head or under your skin, you may use them. Don't over use them, and make sure you're following proper skincare routine! Vitamin c serums in the am with sycilic acid or however it's spelled, and a toner at night with a serum that *has protein in the serum*!! The protein is essential cause your face is made of 40% protein- I like using Asian skincare because most American brands don't include proteins while theirs does
You might not see this nor respond but I would love to know where you got your patches! I have sensitive skin so I have a really hard time buying stuff like this but the ones you’re using looks like they work really well!
It hurts because hydrocolloid bandaids are meant to remain on the skin until they themselves begin peeling; ie when your skin has healed. Cut out smaller patches if you’re trying to spot treat, and try your best to leave them on. Go ahead and wash your face with the bandaids on if you’re washing your face, and as they come off naturally, THEN PEEL THEM OFF PLS!!!!
I've never had pimples in my LIFE but aged 22 during the pandemic the mask mandates and stress made me break out WILD and it never stopped since then. I'm MAD
Can someone give me a link for these I have one pack that has these for pimples like those small round ones but I really need them to cover my face so can someone please send a link or tell me where to buy it ❤
Don’t you need to leave them on until they come loose themselves? I might be wrong tho but I remember when I had them, it said something like that on the packaging.. And because it didn’t come loose for a good week and a half, I never used them again.
They're primarily designed for blisters, not nessicarily acne, so that's probobly what the instructions were targeted to. If you're using it on a blister, it's good to leave it on to protect the blister and insure maximum healing, but that's not really the same for acne.
I need some of these for my nose and under my lip. Always messing with my nose(like poking, pinching, popping tiny pimples n stuff) and if I have one of these I probably wouldn't do it as much and my nose would probably be better
Do hydrocoloid patches work for hormonal and cystic acne? I plan to start using them since I always use masks when I’m outside and my acne gets quite irritated.
@@kay19977 They also really only work if the skin is already broken :P I’ve had surface level whiteheads that still don’t get sucked out unless I poke a little hole in them first lol.
Hey justa heads up if I get a certain honey scrub form pink that is way better for your skin. Ive been doing it for Abt a year and just a bit of honey for 15 min really helps
does it leave a hole or a wounded area? Cuz I saw someone take it off and it looked really wounded and not clean like yours (thinking about buying the cosrx one for night use btw) just wanna know if its normal
pull the hydrocolloid patch along the skin, not up and away from the skin. It makes it hurt less. I place a couple fingers on one end of the patch to keep it from pulling, and then lift the other end of the patch a little with the other hand and pull out away from the hand that's anchoring the patch, stretching the patch out. It's a way more gentle removal than the up and away method you used
