Do you know how to best care for the skin of elderly people with incontinence?

Older skin is thinner, weaker and more prone to irritation.

Because it regenerates more slowly, preventing skin breakdown is vitally important.

Individuals that are bedridden or who have incontinence face additional risks to their skin:

Irritants contained in urine or feces

Abrasions caused by absorbent products made from low quality materials

Maceration caused by a damp microclimate

Pressure ulcers or bedsores from long term pressure on the same area of skin

Healthy skin begins with choosing the right absorbent product.

Seni products rapidly pull liquids away from the skin for an immediate feeling of dryness.

High quality absorbent products provide the right microclimate for the skin’s health, whereas lesser products can create an unfavorable and unhealthy environment.

Also critical is the use of a cloth-like and breathable outer layer to reduce sweating and keep the skin drier over time.

Not all cloth-like products are breathable. Only products with a vapor-permeable outer layer provide a skin-friendly microclimate.

For healthy skin, absorbent products don’t just need to keep you dry.

To reduce irritation, the inner layer in direct skin contact needs to be made of soft materials such as nonwoven.

Using skin friendly absorbent products is only the first step towards healthy skin.

It’s also crucial to use the right skin care products.

To cleanse between changes without contributing to irritation, use a product with a large, soft surface such as Seni Care washcloths.

They cleanse delicately and are available in both scented and unscented formulas.

Keeping dry skin healthy requires additional care.

Seni Care Cleansing Body Cream contains emollients that form a delicate healthy film on the skin’s surface and lemon grass derivative that neutralizes urine odor.

The no-rinse formula is easy to use. Simply apply cream directly to soiled areas of the skin, spread gently with a dry Seni Care Personal Care Glove, then wipe away the residue after about 1 minute.

Do not rinse – you want to make sure the healthy film remains.

Between changes, you should protect the skin against irritation.

Seni Care Body Care Cream uses a special formula and thick consistency to build a skin-supporting layer that won’t interfere with the absorption of urine into briefs.

Unlike zinc oxide ointments, this product is transparent, so it won’t prevent you from noticing damaged or irritated skin.

Elderly people often have dry skin over their entire body.

This can be cared for with Moisturizing Body Lotion, that has a light consistency to absorb easily and bring fast relief to demanding skin.

By using the whole line of Seni absorbent and skin care products, you can truly provide BALANCED SKIN CARE.

To find out more visit Seni’s website.