TikTok Users Are Using This Bandage Hack To Get Rid Of Acne And It's So Easy
It's almost too good to be true.
In recent years, pimple patches have become a popular way to get rid of acne quickly. These little stickers zap away zits thanks to their ability to absorb pus and gunk, speeding up the healing process.
But TikTok users found a pretty cool hack that’s based on the same idea: hydrocolloid bandages.
As Allure reports, TikTok users are sticking these bandages all over their faces and removing them the following morning to unveil clear-looking skin.
@shannon.bruno share with your friends n fam! ❤️ #acne #acnetips #acnetreatment #hydrocolloid #diy #diyskincare #beautyhacks #beautytips #skincare #fyp
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TikTok user @may_us shared the hack in a series of videos, showing how she used Advanced Healing Hydrocolloid Bandages purchased from her local CVS.
@may_us My skin has never looked so good #hydrocolloid
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“Oh my god, it’s all just filled,” she said the morning after applying her first set of bandages. The clip had earned 11.5 million views at the time of publication.
Incredible!
@may_us TW: taking off gross bandages. Part 2 #hydrocolloidbandages
♬ original sound - May Sanders
Hydrocolloid bandages aren’t anything new—they’ve been used by medical professionals for various types of wound healing for years. Skinfluencer Kali Kushner posted about using them on her Instagram in 2016.
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"It pulls out ALL the bacteria from your stubborn active spot like mine or brings your cystic acne to a head. Why do people not talk about or use these more????" Kushner wrote.
Soon other TikTokers followed suit.
@xv.kayla i think it really helped #hydrocolloid #acne #VivaCleanHacks
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And some docs even weighed in on the app, giving their cosign.
@tonyyounmd #duet with @svetlana_angela do Hydrocollood patches work? #acne #pimples #hydrocolloid #hydrocolloidbandages #learnontiktok
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While some were in awe at the effectiveness of the adhesive bandages, others complained that removing them was painful. That's where actual pimple patches might come in handy.
@rotel_ella Here’s part 2! I feel like if I left it longer it would have come off easier. I’ll be doing another with the mighty patches! Y’all are so kind! #fyp
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Plus, you can get some really cute ones — like patches shaped like flowers.
And even Hello Kitty!
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Some pimple patches contain additional ingredients like tea tree oil and salicylic acid, which add even more zit-destroying capabilities.
Maybe it’s time to invest in some Band-Aid stock, just in case...
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