Nose strips are a type of product that can be used for different purposes. Below are some details about nose strips, including their positive and negative aspects, and the ingredients or materials used in them:
Breathe Right Nasal Strips
- Breathe Right nasal strips are drug-free strips that work instantly to open your nose for nasal congestion relief.
- Each strip is uniquely engineered with flexible “spring-like” bands that gently stick to the area right above the flare of each nostril. As the bands attempt to straighten back to their original shape, they gently lift the sides of the nose, instantly opening your nose for relief.
- The adhesive side of the strip should be placed right above where your nose flares out, and the strip should be gently rubbed to secure it into place on your nose.
- Breathe Right nasal strips are for a single use only and should not be used for more than 12 hours. They are made with a medical-grade adhesive, and the packaging of the product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals.
Nose Strips for Blackheads and Pores
- Nose strips for blackheads and pores are designed to remove blackheads from the nose area.
- An older study found that strips effectively remove blackheads.
- However, there is not a lot of research on the efficacy of nose strips, and there is conflicting information about whether they’re good or bad.
- Those who claim that nose strips are bad say the strips can remove more than just the blackhead, clearing pores entirely of sebaceous filaments. These sebaceous filaments line pores and maintain healthy oil balance in the skin, so they’re not entirely bad. When they get removed, your pores could become exposed to irritating dirt and oils.
- Nose strips can remove blackheads, but they’re probably not the best option for your pores.
- Nose strips should be applied at night, and noncomedogenic products should be used after the strip is removed to complete your skin care routine.
Ingredients or Materials
- Breathe Right nasal strips are made with a medical-grade adhesive, and the packaging of the product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals.
- A patent for a cosmetic article, including nose strips, describes a substrate selected from the group consisting of woven cloth, non-woven cloth, and a plastic film, and a layer comprising 5 to 70 wt % based on the total weight of said layer of a copolymer comprising an alkyl vinyl ether and maleic acid or an anhydride on said substrate.
