The First Anti-Acne
Patch for Athletes
Prevent
Treat Protect

Against Acne Mechanica due to helmet friction, heat and sweat

Clear Skin. Game On. I Breakouts? Benched. I

Defend Your Skin. Play Your Game.

How It Works

The first ever preventative, moisture-locking, breathable patch that stops breakouts before they even get in the game. Worn under helmets, straps, and pads, it seals in the good, blocks the bad, and keeps skin calm, clear, and ready to perform. With Salicylic Acid, Tea Tree Oil, Niacinamide, and Vitamin C, it works all game long — invisible, comfortable, unstoppable.

Clean and dry skin before applying

Place patch directly on forehead and/or chin

Helmet on…
Game on!

Game-Changing Benefits

Developed for athletes who refuse to let breakouts sideline their confidence

Breakouts? Benched.

Developed for athletes. Stops sweat, heat, and gear from triggering breakouts.

Recover While You Play

Active ingredients repair, strengthen, and keep skin at peak performance, even mid-match.

Clear Skin Confidence

Clearer, trouble-free skin means sharper focus and better performance on and off the field.

Goes the Distance

Sweat-proof, breathable patch stays on comfortably all day.

Safe and Approved

Dermatologist approved for teens and adults.

Sweat-Proof Formula

Built to stick through every play, every period, every mile.

Helmet Wearing Sports

Full cage helmet

Lacrosse

Full cage helmet

Extended wear, cheek and jaw pressure, trapped heat

Full-face cage or visor helmet

Ice Hockey

Full-face cage or visor helmet

Long wear time, moisture, chin strap friction, tight fit

Full helmet with chin strap

Football

Full helmet with chin strap

Heavy padding, long duration, forehead/jaw friction

Batting or catcher’s helmet

Baseball / Softball

Batting or catcher’s helmet

Chin and forehead sweat, shorter duration

Padded headgear

Boxing / Taekwondo (Amateur)

Padded headgear

Short sessions but intense sweat and pressure

Vented hard shell helmet

Cycling (Road / Mountain / BMX)

Vented hard shell helmet

Sweat under straps, repetitive friction

What Is Acne Mechanica?

Acne Mechanica is a type of acne caused by friction heat and sweat — and is especially common in athletes. For athletes, it’s not about poor hygiene — it’s about the physical demands of their sport. Whether it’s lacrosse, football, hockey, baseball or biking,  consistent gear use and high activity levels create the perfect storm for Acne Mechanica.

Powered by Science

All-star lineup of proven ingredients that work as hard as you do

Hydrocolloid Patch

Barrier that locks out bacteria and creates the ideal environment for faster healing

Salicylic Acid

Clears pores at the source, stopping breakouts before they start

Tea Tree Oil

Targets acne-causing bacteria while reducing redness and irritation

Niacinamide

Strengthens skin's barrier, controls oil, and calms irritation

Vitamin C

Brightens skin, protects from damage, and supports healthy repair

Ready to Keep Your Head in the Game?

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