Smith & Nephew Skin-Prep® Protective Barrier Wipes

As a type 2 diabetic, I find this barrier film wipe to be effective and easy to use. I protects my skin when I apply my CGM (Dexcom G7) and the over-patch. I do not use a barrier film, I get something that looks like a chemical burn/blister wherever the attaching adhesives touch my unprotected skin. The Dexcom CGMs are supposed to run for 10 days. It only takes a few hours for my unprotected skin to skin to react to the adhesives. This product has helped me immensely. I don’t have to worry about the intense itching and burning I have endured without it, previously. It is also a relief to not have open sores due to the blistering that can occur when I don’t apply a barrier film. I’m sure others have encountered this issue. I have also found this same barrier film as a spray. It helps tremendously. I just spray it liberally on the area to which I want to apply my CGM and over-patches, let it dry, then apply my device and over-patches, rub my finger over the device and patches to be sure the adhesion is strong, then go about my business. Lasts the whole 10 days without fear of irritation, itching, burning, or residual blisters/sores. I am much happier using this product. It is far better than any other product I’ve tried. I hope this has been helpful. - M. Murphy

Work great non-irritating. I used as a barrier for tape that had to stay in place for a week at a time. Sticks good, reduced irritation.

This is excellent skin prep. The swab covers a large area around my wound. It also protects my surrounding skin 100% of the time. I tried another brand and it took 4 of the other brand to equal one of these. These are very reasonably priced too. This stuff works.

A fan favorite for nurses and folks with CGMs, and ostomys. great to add protective layer to fragile skin or make bandages stick better without hurting the skin

Works for my libre 3 & protection from adhesive rash on waterproof bandages for my estrogen patch. *Not as adhesive* as skin tac brand & this does contain alcohol if your sensitive to adhesive rash.

Outstanding product. Pay for it myself because home health won't. Quality Is worth it.

This wipes are effective in helping dressing adhere in place

IF YOU STILL HAVE A BAD REACTION TO ADHESIVES PLEASE READ. I have the most sensitive skin ever!! I stopped wearing my Dexcom G6 because of the reaction, after a day, I was having. It was worse than the second picture. Then I discovered these wipes. Just using the wipes, I used three to try and get a thicker layer. Clearly still didn’t work for me. (Pictured 2) I then heard about using Fluticasone or Flonase too. So I used just that, still had a horrible reaction. I gave up hope. But then I decided to try both. I used three wipes, let it dry, THEN sprayed Fluticasone, let it dry. STILL A HORRIBLE REACTION. Again started losing hope, but got more determined. I finally heard about Hydro Seal Band Aids size large. They recommend cutting a hole for the needle. But I was STILL left with a small awful irritation that was SO itchy. I gave up cutting the hole. I have FINALLY FOUND A SOLUTION TO MY PROBLEM. So, if you can relate please read this next part. 1: I use three of these wipes (can’t live with out them, I tried skipping this step, doesn’t work for me. Horrible reaction!!!) 2: Spray Flonase on area, let dry, repeat. 3: Trim Dexcom’s adhesive as close to the monitor as possible (don’t snap orange piece to prevent accidental set off during this step) 4: Take the Hydro Seal Band Aid and wipe a Smith and Nephew wipe on it. Let dry, stick Dexcom to this Band Aid. Make sure to try and keep it centered or the adhesive chemicals can still get through the bandaid. I’m serious. It’s crazy. 5: Skin should be completely dry. Peel the paper off the Band Aid now, break orange seal on Dexcom, firmly press to prepped skin area. Click the button to release the Dexcom. 6: Take another wipe. Wipe around the Dexcom, and complete with Skin Grip or other patch of your choosing, to keep Dexcom in place. The lesser reaction picture is when I accidentally skipped using the nose spray. STILL such a huge difference pairing even just the wipes and Hydro Seal Band Aids together. I get no reactions (90% of the time) when doing this process. Now it’s not full proof sometimes I’ll get one or two bumps on occasion after removing the Dexcom. But the amount of relief I have found from this process is insane and now I can safely and happily wear a Dexcom. I can finally wear it for the full 10 days with no issue. It truly makes my life easier!

My mom is allergic to the adhesive for libre2, but these things made it feasible for my mom to find an easy space to monitor her glucose. Magical little wipes that serve as barrier between skin and adhesive if the livre2 glucose arm monitor. So happy my mom’s nurse recommended this vs the alcohol swabs that come with the libre2 products.

I love this product. It's the difference between taping lasting under 24 hours, or days.

Product was exactly what I ordered. Works well to protect skin from adhesive and makes adhesive stick better in sweaty months.

Pharmacies sell the same product but at a 200% markup. Why pay full price when you can get from this seller at a far more reasonable price. Very happy to recommend this seller.

Prompt service and a good price