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A few years ago, I tried pimple patches for the first time. They seemed like they’d work miracles, drawing out the impurities in a fresh blemish and leaving the skin clear. But despite applying all different types of patches on all types of pimples, the acne just kept coming back. Not only that, but I was tired of forgetting to take off the stickers on my face before leaving the house for the day!
So when I came across the Bye Acne device from Solawave, which takes only 3 minutes to treat acne, I figured it was worth a shot. My results speak for themselves, but here are five reasons I’m giving up pimple patches in favor of this quick-and-easy skincare hack:
1. Pimple patches take hours, whereas Bye Acne takes 3 minutes
Whether you wear them overnight or sport them out in public, pimple patches are meant to stay on the face for 6 to 8 hours at a time. Why would I cover my face in stickers for several hours when I can spot-treat my blemishes in just a few minutes during my usual skincare routine? Bye Acne only takes 3 minutes, far less time than a pimple patch. ⏰
2. Patches aren’t preventative, while Bye Acne targets the source of blemishes
While pimple patches help protect a blemish from picking or irritation, they won’t keep new pimples from popping up. Solawave’s Bye Acne combines two effective treatments, blue and red light therapies, in one device for a one-two preventative punch. 👊
The blue light therapy targets acne-causing bacteria and also helps prevent future breakouts, while the red light therapy helps skin rejuvenation. Together, that means less acne now and in the future!
3. I’m finally getting noticeable results
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Not only do I benefit from visible improvements in my breakouts thanks to Bye Acne’s blue light therapy, but the added red light therapy even gives me an all-over glow. ✨ The appearance of redness and inflammation goes down after each 3-minute session, and the red light therapy helps prevent hyperpigmentation after a pimple goes away. Pimple patches could never.
4. I need a long-term solution
Pimple patches aren’t meant to be a long-term solution for acne. They can help cover your most troublesome spots, protecting you from picking at a fresh blemish, but they aren’t doing much for your skin in the long run.
I love that Bye Acne does exactly as the name implies — the low-level blue light kills bacteria that causes acne and reduces sebum production, so continued use actually improves the appearance of my skin. 🤩
5. I prefer more eco-friendly acne treatments
Pimple patches may be cute, but let’s be real: these little stickers spend a few hours on your face, but may spend years in the landfill. The outer layer of many pimple patches are typically made from a type of plastic, so it won’t biodegrade easily.
I don’t have to worry about that with this Bye Acne device. There are no stickers to apply! The device is reusable and rechargeable (in fact, it takes less time to fully recharge it—about 30 minutes—than it does to wear a pimple patch).
I’m ditching pimple patches for good 👋
While my time with pimple patches was fun while it lasted, our time together has come to an end. I’d much rather spend a few minutes to effectively treat acne than wear wasteful stickers on my face for hours that don’t actually get to the root of the problem.
Not only that, but spending $69 (with free shipping!) for an acne-fighting device once versus paying $5 to $25 every couple of weeks on pimple patches is a budgeting no-brainer. Plus, Solawave has a 30 day money-back guarantee, so you can send it back if within a month if it doesn’t work for you. From now on, I’ll be trusting Bye Acne from Solawave to beat breakouts and give my skin a healthy glow! 🌟
