Skin Cleansers

A GREAT SOAP FOR AMPLE HYGIENE!

Soap and water are great for cleaning skin, but sometimes plain soap isn't enough. Odors are usually caused by bacteria, which thrive in warm, moist places. The germicidal product we sell is called Povidone-Iodine Scrub, originally formulated as a generic version of Betadine Skin Cleanser, which is no longer available. (The scrub we carry used to be called "Operand", and is still the same formula, by the same manufacturer, but with a different name on the label.)

Use once a day or several times a week in the groin, between folds of skin, or even under the arms—anywhere that bacteria tend to congregate. Leave on for three minutes, rinse, and stay fresh for hours! Nonstaining. More helpful tips on using it are in the booklet Ample Hygiene for Ample People, which can be found by clicking this link. A fact sheet is included with each order for the Povidone-Iodine Scrub, that includes excerpts from the Ample Hygiene booklet pertaining to using the Scrub.

This cleanser should not be confused with Betadine antiseptic, commonly sold in pharmacies, which doesn't have the word "cleanser" in its name, and which contains no soap for washing purposes. The Povidone-Iodine Scrub that we carry is an antiseptic skin preparation often used by healthcare professionals before handling patients. Unlike Betadine antiseptic, this scrub is not for wound care, but for washing up and elimination of bacteria on the surface of your skin. This scrub does not stain skin or clothing. Made in USA.

Note: Not for use on yeast infections. If you have reddened skin or other symptoms of a yeast infection that doesn't go away, discontinue use of this scrub, and see a dermatologist or other healthcare professional for treatment of a possible yeast infection.

The 2 oz. Travel-Size bottle is ideal for traveling; it has a screw-on cap. The 4 oz. bottle has a pop-up cap and dispenser nozzle, handy for bath or shower. The 16 oz. bottle has a screw-on cap, and is ideal for refilling the 2 oz. or 4 oz. bottle, or for use with the optional reusable pump you can order for it. The pump is a great convenience in the bath or shower. (Hint: When traveling, don't put a 4 oz. bottle in your suitcase--its pop-up cap could open and leak on other items. Similarly, don't put a 16 oz. bottle of the scrub in your suitcase with the pump installed. The 2 oz. bottle is best for traveling. For a very long trip, you might consider bringing the 16 oz. bottle with you, with the original cap firmly in place, and the pump on the side, in a zip-lock bag.)

Note to Air Travelers: According to the US Transportation Security Administration, non-flammable liquids of less than 3 oz. are permitted in carry-on bags and larger sizes in luggage that is checked. Therefore, it is OK to fly with the 2 oz. Travel-Size Scrub in your carry-on bag, and the 16 oz. Scrub is OK to pack in your checked luggage.