Starface XL Big Star Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches Ingredients Explained
Updated on March 18, 2024 Submitted by rachaelolivia
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Facial treatment with 1 ingredient
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It is vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe
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It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredients 1
Hydrocolloid is technically not a cosmetic ingredient. It is a type of material used to dress uninfected wounds. Hydrocolloid is coated with a mix of gelatin, pectin, xanthan gum, carrageenan, and other biopolymers.
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Ingredients Explained
Hydrocolloid is technically not a cosmetic ingredient. It is a type of material used to dress uninfected wounds. Hydrocolloid is coated with a mix of gelatin, pectin, xanthan gum, carrageenan, and other biopolymers.
Hydrocolloid patches made for treating pimples often have other ingredients, such as tea tree oil, salicylic acid, niacinamide, glycolic acid, and more. Unfortunately, unless a company discloses this information, we won't have a way to know what other ingredients are present.
When hydrocolloid is applied to a wound, the polysaccharides and polymers absorb water to form a gel. These moist conditions help promote wound healing without breaking down cell tissue.
A study from 2021 found Hydrocolloid may aid in scar healing.
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Directions
make sure skin is completely clean and dry before use.
place your hydro-stars on any spots in need.
let your hydro-stars work their magic overnight, or any time for 6+ hours.
gently peel off...
make sure skin is completely clean and dry before use.
place your hydro-stars on any spots in need.
let your hydro-stars work their magic overnight, or any time for 6+ hours.
gently peel off your stars and replace with a new patch (if you want).
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