Therapeutic Moisturizers

Therapeutic moisturizers are cream, gel, liquid, or ointment preparations used to soothe, soften, and moisturize the skin. They should be applied after cleansing with a gentle agent and when the skin is dry. Ingredients vary based on manufacturers' formulation but generally contain water, humectants, emollients, and vitamins. May also include an antimicrobial ingredient. Therapeutic moisturizers are often the second step in the process of cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting the genital and rectal areas for the prevention of skin breakdown.

Therapeutic moisturizers are skin care products such as cream, gel, liquid or ointment preparations used to soothe, soften and moisturize the skin.

Therapeutic moisturizers should be applied after cleansing with a gentle agent and when the skin is dry.

The ingredient composition of therapeutic moisturizer products vary based on manufacturers’ formulation but generally contain water, humectants, emollients and vitamins. They may also include an antimicrobial agent.

Therapeutic moisturizers are the second step in a comprehensive skin care protocol for the prevention of pressure ulcers including the process of cleansing, moisturizing and protecting vulnerable skin areas to prevent skin breakdown.

Skin care therapeutic moisturizers feature the following general performance properties and attributes:Features:
• Helps protect and heal chapped, chafed or cracked skin
• Helps relieve itching due to dry skin
• Helps prevent transepidermal water loss (TEWL)

Therapeutic moisturizers are indicated for use for general purpose moisturizing, specifically on skin at risk of breakdown due to age, dryness, friction or diabetes.

Therapeutic moisturizers are contraindicated for use on deep or puncture wounds.

For external use only. If irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult a physician. Always read manufacturer’s instructions and use according to directions.

Products
Selan® Silver Protective Cream

Selan® Silver Protective Cream (with Silverion 2400 and dimethicone) helps prevent dry, chapped, or chafed skin. Contains no petrolatum.

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Sensi-Care® Body Cream

Sensi-Care® Body Cream is specially formulated to relieve chronic dry skin. Contains emollients that smooth and soften the skin and humectants that attract and retain moisture.

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Soothe & Cool® Herbal Moisturizing Body Lotion

Soothe & Cool® Herbal Moisturizing Body Lotion is specially formulated to moisturize rough, dry skin on knees, heels, and elbows. Leaves skin feeling moisturized and soft to the touch without leaving a greasy residue.

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Soothe & Cool® Moisturizing Lotion

Soothe & Cool® Moisturizing Lotion is multipurpose, ideal for residents, and health care staff use.

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Soothe & Cool® Skin Cream

Soothe & Cool® Skin Cream is fortified with vitamins and aloe. Nourishes and moisturizes the skin. Recommended on bony prominences, when lotion is not enough.

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Thera® Moisturizing Body Cream

Thera® Moisturizing Body Cream is a moisturizing skin repair cream with 1.75% dimethicone that provides long-lasting hydration and conditions, nourishes and moisturizes dry, cracked skin.

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UNI DERM* Moisturizing Cream

UNI DERM* is a rich moisturizing cream that contains emollients to re-hydrate dry skin. Use daily to moisturize and hydrate dry, scaling, and cracking skin.

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UNICARE* Moisturizing Lotion

UNICARE* Moisturizing Lotion contains dimethicone and is enriched with aloe and allantoin to condition, soothe, and restore moisture to dry skin.

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Zincuta Skin Ointment

Zincuta Skin Ointment contains zinc oxide and beeswax to aid in the treatment of burns (sun and otherwise), chafes, abrasions, raw sores, insect bites, eczema and psoriasis. Also includes styrax benzoin and essential oils.

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