64. Battle of the Spot Treatments
Tue May 06 2025
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!
Podcast 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)
Links Mentioned & References Emme’s Recommended Spot Treatment (The Pink Potion): https://emmediane.com/products/the-pink-potion
Pregnancy Safe Spot Treatment (Annihilate): https://emmediane.com/products/annihilate-spot-treatment
Emme’s Recommended Hydrocolloid Patches: https://amzn.to/3XUCcBk
Emme’s High Frequency Device Recommendation (NuDerma Clinical Skin Therapy Wand): https://amzn.to/3DBQ9Kg
Existing Client Check-In Form: https://emmediane.com/pages/check-in
New Client Consultation: https://emmediane.com/pages/consultation?cnsltsrc=plpodcast
Special Offers Have skin concerns or looking for help building a routine? Get a customized routine for FREE: https://emmediane.com/pages/consultation?cnsltsrc=plpodcast
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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! Podcast 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) Links Mentioned & References Emme’s Recommended Spot Treatment (The Pink Potion): https://emmediane.com/products/the-pink-potion Pregnancy Safe Spot Treatment (Annihilate): https://emmediane.com/products/annihilate-spot-treatment Emme’s Recommended Hydrocolloid Patches: https://amzn.to/3XUCcBk Emme’s High Frequency Device Recommendation (NuDerma Clinical Skin Therapy Wand): https://amzn.to/3DBQ9Kg Existing Client Check-In Form: https://emmediane.com/pages/check-in New Client Consultation: https://emmediane.com/pages/consultation?cnsltsrc=plpodcast Special Offers Have skin concerns or looking for help building a routine? Get a customized routine for FREE: https://emmediane.com/pages/consultation?cnsltsrc=plpodcast Sign up for our newsletter for 15% off + expert skincare advice delivered directly to your inbox! Sign Up: https://emmediane.com/pages/newsletter