Clinical Evaluations
FiteBac SkinCare Gel
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 Gel 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.