fiteBac™ SkinCare Gel (2017 Product Award)

Consultants’ Comments

• “Soothing to dry skin.”
• “This is an incredible product. Softening takes place immediately and lasts through multiple hand washings.”
• “Hands feel soft like they have lotion on, but with no greasy residue.”
• “I will add this into my hand hygiene routine.”
• “Gloves go on smoothly after using fitebac.”
• “Produce an optional scented version to mask the chemical odor.”

Description

fiteBac™ SkinCare Gel kills germs while strengthening the skin’s ability to resist moisture contamination. The antimicrobial agent in fiteBac™ SkinCare Gel is Benzalkonium Chloride (0.1%). fiteBac™ SkinCare Gel is silicone-based and is alcohol-free, paraffin-free, fragrance-free, non-abrasive, and non-greasy. Its unique formulation applies quickly and easily while still allowing skin to breathe  fiteBac™ SkinCare Gel  helps hands exposed to frequent glove use and hand washing combat dryness and remain silky-feeling. It is indicated for use by all individuals, including healthcare personnel, to reduce dryness and promote softness following normal hand-hygiene procedures. fiteBac™ SkinCare Gel  is designed for repeated use and allows for easier removal of dirt from hands by reducing the amount of scrubbing necessary. fiteBac™ SkinCare Gel  is available in 1 ounce and 3 ounce containers and in germicidal and non-germicidal formulations. fiteBac™ SkinCare Gel was evaluated by 51 consultants in more than 1500 uses. This hand gel received a 96% clinical rating.

Product Features

fiteBac™ SkinCare Gel is easy to incorporate into the daily routine of hand hygiene. Following thorough hand washing, a small amount of fiteBac™ SkinCare Gelc is rubbed into the hands. The silicone-based gel spreads smoothly and leaves a silky coating on the skin. A small number of consultants described the feeling as oily or greasy (which may have been due to over-application), but no residue of the gel was detected on the skin surface. fiteBac™ SkinCare Gel is fragrance-free and only a small number of consultants noted a faint odor of the ingredients. The duration of hand softness varied among consultants, but most used it twice a day: first thing in the morning and after lunch. Ninety-four percent of consultants did not note any dryness or irritation after using fiteBac™ SkinCare Gel. Eighty three percent of consultants found fiteBac™ SkinCare Gel to be better or equivalent to other skin care products. Seventy-seven percent would switch to fiteBac™ SkinCare Gel, and 82% would recommend it.

Clinical Tips

• Only a small (pea-sized) amount is needed.
• This product is not a replacement for hand washing.

Editors’ Note:

fiteBac is available in an 8-ounce bottle with a metered pump dispenser.