Zitsticka GOO GETTER Surface Zit Hydrocolloid Patch Versus Freeman Micro-Darts Pro - Dark Spot Patches
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Zitsticka GOO GETTER Surface Zit Hydrocolloid Patch 5 ingredients
Freeman Micro-Darts Pro - Dark Spot Patches 7 ingredients
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Zitsticka GOO GETTER Surface Zit Hydrocolloid Patch 5 ingredients
Freeman Micro-Darts Pro - Dark Spot Patches 7 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideAscorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
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Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidIngredient Ratings
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Zitsticka GOO GETTER Surface Zit Hydrocolloid Patch 5 ingredients
Freeman Micro-Darts Pro - Dark Spot Patches 7 ingredients
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Zitsticka GOO GETTER Surface Zit Hydrocolloid Patch 5 ingredients
TL;DR: These work! Minus one star for irritation if you're sensitive or have raw, broken skin.
I think these are part of the original Zitsticka product offering and picked these up at a local pharmacy when they started offering them. These are not a replacement for just hydrocolloid patches (like Mighty Patch), but they do work very well on inflamed and open, oozing acne spots; flattening them Show more
Love these! I have tried dozens of different acne patches. These are by far my favorite! Like any patch, these keep my hands off/prevents me from picking at my hormonal acne. But unlike others, these patches also TREAT the affected area. The salicylic acid helps to unclog pores. The niacinamide, tea tree, and vitamin C helps to accelerates skin renewal and heal damaged skin. Works wonders to speed Show more
