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Developing acne patches: materials, formats and specs
A guide to the choices behind an acne patch, from material and shape to size, adhesion and regulations.
A specification guide for brands developing acne and pimple patches.
What this guide will cover
Terminology
Pimple patch, acne patch, spot patch, hydrocolloid patch: what is the same and what is not.
Materials and types
Hydrocolloid, hydrogel and microneedle (dart) patches: how they work and which stage of a breakout each suits.
Choosing the spec
Size, thickness, edge finish such as ultra-thin invisible edges, and adhesion.
Patches with active ingredients
What to consider when adding functional ingredients.
Design patches
Printed patch trends and licensing points when using characters.
How patches are classified
Depending on ingredients and claims, the same patch can be regulated as a cosmetic, a drug or a medical device.
K-beauty patch trends
Patch types gaining ground in Korean retail.
Where Crescent Seoul fits
Crescent Seoul connects you with patch manufacturers that fit your material and spec, and coordinates development through to export.