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Choosing the right incontinence product to protect your skin

Protecting your skin is a really important part of managing your incontinence. Urine and faeces can have quite an impact on your skin if left unchecked. Choosing the right products will help you keep your skin in tip-top condition, from barrier creams to breathable pants, we’ve got it covered in this article. We’re incontinence experts, it’s what we do. We stock pretty much everything you need to keep on top of bladder weakness and live a normal life with confidence and dignity.

Anyway, let’s take a look at some of the products you need to keep your skin protected, nourished and ready for the day.

Barrier creams:

What’s a barrier cream? A barrier cream is a product applied directly to your skin’s surface to help maintain a physical barrier, providing protection from irritation and preventing your skin from drying out. They usually sit on your skin for several hours, sometimes even after gentle washing. They’re normally applied sparingly and can be reapplied when needed.

TENA ProSkin Barrier Cream

TENA Barrier Cream is a soothing solution, perfect for protecting irritated and sensitive skin. This cream forms a water-repellent, transparent barrier that effectively shields your skin from incontinence-related irritants, safeguarding fragile skin and maintaining a healthy state.

Hydrophobic Barrier
TENA Barrier Cream features a water-repellent, transparent formula designed for preventative and protective use. It’s particularly effective in areas showing early signs of redness or irritation due to incontinence, providing a reliable shield against further damage.

Maintain healthy skin
This cream soothes and moisturises fragile skin with its gentle protective barrier. TENA’s formula contains canola oil, and vitamin E, both of which are thought to be great for skin care. Use regularly, with a thin layer applied at each change for maximum effectiveness.

Kind to your skin
TENA Barrier Cream is dermatologically tested to guarantee both effectiveness and gentleness. Endorsed by the Skin Health Alliance, it’s safe for all skin types, especially those with sensitive skin. The formula is free from perfume and preservatives, making it ideal for people who need some extra care and protection.

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Wet wash gloves:

Wet-wash gloves are a nifty cleaning solution worn on your hands. They’re great for people lacking mobility who still need to keep clean and hygienic. They’re great for removing sweat and odour, removing dirt and making conventional bed baths comfortable and gentle. Keeping your sensitive areas clean is a super important part of skin health and avoiding irritation while wearing incontinence pads, pants and nappies. Nappy rash is really common, but it’s also avoidable. You can read up more on nappy rash in our handy article.

Vivactive Fragrance-Free WetWash Gloves

Vivactive Wet Wash Gloves provide superior protection and convenience for cleaning heavily soiled areas. Designed to encase your entire hand, these gloves offer fantastic cleaning and skin protection as well as big value for money.

Perfect for bed baths
Vivactive Wet Wash Gloves offer more protection than standard wipes, making them ideal for people receiving bed baths. They’re specifically designed as a convenient alternative to traditional bed bathing with basins and water, keeping the cleaning process simple and easy. These are a fantastic choice for people with mobility issues looking for a proper clean.

Ideal for Incontinence Care
These gloves are perfect for incontinence care, providing better protection and effectiveness than some wipes. Each glove is textured to remove harder-to-clean and stuck-on messes, particularly useful for faecal incontinence. They’re excellent for cleaning areas and skin folds that are harder to get to. Leaving nasties in skin folds can lead to skin irritation that will cause you problems later down the line. Wet wash gloves can get right in there and get everything sparkling clean.

Use Warm or Cold
Not everyone is keen on cleaning themselves with a cold glove. That’s fair enough. Vivactive Wet Wash Gloves can be microwaved for a lovely, warm, cleaning experience. To get them warmed up, simply pop them in the microwave for 1 minute (in a 750W microwave) and test the temperature before using them (you don’t want to burn yourself!)

Kind to Skin
Specifically designed for all-over body cleansing, these gloves contain aloe vera to soothe, moisturise, and protect your skin. They’re fragrance-free, dermatologically tested, pH balanced, and free of lanolin, latex, parabens, and alcohol, making them suitable for regular use on sensitive and delicate skin.

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Who are Vivactive?

We’re a budget brand with a difference. We provide premium products, rivalling and sometimes beating the leading household name brands. The big difference? Our products are far cheaper. With Vivactive you can get the same comfort and practicality from the brands you’re used to, but at a fraction of the cost.

