Skin protection | Wound Care Handbook

Cavilon Advanced Skin Protectant

Durable transparent polymer-cyanoacrylate barrier in a disposable applicator.

Cavilon Continence Care Wipes

No-rinse skin wipes for the treatment of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD). The wipes contain 3% dimethicone and are biodegradable, pH balanced, perfume- and paraben-free, soft and hypoallergenic.

Cavilon Durable Barrier Cream

Highly concentrated barrier cream to protect against bodily fluids and moisturise skin. Provides long-lasting protection from skin breakdown.

Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film

Protective, transparent barrier film. Alcohol-free formulation is pain-free on broken skin and provides up to 72 hours' protection before re-application. Non-cytotoxic.

Hydromol Ointment

An all-purpose emollient containing cetomacrogol emulsifying wax 25.5%w/w, yellow soft paraffin 32% w/w and liquid paraffin 42.5% w/w. Free from fragrances, additives and preservatives. Suitable for all ages.

Sorbaderm Barrier Cream

A white concentrated cream that protects the skin from body fluids. Also protects dry, chafed, red or irritated skin by moisturising the skin and providing a long-lasting barrier. Use of this cream still allows adhesive products to stick to the skin.

Sorbaderm No-Sting Barrier Film Spray and Foam Applicator

A polymeric solution that forms an uniform film when applied to the skin. It is a non-stinging solvent, and is also transparent and vapour permeable.

Spycra Protect Dressing

Spycra Protect is a skin protect dressing designed to prevent friction damage and assist wounds to heal. The ReSkin Silicone Skin Technology combines two unique features:

- super-soft silicone adhesive

- bi-elastic top layer; elastic in the length and in the width.

CliniFilm

A barrier film that protects intact or broken skin from contact with adhesives, urine and faeces.

Emollin

Emollient spray containing white soft paraffin BP and liquid paraffin BP. Additive and preservative free.

LBF Barrier Cream

Formulated to provide an effective, breathable barrier for intact skin from bodily fluids such as faeces and urine. Moisturises the skin and helps to maintain skin integrity. Will not affect the absorbency of incontinence pads or the adhesion of dressings or adhesive appliances. It is highly concentrated, and small amounts of cream will cover a large skin area.

LBF Sterile Barrier Film

Uses sterile health-care grade silicones to form a fast drying, transparent protective film. It can be applied to both intact and broken skin around peri-wound sites, forming a protective barrier against bodily fluids. Available in three different applications.

imuDERM

Soothing, protecting and hydrating emollient cream containing urea 5% and glycerine 5%. Apply plenty of product to achieve results.

Silesse Sting Free Skin Barrier Wipes and Spray

100% silicone sting-free barrier. Available in a spray or a wipe.

QV Bath Oil

Clear, water-dispersible formula containing light paraffin 85.13%. Dermatologically tested and pH balanced. Free from SLS, colour, fragrance, propylene glycol, urea, lanolin or its derivatives. Non-comodegenic formula.

QV Cream

Contains glycerol 10%, light paraffin 10% and white soft paraffin 5%. Dermatologically tested and pH balanced. Free from SLS, colour, fragrance, propylene glycol, urea, lanolin or its derivatives. Non-comodegenic formula.

QV Gentle Wash

Soap-free wash containing glycerol 15%. Dermatologically tested and pH balanced. Free from SLS, colour, fragrance, propylene glycol, urea, lanolin or its derivatives. Non-comodegenic formula.

QV Intensive Ointment

Contains light liquid paraffin 50.5% and white soft paraffin 20%. Dermatologically tested and pH balanced. Free from SLS, colour, fragrance, propylene glycol, urea, lanolin or its derivatives. Non-comodegenic formula.

QV Skin Lotion

Contains white soft paraffin 5% and glycerol 5%. Dermatologically tested and pH balanced. Free from SLS, colour, fragrance, propylene glycol, urea, lanolin or its derivatives. Non-comodegenic formula.

Thin Skin Protection Socks and Sleeves

Protective socks and sleeves to protect fragile, thinning skin from skin tears. Made from a strong, hard, heat-resistant synthetic fibre called Kevlar and elasticated nylon, using a specialist weaving method.

Enopen Cream

Moisturising cream with ingredients including white soft paraffin 13.2% w/w and light liquid paraffin 10.5% w/w.

Fifty:50 Ointment

An emollient containing white soft paraffin and liquid paraffin, to help the skin retain more moisture.

Thirty:30 Ointment

Emollient containing emulsifying wax (30%) and yellow soft paraffin (30%).

DermaSilk Therapeutic Clothing

Garments and tubular sleeves made from medical-grade, sericin-free silk protected by a non-migrating antimicrobial.

Microair Barrier Socks and Gloves

Protective socks and gloves made from a three-layered fabric that is protected from microbial contamination by the same non-migrating antimicrobial found in DermaSilk.

Cutimed Protect Barrier Film

Barrier film to help protect intact or damaged skin from irritation that may arise from urinary and/or faecal incontinence, digestive and wound fluids, adhesives and shearing forces.

