Gerapatch Barrier Cream is meant to care for elderly people. It is highly concentrated, goes a long way and is very economical.

As a barrier against irritation from bodily fluids, Gerapatch Barrier Cream prevents skin damage associated with incontinence and acts as a moisturizer for dry or damaged skin.

·          Proven – to reduce incontinence dermatitis and associated with a significant decrease in grade 1 pressure ulcers, when used as part of sacral skin care.

·          Resists wash off – no need for frequent re-application

·          Provides a breathable skin protectant barrier

·          Will not clog or interfere with absorbency of incontinence pads

·          Does not decrease tape or dressing adhesion

·        Preserves the skin’s natural mantle.

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Other uses of Gerapatch Barrier Cream:

Barrier Cream has many beneficial uses to help your skin protect you better. One of the primary functions of the skin is to defend your body against the harmful forces of the environment.  Your skin constantly builds up a protective barrier against allergens, dirt and common irritants.

However, if you frequently wash your skin, especially the hands, you can often dissolve this natural protection.

If you come into contact with strong, harmful chemicals

and detergents in your daily activities, it can be a major problem for your skin.

To protect your hands from irritants, and to prevent further damage to already affected hands, the use of a barrier cream is recommended. Gerapatch Barrier Cream acts like an invisible pair of gloves, preventing contact between the skin and potential irritants, smoothing the surface and protecting already damaged skin.

Gerapatch Barrier Cream can offer you the following advantages:

     o   It forms a thin film on your face, hands and body
          which acts like a protective, invisible glove.
     o   It can help protect against physical agents such as too
          much heat, cold, solar radiation or pollutants.
     o   It is effective without needing several applications.
     o   It is not easily rubbed or washed off by perspiration
          during work.
     o   It will not affect your grip or the dexterity of your hands.
     o   It does not affect the skin's normal functions, clog pores
          or alter the normal perspiration or pH of the skin.
     o   It can act as a protector when used as the last step in
          the facial skin care routine.
     o   Helps prevent dehydration of the skin under extreme
          conditions, e.g. long distance air travel, air-conditioning,
          etc.
Gerapatch Barrier Cream will help improve the appearance, smoothness, suppleness and softness of your skin without leaving a greasy feel. Used regularly, Gerapatch Barrier Cream can allow your skin to heal itself naturally.

Usage

     o   Apply a small amount of Gerapatch Barrier Cream to needed areas
          and rub in slightly.
     o   Reapply approximately every two to three hours if
          washing hands frequently.
     o   Gerapatch Barrier Cream can be massaged over the entire face
          and body.

Key Points

     o   An invisible glove of protection improves the appearance,
          smoothness and softness of the skin. Improves the
          appearance of dry, flaky skin.
     o   Non greasy, concentrated. Allows skin to breath naturally.
     o   Does not clog pores. Soothes irritated and chapped skin.
     o   Helps protect against environmental and industrial
          damage, e.g. hot and cold, chemicals, oils, paints, harsh
          detergents, etc.

Definitions of barrier cream on the Web:

·         A barrier cream is a topical formulation used in industrial and medical environments to place a physical barrier between the skin and contaminants ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrier_cream

·         ream that provides a protective coating when applied to the skin eg. hands and face.
www.woodlandherbs.co.uk/acatalog/glossary.html

·         Protectant skin ointment for spray operators.
www.pestmanagement.co.uk/lib/glossary/glossary_b.shtml

.       A cream used to protect the skin from contact with resins.
www.justintanks.com/def.html

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