Fighting acne is annoying as heck, trust me I have been there in the past. There are a few tricks of the trade to take into consideration when fighting against big pimples, especially if you also have sensitive skin!
Clear skin shield patch review
When fighting pimples, we often opt for tough ointments and pimple cream that tend to βburnβ the pimple away, yet this is not the best approach for someone with sensitive acne prone skin to try. One type of product I have loved for years is the use of hydrocolloid patches aka a pimple patch!
βHydrocolloid what?β
Sounds weird right? Hydrocolloid patches are similar to that of small bandaids, this βmaterialβ was traditionally used in hospitals on wounds that were exuding excessive puss. Finally, someone was clever enough yo make the same patches, but instead for use on acne!
My personal experience
I have been using these types of pimple patches for years now and I for one can attest to the fact that these patches do indeed work wonders! I recently stocked up on the By Wishtrend Clear Skin Shield Patches to test and try out in the odd occasion that I do get a big nasty pimple on my face.
βHow should they be used?β
For me, I found the best way to use these patches is not to simply apply them on top of any pimple, but instead over top of freshly popped pimples. After safely and cleanly popping the pimple, I would then clean the pimple with alcohol to properly sanitize, then apply a fresh pimple patch right on top then leave it on overnight.
When Iβd wake up in the morning, the pimple would be flat and all the puss would be collected in the patch!
βThey simple work wonders!β
They not only collect pus and bacteria from the pimple spot, but they also protect the open pimple from any new bacteria, allowing the skin to heal!
Unfortunately, my skin has been rather clear of acne these past few months so
Teca 1% barrier cream to heal skin?
On another personal level, one thing that is very important when curing acne is to remember to heal your skin. For that, it’s important to incorporate skincare products into your acne fighting routine that also heal damaged skin.
βOkayβ¦ so what should I use?β
This skin healing cream is my ultimate favorite for healing damaged skin. This is officially my 3rd refill of it and it has yet to fail me! But of course, letβs take a quick peek at the ingredients that make it work for me.
Ingredients & texture
When analyzing the ingredients in
| Ingredient | Function | Acne | Irritant | Safety |
| Water | β§Solvent | 1 | ||
| Dipropylene glycol | β§Solventβ§Moisturizer | 1 | ||
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | β§Emulsifier | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | β§Surfactantβ§Viscosity Controlβ§Emulsifier | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Dimethicone | β§Emollient | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | β§Surfactantβ§Emulsifier | 3 | ||
| Cyclopentasiloxane | β§Solventβ§Emollient | 3 | ||
| Ethyl Hexanediol | β§Solventβ§Fragrance | 3 | ||
| Cyclohexasiloxane | β§Solventβ§Emollient | 2 | ||
| Asiaticoside | β§Fragranceβ§Antioxidant | 1 | ||
| Madecassic acid | 1 | |||
| Asiatic acid | 1 | |||
| Tromethamine | β§pH Adjusters | 2 | ||
| Carbomer | β§Viscosity Control | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Xanthan Gum | β§Viscosity Control | 1 | ||
| Glyceryl caprylate | β§Emollientβ§Emulsifier | 1 | ||
| Allantoin | β§Anti-inflammatoryβ§Anti-allergic | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Disodium EDTA | 1 |
There are 3 ingredients within this product pimply patch that may cause some clogged pore in rare cases. However, it is important to note that all skin healing ingredients can have a small chance of doing so. This of course does not mean this product will in fact give you acne.
βIt has never broken me out!β
In regards to the actual feeling of this pimple patch on the skin, this cream is rather interesting. It has a texture that feels like a makeup primer, gliding on smoothly over the skin without feeling very moisturizing or hydrating. Which kind of makes sense as this product is simply a skin recovery cream.
Overall opinion
The fact alone that this is my 3rd refill of the By Wishtrend Teca 1% Barrier Cream speaks for itself. Itβs not only amazing for keeping my skin from getting rashy when irritated, safe from dry cracks in the winter, but it also keeps my skin soothes from the sun and heat in the summer season! To top it off, because of its mild formula, it’s great for use on oily skin and dry skin as it neither adds oils or intensive hydration to the skin.
βIt simply adds skin repairing!β
Where to buy?
You can by the By Wishtrend Clear Skin Shield Patch here!
And the By Wishtrend Teca 1% Barrier Cream here!
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