I never even heard of these. Here's some basic research Scientific Concerns / Cons: Skin Absorption Is Tricky: • Only very small, fat-soluble molecules (like nicotine or hormone-based drugs) have a proven track record of absorbing through skin. • Most vitamins and herbal ingredients? Too big or too water-soluble to reliably pass through the skin barrier. Lack of Regulation: • Most wellness patches are marketed as supplements, not drugs. This means no FDA testing for efficacy or absorption. • Some might not even contain what they claim—or worse, might contain things they don't claim. Placebo Power: • Some users swear by them. But a lot of the "effectiveness" comes down to placebo, which, hey—still makes you feel better. But you're paying for belief, not biology. Risk of Skin Reactions: • Some patches use adhesives or essential oils that can irritate or burn sensitive skin.

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