Get ready for Autumn! Keep your skin feeling soft with the correct skin cleansing products

As Autumn is fast approaching, we are heading towards the scarves, jackets and windy weather territory. This change in weather not only means it is important to stay warm, but additionally requires you to pay close attention to keeping your skin moisturised and cared for.

Whilst it is important to ensure your skin is not dehydrated during the summer, it is equally important to keep your skin healthy during windy and cold weather. As skin health care expert Debbie Thomas asserts, “By using the Autumn months to rejuvenate and repair your skin you are giving it the best chance to look glowing and healthy as we move into the festive season and the colder winter weather". Everyday pollution and stress can also disrupt skin’s hydration leading to sensitivity and a loss of radiance. When this is combined with windy and cool weather, skin can easily become dry and unhealthy.

If you suffer from incontinence, taking good care of your skin becomes even more important. The intact healthy skin provides a natural barrier which prevents bacterial growth. In patients with urinary incontinence, the urea in urine can change the skin environment, encouraging bacteria to grow. Skin areas most at risk are around the anus, the genitals, between the buttocks and the inner thighs. Damp, warm skin is, unfortunately, a good place for bacteria, including fungal infections and urinary tract infections. In faecal incontinence, the faeces contain harmful enzymes that break down the skin’s barrier, allowing bacterial and fungal growth. When both urine and faeces come into contact with the skin they change the natural PH, turning it into an alkaline. This causes the skin to become reddened and to break down. This skin irritation is known as maceration, incontinence associated dermatitis (IAD) or excoriation, which can be very painful for those suffering from incontinence. This can be distressing, uncomfortable and socially isolating. If the skin is not cleansed and protected from exposure to urine and faeces, this can lead to the development of a lesion. It is therefore important to implement a skin care programme to avoid the development of lesions and break down of the skin.

You can stay hydrated this Autumn with cleansing products to keep your skin soft and cleansed. Incontinence cleansing products are an important part of the management of your incontinence condition. These products include protective skin barrier products, gentle cleansers and moisturisers. Products designed for cleansing are specially formulated to deal with skin irritations resulting from incontinence leakages. The aim is to keep the skin clean and dry. Skin cleansing products are important for treating those with incontinence to prevent sores and infections. For caregivers or individuals with incontinence, cleansing products are a must for daily use in maintaining proper skin protection and health.

What are the different skin cleansing products available?

At Incontinence Supermarket, we offer a large range of skin cleansing products to ensure you keep your skin healthy and hydrated this Autumn.

Our selection features the following:

Tena Cleansing range

This range includes wash cream, wash mousse, shampoo and shower gel, a cellduk and a wash glove. All of these products are complimentary to each other and can be used as a full body cleanse.

Tena Wash Cream - Tena Wash Cream is a 3-in-1 formula that cleans, restores and protects your skin from infections. The product is alcohol-free and soap-free and has been tested to ensure it is suitable for use on vulnerable skin.

Tena Wash Cream

Tena Wash Mousse -  Hygienic, mildly perfumed wash mousse ideal for frequent perineal skin care of incontinent individuals. The product is kind to the skin and provides you with essential moisture, ensuring the skin is not dry or dehydrated. The mousse maintains the skin’s natural PH, preventing the risk of skin breakage and sores.

Tena Wash Mousse

Tena Shampoo and Shower Gel - A mild shampoo and shower gel that provides gentle skin and hair care. The product is specially designed for use on fragile and elderly skin.

 Tena Shampoo and Shower Gel

Cellduk - A strong, highly absorbent wash cloth (27x25cm) designed to quickly and gently cleanse the skin or apply moisturising and protective products. The cloth features reinforcing threads for wet strength. The strength and absorbency of the cloth means it will not disintegrate during use and is ideal for using daily.

Tena Cellduk

Tena Wash Glove - The Tena Wash Glove is a soft glove, intended for dry or wet wiping in incontinence or whole-body care. The product is designed for safe, personal hygiene, and has the properties of a wipe with the convenience of a glove. It is provided in a handy box, enabling the user to simply pull out and pull it on.

Tena Wash Glove

Rinse free shower caps - Rinse free shower caps are ideal for those with limited mobility. you have mobility issues and leaves your hair clean and smelling fresh. The shower caps wash your hair in one simple step and are perfect for those with limited mobility.

Oasis Shampoo Cap

Cleansing Milk - A superior cleansing moisturised wash milk that leaves your skin soft and fresh. Our cleansing milk is hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested.

iD Care Cleansing Milk

Body Wash - Our body wash is an all in one product that works as a cleanser, hair shampoo and bath foam, serving as a cost effective and fast alternative to buying various different cleaning products. The body wash is PH neutral in order to maintain good skin health and work as a kind product on sensitive skin. It also contains emollients and chlorhexidine for effectively killing bacteria. Tea Tree Oil is included in the product to ensure the skin feels moisturized and soft after use.

Clinisan Body Wash

Cleansing products can be combined with wipes and hand sanitizers to help keep you clean and protected. You can shop our range of wipes and hand sanitizers here.