Tecnu Outdoor Skin Liquid Cleanser is used to remove poisonous plant oils, like those from poison ivy, oak, or sumac, from the skin. These oils can cause severe allergic reactions and rashes, and this cleanser helps to wash them away to prevent or ease the symptoms. It can also be used as a general cleanser for outdoor activities to remove dirt and grime from the skin.
How does Tecnu Outdoor Skin Liquid Cleanser work?
Tecnu Outdoor Skin Liquid Cleanser is specifically designed to remove poison oak, ivy, and sumac oils from the skin. These plants contain a resin called urushiol that causes an allergic reaction in most people when it comes into contact with the skin. Tecnu works by using effective surfactants and solvents to break apart urushiol oils, allowing them to be washed away with water.
Here are the steps on how Tecnu Outdoor Skin Liquid Cleanser works:
1. Breaking apart the oils: The main ingredient in Tecnu is water-based DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) which helps to dissolve the urushiol oils from the skin’s surface.
2. Penetrating and loosening the oils: The other active ingredient is an anionic surfactant that helps the DMSO quickly penetrate into the skin pores where urushiol oils may still be present. This surfactant also helps to loosen the oils from the skin’s surface.
3. Rubbing action: When Tecnu is gently rubbed onto the skin, it helps loosen the oils and washes them away before they can be absorbed into the pores and trigger an allergic reaction.
4. Rinsing with water: After the oils have been thoroughly removed, the skin must be rinsed thoroughly using running water. This ensures that any remaining oils are washed away and do not cause further irritation.
5. Simultaneous sanitization: Tecnu contains antiseptic agents that help destroy microorganisms while cleansing the skin. This helps prevent infection in case the skin has been scratched or irritated due to the urushiol oils.
Tecnu Outdoor Skin Liquid Cleanser is an easy and effective way to remove poison ivy, oak or sumac oils from the skin, helping to prevent and treat rashes caused by these plants. It is best to use Tecnu as soon as possible after contact with these plants for maximum effectiveness.
