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Nexcare Acne Absorbing Cover Ingredients Explained

Name: Acne Absorbing Cover
Brand: Nexcare

Published on January 24, 2023 Submitted by unicorn

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Overview

What it is

Facial treatment with 2 ingredients

Cool Features

It is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Free From

It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Nexcare is from United States. This product is used in 2 routines created by our community.

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Ingredient List (2)

Hydrocolloid, Ethylene Oxide

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

Ingredients Overview

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Ingredients Explained

This product contains 2 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Hydrocolloid

What it does:

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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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Ethylene Oxide

What it does:

This ingredient is volatile gas with a sweet odor. It is often used to make other ingredients less harsh and sterilize medical equipment.

When exposed to ethylene oxide through inhalation or ingestion, it is a known carcinogen.

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When to use

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Directions

1. Cleanse your face and hands well. Gently pat dry with a clean towel.
2. Peel open the acne cover pouch. Center one cover on the blemish.
3. Gently press the edges of the cover with clean and dry fingers for better adhesion.
4. Change your cover daily. Once the color changes to white, oily secretion has been absorbed. Replace the cover with a new one.
5. Keep unused covers in the plastic pouch.
6. If wearing makeup, apply the cover first.