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How does IvyBlock lotion
protect me from poison ivy, oak, and sumac?
Easily. When applied to your
skin prior to contact, the active ingredient in IvyBlock
(Bentoquatam) serves as a barrier that blocks the allergenic oil
(urushiol) in these poisonous plants from reaching your skin and
starting the development of the rash.
Does IvyBlock lotion require
a prescription?
No, IvyBlock is an
over-the-counter (OTC) product and requires no prescription. It is
available at drug stores nationwide and safety departments in select
companies across the country.
How do I use IvyBlock lotion
and when should it be applied?
IvyBlock is applied to the skin
before risk of exposure. It should be applied to clean, dry skin at
least 15 minutes before exposure risk. Re-application is recommended
after 4 hours to maintain the maximum level of protection. Emergency
workers who do not wash off IvyBlock do not need to reapply if it is
inconvenient.
Is IvyBlock lotion safe?
Will it irritate my skin?
IvyBlock is very safe and
should not irritate your skin. Tests show IvyBlock is non-irritating
and non-sensitizing (non-allergenic). As with any product, you
should read the directions and ingredients before use. Do not use if
you react to any of the ingredients.
Is IvyBlock lotion a
seasonal product?
No, because poison ivy is not
seasonal. Urushiol, the allergenic substance that causes poison ivy,
oak, and sumac rashes, is a very stable chemical and can cause a
reaction even during the cold weather months. Poison plants contain
urushiol throughout the year and the oil is potent in all seasons.
Use of IvyBlock can be beneficial all year long, especially for very
sensitive individuals.
If I wear gloves or
protective clothing, do I still need to apply IvyBlock lotion?
Yes, absolutely. Apply IvyBlock
to skin areas at risk of exposure. This includes secondary contact
areas, which can result from transfer of the oil from contaminated
clothing, shoes/boots, tools and pets. For maximum protection, apply
IvyBlock to arms, hands and legs even when protective clothing is
worn.
How frequently should IvyBlock lotion be reapplied?
IvyBlock should be applied
every four hours to maintain the maximum level of protection.
Emergency workers who do not wash off IvyBlock do not need to
reapply if it is inconvenient.
How does my skin feel once
I’ve applied IvyBlock® lotion?
After IvyBlock lotion dries,
your skin will feel natural. The lotion is non-greasy and will not
adversely affect normal skin properties. A faint white coating on
the skin may be observed on some people when the lotion dries. |
