Functional skin protection and care for occupationally stressed hands In many professions, our hands are among the areas of skin exposed to particularly high levels of stress.
Frequent handwashing, the use of disinfectants and cleaning agents, wearing gloves, and regular contact with water and other external factors can place considerable strain on the skin. GLOVE by nanopool® is a cosmetic skin protection and care product for occupationally stressed hands. The lightweight formulation was developed for use in everyday professional settings. It is quickly absorbed, leaves no greasy feeling on the skin and helps the skin feel comfortable. Where supported by the available evidence of efficacy, the formulation may also help to form an ultra-thin film on the skin and support the skin against certain external factors.
The skin is regularly exposed to various forms of stress, particularly in professions involving stringent hygiene requirements or frequent contact with water, cleaning agents and disinfectants.
Typical challenges include:
Skin protection tailored to the respective workplace can form part of occupational protection and care measures. Applicable skin-protection plans, occupational health and safety requirements, and the instructions for use of the products concerned must be observed.
GLOVE by nanopool® is based on a functional SiO₂ matrix and was developed for the cosmetic care and protection of stressed hands.
The lightweight formulation is quickly absorbed and leaves no greasy feeling on the skin. This allows it to be easily integrated into a variety of professional working procedures.
Where confirmed by appropriate tests on the current product, GLOVE by nanopool® can also be used in working environments where frequent handwashing, regular hand disinfection or the wearing of gloves forms part of everyday working life.
The frequency of application and directions for use are governed by the instructions for use and the individual level of stress to which the skin is exposed.
Care and healthcare
GLOVE by nanopool® was developed for the care of occupationally stressed hands and may be of particular interest for activities involving:
The product can be incorporated into existing workplace procedures as a cosmetic skin protection and care measure. This does not affect prescribed hand-hygiene or occupational health and safety measures.
Hospitals and medical facilities
GLOVE by nanopool® is intended, among others, for staff working in:
The product was developed for working environments in which hand hygiene and the care of stressed skin must be combined.
GLOVE by nanopool® does not replace hygienic hand disinfection, medical protective gloves or any other prescribed protective measures.
Cleaning and facility services
Employees working in cleaning and facility management regularly come into contact with water, cleaning agents and various working materials.
GLOVE by nanopool® provides an additional way of incorporating cosmetic care and protection for stressed hands into everyday working life.
When working with irritant, sensitising or hazardous substances, prescribed personal protective equipment and workplace skin-protection plans must continue to be followed.
Food production and processing
Frequent handwashing, defined hygiene procedures and the use of gloves are often part of everyday working life in food production and processing.
GLOVE by nanopool® can be incorporated into suitable workplace procedures as a cosmetic skin protection and care product.
Its suitability for the respective workplace must be assessed with due consideration given to workplace hygiene requirements, the intended activity and any applicable food-contact requirements.
Industry and production
Mechanical stress, frequent hand cleaning and contact with various working substances can also place a strain on the skin in industrial and production environments.
GLOVE by nanopool® can help companies offer cosmetic care for occupationally stressed hands as a complementary element of workplace skin-protection measures.
The product does not replace protective gloves or other personal protective equipment and does not provide protection against hazardous chemicals, mechanical injuries or other workplace hazards.
Various tests and application documentation are available for GLOVE by nanopool® and the underlying technology.
Depending on the specific product or technology variant examined, the available documentation includes:
The results relate to the specific formulation examined, the test method applied and the defined test conditions. Results relating to the underlying technology or previous product variants are not necessarily fully transferable to the product currently offered.
The following principle also applies to GLOVE by nanopool®:
We communicate only what the respective investigation actually demonstrates.
Compatibility is particularly important for a cosmetic skin protection and care product.
GLOVE by nanopool®, or the respective documented product variant, has undergone dermatological testing. The available documentation includes patch tests and repeated application tests.
Biocompatibility investigations of the technology used are also available. Where these investigations were not conducted on the current finished product, they are expressly identified as evidence relating to the technology and not as tests of the finished cosmetic product.
