How Do Spot Patches Work? Benefits and Uses Explained

Spots, blemishes, imperfections – why can’t our skin just give us a break. Spots can happen for a huge variety of reasons: hormonal changes, sebum build-up, clogged dead skin cells, and stress are all common causes.

Whether you have oily or dry skin, spots find their way to blemish our skin. But while spots can affect any age, there are effective spot solutions that can nip the zit.

One nifty solution is a Blemish patch. But what are blemish patches and how do they work? Read on to discover how this blemish solution can come to the rescue on those bad skin days.

How to Reduce Face Spots

Prevent, prevent, prevent – that’s our mantra. Spots are just the tip of the iceberg, the real problem lies underneath. That’s why the best way to help prevent spots is to have a great skincare routine in place.

So, if you’re wondering how to help prevent spots, let’s start by looking at what a good skincare routine looks like.

Spot Prone Skin Routine

1.Use a gentle cleanser: your skin routine should start by cleansing your skin daily. Our Salicylic cleanser removes dirt and impurities and is formulated to gently purify your skin without drying it out.
2.Exfoliate once or twice a week: exfoliating helps remove dead skin cells, leaving your skin feeling smoother and clearer. 3in1 clay Wash, Scrub, Mask
3.Refresh with a toner: using a toner formulated with salicylic acid, niacinamide, or witch hazel can help remove any leftover residues and rebalance the skin. Salicylic liquid care.
4.Keep your skin hydrated: find the right moisturiser for your skin, if you have oil-prone skin opt for a hydrating serum, if you have drier skin, go for a moisturising cream. Aloe Moisturiser
5.Use sunscreen daily: protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is important throughout the whole year – not just in summer. Our Salicylic Daily UV is non-greasy and can be worn under makeup.

Other common causes of face spots include:

• Touching your face too much
• Not changing your pillowcase often enough
• Hair oil build-up
• phone contact on skin
• Oil-based or non-comedogenic makeup

How to Get Rid of Blemishes

A good skincare routine can help keep spots at bay, but sometimes genetics, hormone fluctuations, and environmental stressors still cause blemishes.

So, how to reduce the appearance of spots fast? The best spot solutions provide a targeted approach. That’s why our ultra-thin, and invisible Garnier 8H Invisible Blemish Patch are an effective and fast solution.

But what do blemish patches do? Blemish patches absorb excess oil and impurities to flatten and reduce the appearance of spots. Made with a hydrocolloid material which acts as a moisture-retentive, it helps keep hold of water, protecting the affected area, shielding the spot, our patches prevent picking and prevent dirt and other external factors from worsening the blemish. You can wear our hydrocolloid patches at night while you sleep or during the day – even under your make-up!

Benefits of Patches as a Spot Solution

• Clinically proven: reduce the appearance of blemishes fast – you’ll see visible results in just 8 hours*!
• Easy application: peel, stick on the spot, and wait – no need to reapply creams or gels.
• Customised coverage: spots come in big and small sizes, and so do our patches.
• Make-up compatible: our patches stay put, even under foundation and powder.
• Dermatologically-tested: suitable for all skin types, vegan, and Cruelty-Free International approved.

*Clinical study, 47 subjects

Spot Prone Skin Routine

Using hydrocolloid spot patches is as easy as:

• Wash and pat dry your face
• Choose the patch size (smaller 10mm or larger 12mm)
• Tear along the dotted line and peel off the patch
• Apply the spot patch directly on to the blemish
• Remove after 8 hours

Try Garnier 8H Invisible Blemish Patch today!