OUTDOOR MARKET SEGMENT

Skin care solutions for the outdoor worker are different from many industrial solutions. Dirty, grimy work is complicated further by exposure to the elements and remote locations. STOKO® Skin Care offers a line of products designed to meet all these challenges without compromising the skin health of the employee.

Poisonous Plants No Longer a Threat Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Facts: 70% of people are allergic to poison plants. Collectively, poison ivy, oak and sumac are the most common cause of allergic contact dermatitis in the U.S. The rash develops one to three days after exposure and will usually take ten days to heal.

Maintain Worker's Skin Health When Exposed to the Sun UV Radiation Facts: Employers should protect their workers from ultraviolet (UV) radiation, according to OSHA, through the use of personal protective equipment including wide-brimmed hats, protective clothing and/or sunscreen. UV radiation is a factor to consider on cold and overcast days, not just in the heat of summer. UV radiation can even penetrate many types of clothing. An SPF30 sunscreen gives you protection from 95% of UV rays. An SPF45 only increases your protection by 2%. The FDA is working toward no longer accepting ratings above an SPF30. Skin cancer is the fastest growing form of cancer in the U.S. Go to www.skincancer.org for further information on the damaging and potentially fatal effects of skin cancer.

Clean, Healthy Skin No Matter Where You Are Outdoor Cleaning Facts: Typical waterless hand cleaners use petroleum-based solvents, which are not good for skin health. Waterless hand cleaners can become contaminated when many hands share one bucket or can. Dermatitis is prevalent in outdoor occupations such as construction, maintenance fleets, farming, landscaping, transportation occupations, forestry, etc. Your hand cleaner can contribute to dermatitis cases and skin compatibility should be considered when making these purchases.