Tecnu, 4 oz.

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Take control of the outdoor itch that plagues you — don't just cover it up. Use Tecnu to get to the root of the problem: Cleanse the oil that causes the rash. Simply use Tecnu after exposure to remove poisonous oils. The unique, waterless cleansing formula makes Tecnu a convenient solution, too — there's no need to find a water source to wash down.

The source of poison plants' irritation is in a poisonous oil called urushiol (oo-roo-she-all). If not removed by a product like Tecnu, urushiol "locks on" to skin cells within 20 minutes after exposure and can cause a red, itchy rash within 12 to 72 hours. Three of four people react to urushiol, picking it up directly from the culprit plant or second-hand through contaminated clothes, equipment or pets.

To address the other sources of contamination, Tecnu is formulated for use on clothing, shoes, gloves, tool handles, pets and human skin. If used within two to eight hours from exposure, Tecnu removes urushiol before the rash begins. Of course, it's not always clear that exposure has occurred until a rash has already started. If that's the case, washing with Tecnu helps remove any oils on the skin, and allows the skin's natural healing process to begin without recontamination.

The Proven Defense^®
As part of The Proven Defense, Tecnu's cleansing formula removes the source of the rash caused by poison oak, ivy and sumac.

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