A1. No, the product binds to the outer layer of the skin, and when it has dried [after 60 to 90 seconds] it will not come off. SkinWear™ is not greasy and as such will not leave marks on your paperwork. When SkinWear™ is used as a "wash and rinse" product, the built in cleanser is removed.
A2. SkinWear™ is a water-soluble protection, so when you wash your hands, approx. only one of five layers is removed. The benefit of the part of the formula that you retain is that it prevents the dry feeling associated with most other barrier products. If you feel a tight feeling on your skin it must not be associated with dry skin, but seen as confirmation that the "invisible defense" is still in place.
A3. SkinWear™ will last for 8 hours without rinsing and will self dissapate. Your SkinWear™ gloves will remain effective for 8 hours or more. It is recommended that you re-apply after 4 rinse cycles for best results.
A4. Most products sold today are barrier creams and require additional cleaning agents. Our product has a unique "dirt packing" system that allows the user to wash his/her hands without using any additional cleaning agent. The formula will lift the dirt and grime from the skin and pack it for easy removal. The fact that dirt and grime does not stick to the basin after washing is confirmation of this amazing ability. SkinWear™ can also be used as a most effective, but gentle hand cleaner. When you work the gel into your hands you will be able to remove most stubborn dirt.
A5. Some soiling agents such as oil will form a water-repellent barrier over SkinWear™. The chemical/electrical polarization needed to pack and remove the dirt cannot fully take place and will result in unacceptable results. When you wipe the excess soilant (paint, grease, oil etc.) away you allow the water to come in contact with the product and activate the cleaning process.
A6. The product has been developed to allow the skin to "breathe" and perspire naturally. This one-way barrier is most effective and will not cause discomfort to the user. It will also allow the "good" resident skin spores to continue their normal healthy functions.
A7. No, never ignore any mandated or recommended safety requirements. In such circumstances, SkinWear™ provides a secondary line of defense against dangerous chemicals or life threatening microbes. This second line of defense will assist you should your first line of defense give way or start leaking. SkinWear™ will give you sufficient secondary protection and the necessary time to take preventative measures when such accidents occur. SkinWear™ will continue to provide ongoing protection after the mandated or recommended equipment is removed! No. You need to at all times follow the safety and security laws of your country or company. SkinWear™ could play a very important role as a secondary line of defense if you are accidentally exposed to severe soils and damaging agents.
A8. We also discovered that certain workers experience a speeding up of the exfoliating process. The hard and callus skin tends to shed quicker to allow healthy new skin to come to the surface. Peeling that is not painful is more often than not a sure sign that improvement is on the way.
Workers sometimes report that their skin started peeling soon after they started applying our product. Such claims must be carefully investigated. We discovered that the skin peeling that they report is actually the "second skin" that we created that is peeling and not their own skin that is now falling apart. There is usually no discomfort experienced by the worker that reports this tendency. We discovered that this is almost always a sure sign that the harsh chemicals that they are exposed to are "cooking" our protection. The worker previously did not notice this because the upper layer of this skin is already so thick and callus.
A9. In our experience, the chances of allergic reaction are fairly remote. We however suggest that you test the product in the following manner. Apply a few drops of SkinWear™ to the inner part of your upper arm. Leave it on for eight hours and check if you experience any discomfort. If you have a severe reaction to the product we suggest that you first see your doctor and discuss the matter with him before using SkinWear™. If you experience no discomfort at all after this test, you can use the product and should not experience any discomfort.
A10. We have found that workers who experience discomfort notwithstanding the sensitivity test indicated above usually have historical damage to their skin. The soiling agents they are exposed to in their line of work or the cleaning agents used in the past may have caused some damage. We suggest that such users get advice from a dermatologist or health worker before they use the product. SkinWear™ highlights damaged areas and acts as an early warning system for workers. Most workers with mild discomfort report that their hands improved within 7-10 days after using SkinWear™.
