Good Questions

What is a transdermal patch and how does it work?

A transdermal patch delivers active ingredients through your skin directly into your bloodstream. Instead of swallowing a capsule and waiting for your gut to process it, the patch absorbs steadily over time, giving your body a more consistent, controlled release of what it needs.

Why is transdermal delivery better than pills or powders?

When you swallow a supplement, it has to survive your digestive system before anything useful reaches your bloodstream. Studies show that a significant portion of oral supplements are broken down or lost before absorption and the exact percentage varies depending on the ingredient, but the gut barrier is real and it matters. Transdermal delivery bypasses that process entirely. The ingredients go through your skin, not your stomach.

How long does a patch take to work?

It depends on the patch and the ingredient. Most people notice the effects of the caffeine and nicotine patches within 30 to 60 minutes. The sleep and magnesium patches are designed for gradual overnight release, so the effect builds over several hours. The focus and hangover patches sit in between, typically 45 to 90 minutes for the benefits to be felt.

How long do I wear the patch for?

Each patch is designed for up to 8 hours of steady release. Most people apply it in the morning or before the activity or situation they want support for, and remove it when they're done or before bed.

Where do I apply the patch?

Apply to clean, dry skin on your upper arm, shoulder, or torso. Avoid areas with a lot of hair or broken skin. Rotate the location each day to keep your skin in good condition.

Can I wear a patch while exercising or swimming?

Yes. The patches are designed to stay in place during all your physical activity. Sweat and water won't affect adhesion under normal conditions. If you're doing extended water activity, I’d just check the patch is secure before you start.

Can I wear more than one patch at a time?

Yes, but start with one and understand how it affects you before stacking. The caffeine and nicotine patches in particular contain active stimulants — wear them individually first before combining with anything else.

Is the nicotine patch only for quitting smoking?

No. The TruePatch nicotine patch is formulated for calm, sustained focus but not as a cessation product. Nicotine in controlled doses is a well-documented cognitive stimulant used by people who have never smoked. That said, nicotine is addictive. If you have no nicotine tolerance, start slowly and pay attention to how your body responds.

Are the patches safe?

The ingredients in TruePatch products are established actives with well documented safety profiles, vitamins, minerals, caffeine, magnesium, and nicotine delivered at measured doses. As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication, consult your doctor before use.

Do transdermal patches actually work or is it hype?

Transdermal delivery is clinically proven and widely used in medicine, nicotine replacement therapy, hormone patches, and pain management all use this method because it works. The mechanism is not in question. What varies is the quality of the formulation and what ingredients are being delivered. TruePatch is built around ingredients that are suited to this delivery method and dosed appropriately.

Why six patches instead of one?

Because different problems need different solutions. A caffeine patch for energy, a magnesium patch for recovery, a sleep patch for wind-down and each one is optimised for a specific outcome. You choose what you need, when you need it. No one-size-fits-all approach.

What makes TruePatch different from other supplement brands?

The delivery method is the difference. Most supplements are still built around a format like pills, powders, gummies that requires your gut to do the work.

TruePatch uses your skin. Steadier release, better absorption, no spikes or crashes. It's a smarter way to supplement, and it's about time someone built it properly.

Where is TruePatch available?

Online only for now, direct to you. We'll look at other channels down the track, but we want to own the experience end to end while we're building.

I have a question that isn't here, how do I get in touch?

Email us at hello@truepatch.co and we'll get back to you.