Preventing Facial Skin Damage Beneath FFP3 and surgical / FRSM masks
Face Masks PPE Staff Skin Care Advice - Covid-19
Departments of Dermatology, OHS and Tissue Viability
Updated 23 July 2020 Version 4.01
Products
Cavilon® Barrier Film alcohol free skin protector
Ideally apply once daily and allow to dry for at least one minute prior to application of
PPE.
Go over the skin once with the wand (see images
above
). Don’t over apply or you will get
product build up on your skin.
Precautions:
If skin condition worsens or does not improve within 4days, consult OHS.
Product
Manufacturer
Available sizes
Pack size
Pecos SKU/NDC
Cavilon™ Barrier
Film
3M Healthcare
1ml Wand
214767
Cavilon™ Durable barrier cream
Apply
very sparingly
, you only need a tiny amount to protect your nose, cheeks and chin (see
photo).
Ideally apply twice daily preferably at home (e.g. morning after daily wash and in the
evening).
It can be applied in the work environment (if no skin barrier was applied at home but is
required).
Please apply Cavilon
™ barrier cream at least 30 minutes before wearing surgical/FRSM
masks, ensure it is fully absorbed into skin (ideally this should be applied at home prior to
work).
Amount required for FFP3 mask
Product
Manufacturer
Available sizes Pack size
Pecos SKU/NDC
Cavilon
™ Barrier
Cream
3MHealthcare
2g sachets
20
241842 (£4.08)
28g tube
1
231034