A11. Hands perspire when gloves are worn. Moist, warm areas are ideal breeding grounds for bacteria. Gloves might prevent damage to the hand, but when removed, bacteria within the gloves can be passed to the mouth or eyes, be absorbed through the skin or be passed to third parties by handshake or other casual contact. When you apply SkinWear™ before you put on gloves, you are preventing this bacteria growth. When the job is done you can go to any wash facility and wash your hands without using any additional cleanser. The protection afforded by SkinWear™ will also help eliminate odors associated with wearing gloves. NOTE: SkinWear™ can be applied over gloves to prevent cross contamination.
A12. SkinWear™ is non-toxic and you will not suffer any ill effect whatsoever. You might not like the taste, but it will not poison you or your child. Even if you ingest some of the product it will not cause serious after effects. You should however keep the product outside the reach of children as with any chemical agent. See a doctor if a substantial amount of SkinWear™ is ingested. Drink plenty of water.
A13. Many dyes, stains, paints and other oil based soilants have been designed to plasticize to the surface they are applied to. If the Skin area is protected with SkinWear™ one should WIPE THE SOILED AREA WITH A DAMP SPONGE AND THEN SIMPLY RINSE WITH WATER - NO SOAP! - TO REMOVE THE SOILANT. SkinWear™ HAS PERFORMED AS ADVERTIZED AGAINST ALL SOILANTS WE HAVE FOUND AND TESTED.
A14. YES SkinWear™ CAN BE USED LIKE ANY OTHER NORMAL LIQUID HAND SOAP.
A15. We indicated earlier that you must always do the under the arm test before you use SkinWear™.. We use only the best quality cosmetic ingredients in our product. We also use a natural vegetable dye in an attempt to make the product as friendly as possible. Please consult with your physician if you have any doubts or suffer from severe allergies.
A16. YES IT CAN BE USED AS A WATERLESS HAND-CLEANING AGENT. IT WILL PROMPTLY BEGIN TO PACK THE DIRT AND GRIME.
A17. SkinWear™ has multiple layers of protection. These layers create multiple barriers woven together to create the dirt packing properties. The dirt-packing component can be compromised in severe wet conditions. We recommend that you reapply SkinWear™ every 2 hours if you are working with liquids that will remain in contact with your skin for extended periods of time.
A18. Yes there is always the possibility that SkinWear™ , or for that matter any other cosmetic or cleaning agent could irritate your skin. SkinWear™ was developed to form a first line of defence against a wide range of irritating agents. We however suggest that you stop using the product in the unlikely event that you experience any discomfort or negative reaction until you clear the matter up with a qualified health professional.
A19. Yes. SkinWear™ successfully repels strong odors on the skin.
A20. Yes you can use SkinWear™ on your hands when you wear gloves. Your will create a second line of defence and at the same time counter the possible bacteria growth that are often present in gloves that are used repeatedly.
A21. You can use SkinWear™ the same way you use it on your hands to protect you when you work in dirty conditions. It is often used by miners and oil rig workers.
A22. SkinWear™ will provide outstanding protection when applied properly. The gel should be worked in under the nails for best results.
A23. No. You need to wear appropriate gloves for this purpose. You can however use your SkinWear™ gloves as a second line of defense.
A24. SkinWear™ is non toxic and will not leave a residue or contaminate the taste of your food. However, you should allow adequate time for SkinWear™ to dry on your hands prior to making contact with food. NOTE. We also discovered that certain workers experienced a speeding up of the exfoliating process. The hard and callus skin tends to shed quicker to allow healthy new skin to come to the surface. Peeling that is not painful is more often than not a sure sign that improvement is on the way.
Workers sometimes report that their skin started peeling soon after they started applying our product. Such claims must be carefully investigated. We discovered that the skin peeling that they report is actually the "second skin" that we created that is peeling and not their own skin that is now falling apart. There is usually no discomfort experienced by the worker that reports this tendency. We discovered that this is almost always a sure sign that the harsh chemicals that they are exposed to are "cooking" our protection. The worker previously did not notice this because the upper layer of this skin is already so thick and callus.