Shear PROTECTION

 This product has been designed to help maintain skin integrity in the elderly and those most ‘at risk’ from compromising skin conditions.

ShearPROTECTION®, can also help to protect arms and legs from cuts & scratches and will assist in protecting the skin from prolonged exposure to the sun.

SKIN CARE FOR THE ELDERLY

• Use pH balanced soap alternatives e.g. (PERI FOAM CLEANSER)
• Shower every second day, with warm not hot water.
• Apply perfume free, low preservative moisturisers.
• Apply protective devices to those at risk.

SKIN CHANGES IN THE ELDERLY

• Dermis loses 80% of its original thickness.
• 40% less Collagen.
• Sebum and sweat production is reduced.
• Epidermal layer separates more easily from the dermis.
• Elastin fibres decrease in number but increase in size rendering skin stiff and inelastic.
• Small blood vessels diminish by 40%.