Theraworx Protect is not intended for oral ingestion, and it should not be put directly in the eyes, as it may cause irritation. If eye contact does occur, rinse thoroughly with water. Theraworx Protect is, however, safe to use on the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and mouth—mucous membranes are the tissues that line the body’s cavities and organs. So, you can safely apply Theraworx Protect around the eyes, on the eyelids, around the nose, inside the nostrils, and around the mouth.
23
Times
That's the average number of times we touch our face every hour.
Why does it matter? The eyes, nose and mouth are portals for infection.
What's more, beyond touch, COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses may spread via droplet transmission and potentially airborne transmission when the T-zone is unprotected.
“Theoretically you should protect all the mucosal surfaces (eyes, nose and mouth).”
DR. ANTHONY FAUCI
NIAID Director - National Institute of Health
Consider Your
Children’s Safety
It can feel impossible to make sure children maintain the social distancing and hand washing practices throughout the day. Help keep your children safe with our non-toxic, non-rinse solution that supports the skin for 4-6 hours.
Hand and Facial Hygiene is Critical During Cold and Flu Seasons
Protect Your Hands
Washing your hands is important for protecting your own health, but also your family’s. Keeping your hands clean helps protect you from viruses when you touch your face.
Protect Your Face
Your eyes, nose and mouth are a “transmission zone” where viruses can enter your body. That’s why the CDC also recommends cleansing your face often to help protect against disease.
* Not intended for ingestion. Can be applied around the eyes and on the eyelids, but do not put directly in the eyes, as it may cause eye irritation. If eye contact occurs, rinse throughly with water.
Support your protection by using Theraworx Protect on your face in addition to wearing a mask
Clinically Proven and Trusted
Top hospitals use Theraworx Protect to help manage healthcare-associated risks, and now hospital systems, large corporations and government agencies are actively procuring the advanced hygiene solution for their front-line staff.
Used in the care of more than 4 million ICU patients—including the most immunocompromised.
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Is Theraworx Protect safe to put inside the eyes, nose and mouth?
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How is Theraworx Protect different from soap?
Soap is a hygiene solution that needs to be used with water and rinsed off. Theraworx Protect is a fast-absorbing, no-rinse, advanced hygiene solution. While soap has a higher pH level, which can cause dryness and affect the skin’s barrier,8,9 Theraworx Protect has a low-pH formulation, does not strip the skin of moisture, and supports the skin’s natural antimicrobial barrier and defensive functions.
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How is Theraworx Protect different from hand sanitizer?
Hand sanitizers are intended for use on just that—the hands. Theraworx Protect is safe to use on the face, and even on the T-zone (around the eyes, nose and mouth). Another big difference is how they affect the skin. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers, which have higher pH levels, can cause dryness and break down the skin’s barrier—damaging the skin’s defensive functions and increasing the risk of infection.7,10-12 Theraworx Protect, on the other hand, has a low-pH formulation, does not strip the skin of moisture, and supports the skin’s natural antimicrobial barrier and defensive functions.
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Does Theraworx Protect prevent or treat COVID-19?
We cannot make any claims about preventing or treating COVID-19 specifically. But Theraworx Protect is a clinically proven hygiene solution that can be used on the hands and around the eyes, nose and mouth—the areas that leave us most vulnerable to infections, viruses and other illnesses. If you are a healthcare professional, contact us to see our latest clinical study data. If you are not a healthcare professional, you can ask your doctor to request the data.
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Is Theraworx Protect safe to use on children?
Yes. Our formulation is non-toxic, gentle, and safe for all ages.
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Can people with sensitive skin or skin conditions use Theraworx Protect?
Yes. Theraworx Protect’s gentle formulation is clinically proven safe for multiple skin types. However, it’s always best to check with your doctor first if you do have sensitive skin or a skin condition, just to be safe.
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Can Theraworx Protect be used with makeup?
Yes. Just make sure you apply Theraworx Protect first, let it dry completely, and then apply makeup.
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Can Theraworx Protect be used with sunscreen?
Yes. Just make sure you apply Theraworx Protect first, let it dry completely, and then apply sunscreen.
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Can Theraworx Protect be used with personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Yes. In fact, applying Theraworx Protect 5 minutes before putting on PPE can help avoid skin breakdown that can result from prolonged wearing of PPE. Find out more.
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What else is Theraworx Protect used for?
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities use Theraworx Protect not just for hand and facial hygiene, but also for total-body cleansing on patients. They also include Theraworx Protect in their protocols for helping to manage infections in patients.
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Is Theraworx Protect made in the USA?
Yes, Theraworx Protect is manufactured in the USA.
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What are the ingredients in Theraworx Protect?
The ingredients in Theraworx Protect are: Aqua (Water), Cocamidopropyl, Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Colloidal Silver, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Allantoin, Beta Glucan, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Lauryl Glucoside, Tetrasodium EDTA, PEG/PPG-4/12 Dimethicone, Methylparaben, Propylaparaben, Parfum (Fragrance).
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How do you help ensure the safety of your products?
Theraworx Protect is manufactured in the USA at an FDA-registered facility, and all products undergo a patented sterilization process.
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- The New York Times website. Stop touching your face! https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/02/well/live/coronavirus-spread-transmission-face-touching-hands.html. Accessed May 27, 2020.
- CDC website. How COVID-19 spreads. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads.html. Accessed May 27, 2020.
- WHO website. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public. Accessed May 27, 2020.
- WHO website. Rolling updates on coronavirus disease (COVID-19). https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen. Accessed May 27, 2020.
- CDC website. Facial cleanliness. https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/face/index.html. Accessed May 28, 2020.
- Medical News Today website. Hand washing: expert advice for people with skin conditions. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/hand-washing-advice-for-people-with-skin-conditions. Accessed May 28, 2007.
- The Hospitalist website. Hand washing and hand sanitizer on the skin and COVID-19 infection risk. https://www.the-hospitalist.org/hospitalist/article/219484/aesthetic-dermatology/hand-washing-and-hand-sanitizer-skin-and-covid-19. Accessed June 1, 2020.
- Tarun J, Susan J, Suria J, et al. Evaluation of pH of bathing soaps and shampoos for skin and hair care. Indian J Dermatol. 2014;59(5):442–444. doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.139861.
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- Kulthanan K, Maneeprasopchoke P, Varothai S, et al. The pH of antiseptic cleansers. Asia Pac Allergy. 2014;4(1):32–36. doi: 10.5415/apallergy.2014.4.1.32. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3921871/. Accessed June 1, 2020.
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