Microdarts can sound a little scary when it comes to skincare. There are lots of different types of patches with microdarts for a couple of different skin concerns like fine lines, wrinkles, acne, and dark spots. And, if you’ve ever used one of these patches then you know how painless they really are.
Typically, the microdarts are ultra-thin (about the thinness of a strand of hair) and quite short so they don’t penetrate deep into the skin. They are made the optimal length to best target a pimple or a dark spot and deliver certain ingredients to the spot.
Self-dissolving microdarts are the norm, but there are a few newer innovations when it comes to microdarts and what they are made of. Self-dissolving microdarts will dissolve into the skin after a few hours, but there are also non-dissolving microdarts that do not dissolve into the skin. Both types deliver beneficial ingredients to the problem spot, just in different ways.
While the self-dissolving type dissolves into the skin to deliver the ingredients, the non-dissolving type maintains its shape to continuously deliver the ingredients to the spot.
EraZit Magnesium Microdart Patch
The Hanhoo EraZit Magnesium Microdart Patch has the non-dissolving type of microdart. The microdarts are made of Magnesium and are ultra thin so they are virtually painless when applied to a pimple.
This patch is made with Magnesium to help calm deep, angry pimples and can help stop emerging pimples before they turn into a bigger problem. The hydrocolloid part of the patch helps capture any pimple gunk and protects the spot from irritants.
To best illustrate how the Erazit patch works, we conducted our own internal study. We had a user that experienced frequent deep pimples test out the patch over the course of a week. First, we started by documenting the initial state of the user’s skin:
We tracked the blemishes specifically on the left side of the user’s face with some active deep pimples.
Then, we had the user apply the EraZit patch on these blemishes a week of use. At the end of the week we recorded the results of using the patch:
As you can see the circled blemishes look significantly less red and smaller in size compared to the “before” image. The blemishes we focused on appeared a bit irritated and red in the initial image.
Not all pimples present with pus at the surface. Some can look red and irritated in appearance with the pimple forming deep in the skin. These pimples are the type that you do not want to try popping or squeezing. In trying to pop a deep pimple you could end up pushing the gunk deeper into the skin and trigger scarring.
Applying the EraZit patch to this kind of pimple can help reduce the size of the spot and calm redness. So instead of trying to pop a deep pimple apply the patch to prevent the spot from getting worse and to help keep out any irritants.
Brightening Microdart Patch
The Hanhoo Brightening Microdart Patch has the self-dissolving type of microdarts. This patch is made with 2% Niacinamide, Green Tea, Hyaluronic Acid, and Madecassoside to help target dark spots. After a few hours of use the microdarts dissolve into the skin to deliver the beneficial ingredients straight to the spot.
Often dark spots can pop up after a pimple has healed. Sometimes the dark spot appears because you popped the pimple and the dark spot is the scarring left behind. But, a dark spot can appear even if a pimple was not popped. The inflammatory nature of acne can trigger excess pigment (melanin) to the area causing a dark spot to appear.
Niacinamide is one of those star ingredients you may often see in dark spot treatments because of its ability to create an even skin tone. It targets discoloration to brighten the skin and reduce the look of dark spots.
In another internal study we wanted to test our Brightening Microdart Patch. In this study we had the user try out the Brightening Microdart Patch on a couple of spots leftover from healed acne. This image shows the user’s skin before trying out the patch:
The user applied the patch as directed (2 to 3 times a week for 2 weeks) to see if the patch could help lighten the spots. By the end of the two weeks, you can see the dark spots have been significantly reduced in appearance:
As you can see in the “Day14” image the dark spots close by the user’s temple have faded over the two week period. Consistent use (as directed) helped brighten the skin without drying or irritating the surrounding areas.
In conclusion…
Microdarts can be a pretty handy ally to have in your skincare routine. They present some cool benefits that not all skincare can achieve. Microdart patches can reach a little deeper than conventional patches to better target a problem spot and effectively deliver the beneficial ingredients. Both self-dissolving and non-dissolving microdarts can help problem spots whether it’s a pimple or a dark spot depending on the ingredients and intended use.
