Latex Sensitivity

This web page was started to discuss how Chimal Skin Shield can help those with Latex Sensitivity. In researching the problem we have found that the statistics are staggering. Approximately 1% of the US population has some type of latex sensitivity, latex allergies or hypersensitivity as is now called. That's about 27 million people. It affects many people from countless occupations and in many, many situations. That's the bad news.

The good news is that there is a product that can help. It is a lotion that is applied to the skin that will prevent almost any chemical or biological components related to latex and it's manufacture from making contact with your skin. It will stop harsh chemicals like acids and dangerous biological agents like Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptococcus Pyrogene It will even stop the substances found in latex. In the magazine article "The Latex Threat" linked below we learned that latex is a natural rubber compound that comes from a tree in Malaysia and that there are many components in latex. These compounds include carbohydrates, lipids, phospholipids, proteins and cis-1, 4-polyisoprene. In addition there are over 200 chemicals that can be used by the manufacturer for vulcanization. This provides many opportunities for your skin to react.

Chimal Skin Shield can protect your hands and any part of your body from these substances and many more. It is not a medicine and no medical claims are made. However, there is no know cure for latex sensitivity other than preventing contact with latex and the many related chemicals. Since contact with latex is often job related quiting work is usually not anoption. Chimal.Skin Shield may very well be the best solution.

The Skin Care Solution

Protect your skin from the cause of the irritation. Chimal Skin Shield is a flexible, invisible, non-slippery material that is applied to the skin that will not let harsh chemicals or biological agents make contact with your skin.

When applied properly protection will last four hours and cannot be washed off with soaps or solvents. While Chimal Skin Shield is not a medicine and no medical claims are made, Chimal will prevent contact with the many substances that cause contact dermatitis, latex sensitively and many other skin problems.

We estimate 25 uses per ounce for hands. That is 88 uses per bottle, 19 cents per use or 38 cents per day for an eight hour shift.
• 8 oz bottle is just $24.95 >> $19.95 or 24 cents per day!

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How Chimal Skin Shield Works

Cross section view of the many layers that make up your skin

The outer layer of skin consists of dead skin cells which protect the delicate living cells of the deeper layers beneath. This outer layer needs to stay moisturized in order to protect the deeper layers of skin. To keep the moisture (water) from leaving the outer layer, your skin produces natural oils. These oils also help keep irritants from the deeper layers of skin. Regular washing with soap, or exposure to chemicals, can remove these natural oils.

When the natural oil is stripped from the outer layer, moisture quickly leaves the skin dry, irritated, and itchy. Worse, the deeper layers of skin are now left exposed to harsh damaging irritants such as detergents, solvents, cleaners, paint and thinners, gardening chemicals, dirt and grease, latex gloves and powder, etc. This results in more dry, irritated, and itchy skin that becomes chapped, cracked and damaged.

Skin lotions only replace natural oils with artificial ones. These only offer temporary relief that does little to heal the skin. Regular use of lotions can actually cause the skin to produce less natural oils. Instead of attempting to replace these natural oils, chimal forms a web, or bond, with the outer layer of dead skin cells. Thus Chimal Skin Shield helps reduce the natural oil and moisture loss, allowing the skin to heal itself. The Chimal Skin Shield helps the outer layer keep its natural oils and moisturizers that protect the deeper layers of skin, leaving skin soft and supple.

The Chimal Skin Shield keeps the outer layer of skin functioning so well it can breathe and perspire naturally. Because chimal becomes part of the outer layer of skin, it cannot be washed off like conventional lotions. It comes off naturally with exfoliating skin cells. For continued protection, just reapply every 3-4 hours.