The Science

The science

Why we make patches, not pills

Every Mellow patch is built the same way for a reason: one application, a full 24 hours, no doses to remember. Here's what's actually going on under the surface — and why we think it's a better way to build a wellness habit.

Patch vs. pills and gummies

Same goal — a very different daily experience.

	Mellow patch	Typical pill / gummy
How you take it	Peel, stick, forget	Swallow, often with water
Dosing	One patch, once a day	Often 2–3 doses to remember
Wear time	Up to 24 hours, steady release	Single dose, hours
On the go	Discreet, no water needed	Needs water, easy to forget
Ingredients	No added sugar or fillers	Often contains sugar, coatings or binders
Cost per day	From 73p	Varies, often needs multiple servings

How a Mellow patch works

Every patch is built in four layers, designed to release its ingredients gradually rather than all at once.

1

Protective backing

Keeps the patch secure and intact while you wear it, whatever your day looks like.

2

Active ingredient layer

Holds the natural ingredients that make each patch different, from valerian to CBD.

3

Controlled-release layer

Regulates how quickly ingredients reach the skin, spreading release across the full 24 hours.

4

Skin-friendly adhesive

Keeps the patch comfortably in place on clean, dry skin without irritation for most wearers.

Why it adds up

The numbers behind the habit.

1 a day

One patch covers your whole routine for that need — nothing else to take.

24 hrs

Steady release across the full day and night, not a single spike.

2.4 million+

Patches worn by our customers so far.

Find your patch

Our patches are not medicines and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.