• How Is the Skin Barrier supplied?
Box of 30 soft wipes, 28ml spray
bottle, 50ml gentle spray can, box of 5 or 25 -1ml wands, box of 5 or 25 – 3 ml
wands.
• Does The Skin Barrier contain alcohol,
preservatives, Fragrances or latex?
No, the Skin Barrier is a blend of
100% silicone ingredients.
• Does The Skin Barrier contain Organic
compounds Or water?
No, the Skin Barrier is a blend of
100% silicone ingredients.
• Does The Skin Barrier contain Acrylate
terpolymers (liquid bandage)?
No, the Skin Barrier is a blend of
100% silicone ingredients.
• Is the Skin Barrier flammable?
Yes, but the Skin Barrier has a long
history of safe use and will only combust
if safety instructions are ignored
or the product is misused. The accompanying labelling and Instructions For Use provide
warnings and cautions.
• How Long will a can of the Sensi-Care Skin Barrier
last? It is impossible to be accurate, but
as an example, one single spray can be used to protect an area of approximately
40 sq/cm. There are over 200 sprays in each 50ml can. Many consumers with a
one-piece ostomy device will use a spray can per month.
• How does the Skin Barrier work? The protective silicone barrier
bonds gently to the skin surface to create a fine, durable, protective silicone
film.
• Is the Skin Barrier biocompatible? Yes, the Skin Barrier is
manufactured from silicone formulations and the safety and biocompatibility of
silicones is well understood and widely published. These inert substances are extensively
used in many medical device and skin care applications.
• Will The Skin Barrier sting? No, The formulation is a 100%
silicone blend. Silicone blends do not sting onapplication, even on sore skin.
• Can The Skin Barrier be Used together
With the Adhesive ReleaserOr Adhesive Remover? Yes, The combination use of these
products is very common.
• I Have sensitive skin. Can I use The
Skin Barrier? Sensitivity to silicones is
extremely rare. It is used in many areas of healthcare including dentistry,
topical and oral medications, and advanced wound dressings. It is also widely used in
formulations of many beauty products (moisturizers, shampoos etc). The Skin
Barrier is hypoallergenic.
• Will The Skin Barrier Dry my skin? No, it has no drying properties.
• Was The Skin Barrier tested by Patients
before It was introduced?
Yes, thorough evaluations were carried
out before and since introduction.
• I have a stoma and my skin is irritated
underneath the wafer. Can the skin barrier help?
Frequent removal of adhesives can
strip cells from the outer layer of your skin (stratum corneum) and reduce protection.
This can lead to redness and irritation. Protecting your peristomal skin with
the Skin Barrier reduces the risk of damage and irritation.
