Skin Care
Skin care is the perfect complement to hand sanitisers, helping to protect and nourish the skin during frequent use. Skin care products contain moisturising and regenerating ingredients that strengthen the skin’s barrier and prevent irritation. These products help to maintain healthy skin when hand sanitisers are used regularly.
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FAQ about Skin Care
What is the difference between Skin Care and skin protection?
Skin protection and Skin Care fulfil different functions. Skin protection products are applied before activities that place stress on the skin and help the skin better withstand external influences. Skin Care products are used after exposure and support the skin's regeneration while helping to maintain the natural skin barrier.
With skin protection and skin care products, MaiMed offers coordinated solutions for professional use.
Why is Skin Care important after hand disinfection?
Frequent hand disinfection is part of everyday work in healthcare, nursing and industry and can reduce the skin's natural lipids and moisture. Regular Skin Care is important to compensate for this loss, help prevent damage to the skin barrier, and minimise the risk of occupational irritant dermatitis in medical and industrial working environments.
In addition, only healthy, intact skin can be disinfected effectively and without discomfort.
MaiMed skin protection and skin care products are suitable for regular use in professional hygiene settings.
Which Skin Care is suitable for frequent hand disinfection?
When hands are disinfected frequently, skin care products that provide moisture, support the skin barrier, and are suitable for regular professional use are recommended. Ideally, these products should be quickly absorbed and leave no greasy residue so that work processes, such as putting on disposable gloves, are not impaired.
For regular professional use in healthcare, nursing, laboratories and industry, MyCare Schutzcreme is a suitable option. It has been specially developed for rough, sensitive and stressed skin and is free from allergenic fragrances requiring declaration and PEG emulsifiers.
Why is skin care part of a hygiene concept?
Skin care is an important part of a hygiene concept because it helps maintain the skin barrier and supports its regeneration. Frequent hand washing and hand disinfection can dry out and stress the skin. Regular Skin Care helps prevent skin damage and supports the long-term health of the skin.
For this reason, skin care is an essential component of skin protection concepts and hand and skin protection plans in accordance with the recommendations of the DGUV and the requirements of TRGS 401.
Why is an intact skin barrier important?
An intact skin barrier helps protect the body against the penetration of pathogens, allergens and harmful substances. At the same time, it regulates transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and contributes to keeping the skin supple and resilient.
If the skin barrier becomes damaged, dryness, irritation, cracks and skin disorders may occur.
The skin barrier is particularly stressed by activities involving frequent hand washing, hand disinfection or contact with chemical substances. Regular Skin Care therefore supports its regeneration and helps maintain healthy skin over the long term.