GLOVE by nanopool® is a cosmetic skin protection and care product. It is neither a medicinal product nor a medical treatment. The product is not intended to treat or cure skin conditions.
A workplace skin-protection concept should be capable of being integrated transparently and effectively into existing procedures.
Where tested and confirmed for the current product, GLOVE by nanopool® offers the following properties:
Statements concerning resistance to frequent handwashing, use in combination with disinfectants, application under gloves or duration of effect apply only within the scope of the relevant investigations conducted and the respective instructions for use.
Occupationally stressed skin is relevant both to employees and to workplace skin-protection and occupational health and safety concepts.
GLOVE by nanopool® enables employers to incorporate a cosmetic skin protection and care product into suitable workplace procedures.
Potential areas of use include:
Whether and to what extent this results in specific health, organisational or financial benefits depends on the respective working conditions, consistent application and the overall workplace protection concept.
No claim is made that the product reduces skin conditions, sickness-related absences or operating costs unless supported by appropriate specific evidence.
Dermatological, biological and application-related investigations are available for GLOVE by nanopool® and the underlying technology.
When presenting the results, consideration is given to:
In addition, nanopool and its technology development have received multiple awards. These awards recognise, among other things, the company’s achievements in innovation and development.
Awards do not replace dermatological, cosmetic or medical evidence of efficacy. Specific product effects are communicated exclusively on the basis of the relevant investigations.
GLOVE by nanopool® is intended particularly for companies, organisations and employees in working environments involving regular stress to the skin:
Use should be aligned with the respective workplace skin-protection plan, the individual condition of the skin and the instructions for use.
GLOVE by nanopool® is a cosmetic skin protection and care product for occupationally stressed hands. It is based on a functional SiO₂ matrix and was developed for regular use in everyday professional settings.
GLOVE by nanopool® is a lightweight cosmetic skin protection and care formulation. It is quickly absorbed and was developed to leave no greasy feeling on the skin.
Any functional differences between the product and other hand-care products are presented on the basis of documented product properties and investigations.
The formulation is designed to form an ultra-thin film on the skin. Any further claims concerning its characteristics, durability or protective effect are made only to the extent confirmed by investigations of the current product.
GLOVE by nanopool® was developed for working environments where frequent handwashing may form part of everyday working life.
The effect of repeated handwashing on the applied product film and the product’s function depends on the respective washing conditions. Specific claims regarding durability should be based on the relevant investigations conducted and the instructions for use.
Combined use is governed by the instructions for use and the available compatibility tests.
General compatibility with all alcohol-based or non-alcohol-based hand disinfectants is not assured. In particular, GLOVE by nanopool® must not impair the prescribed effectiveness of hand disinfection.
In principle, GLOVE by nanopool® can be applied before suitable protective gloves are put on, provided that the formulation has been fully absorbed and the instructions for use of both products permit this.
General compatibility with all glove materials or areas of activity is not assured. For safety-relevant applications, suitability for the respective glove material should be assessed.
The frequency of application depends on the instructions for use and the individual level of stress to which the skin is exposed.
Dermatological investigations are available for GLOVE by nanopool® or documented variants of the underlying technology.
No. GLOVE by nanopool® is offered as a cosmetic skin protection and care product. It is not a medical treatment and is not intended to treat or cure skin conditions.
No. GLOVE by nanopool® is not a substitute for medical or personal protective gloves.
The product does not protect against hazardous chemicals, pathogens, mechanical injuries or other workplace hazards. Prescribed personal protective equipment must continue to be used.
GLOVE by nanopool® combines functional technology with straightforward cosmetic application in everyday professional settings.
The lightweight formulation supports the care of occupationally stressed hands and can be incorporated into suitable workplace skin-protection and care concepts as a complementary measure.
Specific claims concerning the protective effect, duration of use and resistance to handwashing, disinfectants or glove use are made only to the extent tested and documented for the current product.
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