Cutimed Protect Cream

Moisturising barrier cream to protect skin from body fluids. Can be easily and quickly rubbed in without leaving a greasy film. Non-sticky, alcohol and perfume-free.

Flamigel RT

Gel containing hydrocolloid, arginine, purified water, macrogol, branch chain fatty acid (BCFA), methyl-p-hydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl-p-hydroxybenzoaate (E216) and disodium EDTA.

Proshield Foam and Spray Cleanser

A gentle, pH-balanced, no-rinse moisturising cleanser designed to minimise the irritation of intact or injured skin in patients with incontinence. Lightly fragranced to minimise malodour. Breaks down dried stool.

Proshield Plus Skin Protectant

A dimethicone-based skin protectant containing copolymer bioadhesives. Indicated for use on both intact skin and skin that is damaged as a result of incontinence.

Ilex Skin Protectant

Topical skin protectant to protect skin from maceration and help treat excoriation due to moisture, including from incontinence and wound exudate. Single episode tubes of topical skin protectant for use in hospital and the community by healthcare professionals and to give to patients to trial before getting the larger sized tubes or tub.

Medihoney Barrier Cream

Barrier cream containing active Medihoney antibacterial honey. Helps to reduce inflammation, prevent maceration, excoriation and irritation resulting from effects of incontinence and diarrhoea. Can be applied to injured skin, peri-wound areas, pressure areas and skin folds. Moisturisers and protects dry skin.

Medi Derma-Pro Foam and Spray Incontinence Cleanser

pH-balanced, skin friendly, no-rinse, moisturising cleanser suitable for use on severely damaged skin from moisture associated skin damage. Can be used in a foam or spray mode, depending on the area of use.

Medi Derma-Pro Skin Protectant Ointment – Non-sting

Viscous, non-sting ointment providing a long-lasting protective waterproof barrier to skin severely damaged from incontinence.

Medi Derma-S Total Barrier Cream – Non-sting

Non-sting barrier cream providing transparent long-lasting protection from moisture associated skin damage on intact and mildly damaged skin. Moisturises and helps to restore skin integrity.

Medi Derma-S Total Barrier Film – Non-sting

Non-sting barrier film providing transparent, long-lasting protection (up to 72 hours) from moisture associated skin damage on intact and moderately damaged skin.

Marathon Skin Protectant

A non-cytotoxic, cyanoacrylate-based monomer that forms a strong protective layer over skin. As the cyanoacrylate polymerizes, it bonds to the skin surface. It resists external moisture, yet allows the skin to breathe.

Remedy Hydrating Cleanser

Foaming cleanser to effectively and gently cleanse, deodorise and condition the skin. Hypoallergenic, pH-balanced and dye-free.

Remedy Moisturising Barrier Cream

Moisturises the skin while providing a protective breathable barrier. Contains a 24% silicone blend, with both emollients and humectants. Other ingredients include vitamins and nutrients derived from natural ingredients including safflower, green tea, blue green algae, clove, soya and corn. Sulphate- and fragrance-free. Non-irritating and non-sensitizing, CHG compatible and dermatologist tested.

Remedy Moisturising Cream

Cream that moisturises and nourishes skin, helping restore its natural moisture balance and barrier properties. Can be used on the entire body, including the face. Contains proteins, vitamins, essential fatty acids and carbohydrates; rich in natural oils, antioxiants and natural emmolients; hypoallergenic, pH-balanced and dye-free.

Sureprep No Sting Barrier

Water-based no-sting formula containing no alcohol or synthetic solvents for painless application on damaged or compromised skin. Forms a long-lasting, clear, vapour-permeable, water-resistant coating. For use on all skin types, including neonatal.

Epaderm Cream

Emollient cream containing glycerine, liquid paraffin, yellow soft paraffin and emulsifying wax.

Epaderm Junior Cream

Emollient cream containing glycerine, liquid paraffin, yellow soft paraffin and emulsifying wax.

Epaderm Junior Ointment

Emollient ointment containing liquid paraffin, yellow soft paraffin and emulsifying wax.

Epaderm Ointment

Emollient ointment containing liquid paraffin, yellow soft paraffin and emulsifying wax.

Option Seals Rings

Small ringed hydrocolloid dressing.

Dexeryl

Emollient containing glycerol, white soft paraffin and liquid paraffin.

Salts Mouldable Seals

Mouldable hydrocolloid seals. Range includes seals with extracts of aloe vera (Salts Mouldable Seals with Aloe).

Salts Barrier Film

No-sting barrier film in a sealed wipe.

Salts No-sting Stoma Paste

Alcohol-free no-sting stoma paste that can be used to fill gaps around the seal of a stoma or wound drainage pouch.

Octenicare repair creme

Cream containing panthenol to support skin regeneration and bisabolol to reduce inflammation. Colour- and perfume-free. Inhibits odour-forming organisms.

Secura

Range comprises Secura No-Sting Barrier Film and Secura No-Sting Skin Prep Protective Spray, Wipes and Swabs. Secura No-Sting Barrier Film and No-Sting Skin Prep are sterile liquid film-forming products containing a non-stinging solvent that dries rapidly.