Skin Protect is non-greasy so it will not stain or finger print fabric, photographs, paper and yet it does not interfere with the adhesive properties of tapes, glues and stickers.
Skin Protect is an effective blocker of the allergy causing proteins found in latex gloves.
GENERAL
Skin Protect is effective in the prevention of over drying of the skin commonly associated with plaster of paris and ceramics. When one works with wet media such as flower arranging and papier mache, Skin Protect not only prevents the skin from breaking down due to the constant exposure to water, it also moisturizes and helps the skin to stay supple.
Although most children's art products are non-toxic, Skin Protect will ease the washing up of their hands ( and other body parts including faces etc. ).
Dyes used in batiks, ink from stamping and all types of paints are easily absorbed into the skin and can be harmful. When Skin Protect is applied to the skin, these materials do not penetrate the outer layer and therefore do not enter the blood stream where they can cause many health problems. It should be noted that Skin Protect must be applied twice to the areas of highest contact, especially around the finger nails.
Glues and adhesives of all types are very caustic and damaging to the skin. With Skin Protect these materials are not allowed to penetrate the skin and are therefore more easily washed off.
Lead used in the making of stained glass as well as lead found in some pencils and artists colors are one of the most dangerous items an artist can encounter. Skin Protect acts as a barrier to toxic metals and prevents absorption into the skin. While Skin Protect is an effective barrier to these agents, the user should take adequate precautions and follow the recommendations of the manufacturer.
Skin Protect for photography... Skin Protect protects the skin from the often damaging and sensitizing chemicals associated with processing and printing film. Skin Protect is non-greasy and will not finger print photographic papers.
Skin Protect for upholstery workers and seamstresses... Skin Protect actively protects the skin from fire retardant chemicals (formaldehyde, etc.) commonly found in today's heavier fabrics.
Skin Protect actively prevents the allergic effects of nickel found in sewing needles and pins and most jewelry.
Skin Protect for florists... Skin Protect helps protect the skin from the damaging aspects of working with flowers and plants. These materials include pesticides, weed killers, pollens, stains, adhesives and dyes. Skin Protect also helps prevent dehydration of the skin from working with wet materials for extended periods of time. Skin Protect actively repels unwanted odors from soils, decomposing plant materials and chemicals or pesticides.
THEATRICAL AND BEAUTY
Skin Protect for hair... With repeated hair washing, the beauty assistants hands become water logged and sensitive to many of the chemicals found in that industry. Regular use of Skin Protect helps to protect the skin even when wet.
Hair dyes and chemicals used in permanents can dry out, stain and sensitize the skin. With Skin Protect the staining is minimized and the irritating agents are not allowed to enter the skin.
Skin Protect for nails...Skin Protect helps protect the manicurists skin from harsh chemicals and often dangerous germs associated with this profession. For those who wear latex gloves, Skin Protect helps prevent contact dermatitis.
Skin Protect for make-up... Skin Protect is an effective hypo-allergenic barrier to make-up. It is non-greasy, it allows the skin to breathe normally, and makes removal easier and less damaging to the face.
Skin Protect for theatrical make-up...Skin Protect is a good base for heavy and often damaging stage make-up. Skin Protect does not effect the adhesive properties of glue. Skin Protect, while allowing the skin to breathe normally, will not let the chemicals and glues found in these types of products enter the skin thereby causing irritation.
Skin Protect offers protection to technicians wearing latex gloves and to the models for whom molds or casts are being made. In this area Skin Protect protects and moisturizes the skin from the drying effects of plaster of paris, rubber and latex molds.
Skin Protect is the ultimate truly hypoallergenic moisturizing topical barrier lotion which guards the skin from the widest array of possibly harmful materials.
Skin Protect is an ideal product for health care workers and patients, industrial use, home use, for children and infants, in sports and sports medicine and creative endeavors.
Skin Protect also helps those with skin conditions that are worsened by external irritants such as eczema, contact dermatitis (latex allergies), skin allergies, and the associated problems of maceration of the skin. Skin Protect does not damage or interfere with the skins own normal functions. Skin Protect is an ideal product for anyone to use regularly as a protector and enhancer of the skin.