We totally understand that everyone has a massive shortage of money at the moment, but you shouldn’t have to cut back on necessary items like wearable incontinence products to make ends meet. Incontinence items aren’t a luxury, they’re a necessity, and you shouldn’t have to pay over the odds to get a good quality pair of pants.

Our online-only approach means that we can offer products far cheaper than supermarkets and pharmacies. We’re also experts in the field. Do you think the shelf-stacker in your local shop would be able to help you with complex incontinence-related issues? Probably not. We can. We pride ourselves on our fantastic customer service - we really care about our customers.

Sensitive body wash:

If you’ve got sensitive or irritated skin, you might want to steer clear of heavily fragranced body wash full of chemicals. Some body wash can leave you smelling good but may also dry out your skin. By choosing a high-quality sensitive body wash, you can leave your skin feeling moisturised, fresh and clean after a good wash. Get out of the bath or shower ready to pop your incontinence pants back on and crack on with your day.

Abena Intimate Care Sensitive Body Wash

Abena Intimate Care Sensitive Body Wash is a soft and gentle cleansing wash, perfect for dry, sensitive, or damaged skin. This all-over body wash is designed for intimate care, making it ideal for incontinence use. Some body wash can irritate your intimate areas and upset a delicate pH balance. This is especially true for the women out there reading this.

Designed for sensitive skin
Abena Body Wash has been specially formulated with mild moisturising ingredients, picked carefully to make sure you receive a fantastic cleaning experience without upsetting your skin. Abena Intimate Care gently soothes and cleanses your body. The pH-regulated formula means your skin balance is protected, which is ideal for people with sensitive skin.

Kind to skin
Dermatologically tested and accredited with the Asthma and Allergy Label, this body wash is free from colours, perfumes, and parabens, so it won't cause irritation. Abena Intimate Care Sensitive Body Wash provides the gentle, effective care your skin needs.

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Disposable pants made from breathable materials:

Incontinence pants are probably the first thing that springs to mind when someone mentions incontinence. They’re the classic pants shape, designed with a combination of simplicity, absorbency and mobility in mind. They’re a convenient and discreet option for managing incontinence. You pull them up and put them on the same as you would regular underwear, but these feature a super-absorbent pad that can soak up a serious amount of liquid. Some incontinence pants can cause skin irritation if they’re not made from breathable materials. When picking your next pair of incontinence pants, make sure you have a look at the product description to see if it mentions a breathable material.

Vivactive Pants Maxi Medium

Our in-house brand, Vivactive, delivers premium incontinence products at affordable prices, so you get fantastic disposable pants without compromising on quality.

Superior protection against leaks
Vivactive Pull-Up Pants Maxi Medium offer strong protection against leakage with our innovative TRIPLE LAYER LOCK™ technology. This advanced feature enables the pants to absorb liquid more than twice as fast as some other pants, keeping you fresh and dry throughout the day.

TRIPLE LAYER LOCK™ for faster absorption
The TRIPLE LAYER LOCK™ allows the pants to rapidly absorb large quantities of liquid, providing superior protection and comfort. The faster the liquid is absorbed, the less contact it has with the skin, minimising the potential for irritation.

Reinforced anti-leak cuffs
Industry-leading reinforced anti-leak cuffs provide an extra layer of protection against leaks whether you’re standing, sitting, or moving around. These cuffs provide a snug fit, contouring to the shape of your body for maximum security.

Active odour control technology
Vivactive Pants Maxi features ultra-absorbent pearls that neutralise odours quickly, keeping you feeling fresh and hiding any nasty smells.

Contoured fit and comfort
Designed to fit closely to your body, Vivactive Pull-Up Pants Maxi offers exceptional comfort. They pull up easily like regular underwear, so you can go about your day like normal.

Kind to your skin
Free from latex materials and dermatologically tested, these pants allow your skin to breathe. They contain virgin fluff fibres from sustainably managed forests, PEFC Certified, meaning there’s no chlorine or additives present.

Enhanced top sheet
Vivactive Pants Maxi includes an enriched botanical top sheet that soothes and moisturizes, protecting your skin from irritation and maintaining integrity.
Vivactive Pull-Up Pants Maxi Medium provide the comfort, protection, and reliability you need to live confidently and worry-free.

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