We’ve all been there—a breakout pops up at the worst possible time, and suddenly, we’re scrambling to find a way to make it disappear overnight. And of course, that’s where spot treatments come in! But with so many options out there, from medicated treatments to pimple patches to DIY tricks, how do you know what actually works?

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the most popular spot treatments—what’s worth using, what’s a waste of time, and what could actually be making your breakouts worse. So, if you’ve ever found yourself dabbing toothpaste on a zit or wondering if those trendy little pimple patches actually do anything, this episode is for you!

Episode Highlights

• Why medicated spot treatments are still the fastest way to treat breakouts, and how to use them for best results
• The truth about pimple patches—how they can help and where they fall short
• Common DIY spot treatments that do more harm than good (and what to use instead)