{"id":10020,"date":"2025-07-29T13:11:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T13:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amarintech.com\/?p=10020"},"modified":"2025-12-09T13:38:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T13:38:50","slug":"dermocosmetic-patches-uses-and-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amarintech.com\/es\/dermocosmetic-patches-uses-and-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Dermocosmetic patches, uses, and benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10020\" class=\"elementor elementor-10020\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-62b6c1f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"62b6c1f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-97230eb\" data-id=\"97230eb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8f378 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a8f378\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Dermocosmetic patches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a breakthrough resulting from centuries of experience. More than 3,000 years ago, Chinese and Egyptians began to use various pharmaceutical preparations on different parts of the body to treat a wide variety of diseases. Over time, these preparations became more complex and evolved into the transdermal patches we know today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, patches are used for the treatment or relief of symptoms of many diseases such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amarintech.com\/alzheimers-month\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alzheimer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;s or Parkinson&#8217;s disease. However, there is a growing use of <\/span><b>dermocosmetic patches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for purely aesthetic purposes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will address what they can be used for, what the different types are and what benefits they bring to those who use them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are dermocosmetic patches used for, and what are their benefits<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The neck, neckline, cheekbones, or forehead are the common areas where these cosmetic products are used. Easy to apply, <\/span><b>dermocosmetic patches <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allow the administration of vitamins, peptides, and minerals in sessions of up to thirty minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most frequent reasons cited by users when choosing these products are:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the knowledge of the brands that manufacture them,\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the interest in certain active ingredients,\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the convenience of application and\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the variety of effects that can be achieved on the skin in a short period of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This format has advantages over other typical <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/amarin-technologies-s-a-u_amarin-transdermalsystems-topicalvstransdermal-activity-7350796329587044352-Lvzx?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAwd0tABdc9EHrpja30VtwP2b5FLzKpSOog\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the cosmetic world, such as creams, serums, and ointments. Thanks to the use of <\/span><b>dermocosmetic patches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, people achieve greater efficacy in the delivery of active ingredients of interest, the phase favors moisture retention and increases the prolonged action of the active components, while ensuring greater stability of sensitive ingredients and less skin irritation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is for this reason that the cosmetic industry has specialized and is able to offer these products for multiple cosmetic purposes. There are patches on the market to nourish the skin, to moisturize, with antioxidants or with regenerative properties, to name just a few of the most common.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of dermocosmetic patches<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The types of dermocosmetic patches used to meet these objectives can be classified into three major groups:<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydrogel patches<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are thin, transparent patches made of a gel matrix composed mainly of water and polymers. They are largely moisturizing and cooling.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper patches<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are thin sheets of paper or tissue impregnated with active ingredients. They can have a variety of functions such as moisturizing, soothing or treating specific skin problems such as acne.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occlusive patches<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are devices that hermetically seal the skin to create a protective barrier and increase the penetration of active ingredients into the skin, in a moisture-controlled environment.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How dermo-cosmetic patches work and how long their effect lasts<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To answer this question, it is important to note that when designing these products, it is necessary to consider the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amarintech.com\/interchangeability-guidances-for-tds-need-for-harmonization-copy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">functioning of the skin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the structures that compose it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally speaking, it can be said that the skin is made up of three main layers: <\/span><b>epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The first two are responsible for the exchange of substances and moisture with the environment and is the area where dermocosmetic patches work.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El <\/span><b>epidermis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a section up to 2 mm thick, divided into 5 parts. The first part, the stratum corneum, is mainly composed of dead cells full of Keratin, surrounded by an intercellular matrix made up of lipids and fatty acids. In order to facilitate the penetration of the active ingredients through the stratum corneum, it is a good idea to transport them in a lipophilic medium.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El <\/span><b>dermis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also between 1.5 and 4 mm thick and is largely composed of collagen and elastin fibers, which provide the skin with resistance and elasticity. Also at this level are various structures such as blood vessels, nerve endings, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles, as well as a set of proteins that provide structural support and promote the repair and regeneration of this tissue. The high water content of this layer makes it an excellent target for hydrophilic actives.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the skin is a dynamic organ, it is important to consider cellular metabolic processes and their influence on cosmetic treatments. Therefore, it is worth noting that most of the effects achieved (smoother skin, hydration, reduction of expression lines, etc.) are short-lasting, even for those active ingredients with high skin penetration capacity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To achieve longer-lasting effects, it is therefore necessary to apply the patches regularly, either daily, weekly or monthly.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What active ingredients can be contained in these patches<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these considerations, it is possible to choose active ingredients with defined purposes and that act on specific areas of the skin, avoiding irritation and adverse reactions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hyaluronic Acid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, acts on both epidermis and dermis, moisturizes the skin and allows other active ingredients to penetrate the skin barrier more easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vegetable oils<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Rosehip, Shea, etc.) are located in the epidermis where they prevent moisture loss while delivering nutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Niacinamide or vitamin B3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on the other hand, promotes the production of ceramides (a type of lipid) in the dermis and improves the skin&#8217;s barrier function.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, transdermal patches have evolved from their beginnings in ancient medicine to become a versatile tool in modern cosmetics. Their ease of use and efficacy in delivering active ingredients make them very popular for different aesthetic treatments. In addition, they offer significant advantages over other cosmetic formats and allow highly customized treatments to be designed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Sources:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pastore, M. N., Kalia, Y. N., Horstmann, M., &amp; Roberts, M. S. (2015). Transdermal patches: history, development and pharmacology. British Journal Of Pharmacology, 172(9), 2179-2209. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/bph.13059\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/bph.13059<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s driving increased skin care patch usage? (s. f.). https:\/\/gcimagazine.texterity.com\/gcimagazine\/october_2023\/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1918338#articleId1918338<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structure and Function of the Skin, Editor(s): James G. Marks, Jeffrey J. Miller, Lookingbill and Marks&#8217; Principles of Dermatology (Sixth Edition), Elsevier, 2019, Pages 2-10, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/B978-0-323-43040-1.00002-6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/B978-0-323-43040-1.00002-6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dermis &#8211; structure, location, diagram, anatomy, function. (s. f.). https:\/\/anatomy.co.uk\/dermis\/<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-677db80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"677db80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dermocosmetic patches are an effective and versatile alternative in aesthetics, with better absorption and visible effects on the skin.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":10770,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[58,55,57,54,56],"class_list":["post-10020","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-transdermal-technology","tag-benefits","tag-dermocosmetics","tag-innovation","tag-patches","tag-transdermal"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/amarintech.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10020","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/amarintech.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/amarintech.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amarintech.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amarintech.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10020"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/amarintech.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10020\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10785,"href":"https:\/\/amarintech.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10020\/revisions\/10785"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amarintech.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10770"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/amarintech.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10020"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amarintech.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10020"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amarintech.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}