| Oak-N-Ivy Tecnu | 
| Brand: Oak-N-Ivy
Category: Health and Beauty
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Rating: 16 reviews
Sales Rank: 404,432
Ingredients: Deodorized Mineral Spirits, Water, Propylene Glycol, Octylphenoxy-Polyethoxyethanol, Mixed Fatty Acid Soap, Fragrance.
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
MPN: VP-083926112002
UPC: 083926141002
EAN: 0083926141002
ASIN: B000LHFV3I
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| Features:
| • | Outdoor skin cleanser for exposure to poison oak, ivy or sumac | | • | Cleans and decontaminates skin, clothing and tools | | • | Removes the plants' oils to prevent spreading | | • | A highly effective anti-itch product | | • | Unique water-less formula |
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Product Description
Cleans and decontaminates skin, clothing and tools after exposure to poison oak, ivy and sumac. Its unique, waterless cleansing formula has been proven to remove the cause of the irritating itch and spreading rash, the poison plants' oil, urushiol.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 16
This product works! June 28, 2004
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
We've used this product for about 8 years. My daughter and husband are extremely sensitive to poison ivy, and this product seems to be the only thing that works to prevent an outbreak or reduce spreading. We keep it handy to use right after exposure (the best time to use it), although it also works well after the rash has started. The product apparently dissolves the oil that causes the rash, so the rash doesn't spread.
Allergic but I'm the one that pulls the poisonous plants May 6, 2007
A. Carter (State of Confusion)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am HIGHLY allergic to poison ivy, oak, and sumac. Many times I have had to go to the doctor after coming into contact because I become so outbroken and swollen. We have neighbors that live behind us that have poison ivy growing in their back yard. For whatever reason they refuse to do anything about it. Any efforts from my side of the fence have been for naught. So now when I find it creeping up under the fence I just pull it. Then I treat with Tecnu. I haven't had any breakouts since I have been using Tecnu. I usually keep 2 bottles on hand to make sure I am not without.
Best I have ever used April 16, 2005
Florida Girl
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I first discovered this product about three years ago, two weeks after discovering I was allergic to poison ivy again. In total misery because it had spread and spread and spread and nothing would work to stop it, I went to the store desperate to find anything and spend (almost) any amount of money. The person working there suggested I try the Tecnu with the CalaGel. I started using it immediately, and within a day or so the itching had almost completely subsided (with use of the CalaGel) and the rash was starting to go away. (Note that this was after it had been spreading nonstop for two weeks, and my next stop was the doctor.) Now, my husband and I use it every time we work out in the yard, and we don't have any more problems. The only complaint I have is how hard it is to find in the stores, and most stores only carry the 4oz bottle. If you regularly work in areas where poison ivy exists, you will need a larger bottle.
This stuff works September 29, 2008
Y. Leventhal (Oak Hill, VA United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Every summer, I get in contact with poison ivy and then my entire body reacts. I usually end up with one or sometimes two rounds of steroids just to keep my hives under control. Ever since I discovered Technu a few years back, I have managed to keep my reaction to a minimum.
The instructions on the bottles tell you that you should wash ASAP. But I can vouch that it works *even after a day or two*! The trick is NOT to wash once and think it's done. Every time the itch returns, use Technu again.
And when you do use it, you MUST use it along with soap. Technu seems to bond with the oil of poison ivy, but to completely remove the oil, you must first scrub with Technu (a thin coating of Technu on your skin is sufficient, but make sure you rub/scrub for a few minutes at least to get the stuff into the wrinkles and creases in your skin.) Then scrub well with soap (perhaps a few times). Sometimes I use a piece of tissue (which doesn't absorb a huge amount of Technu and isn't too rough on the already irritated skin) to help me scrub.
But remember to re-apply each time the itch returns, and to clean surfaces of tools, door handles, and clothing if necessary, with this stuff. My experiences have been: You don't need a huge amount of Technu each time, but make sure Technu comes into full contact with surfaces that have poison ivy oil on. Repeated applications of Technu may sound bothersome to some people, but, if you are as allergic as I am to poison ivy, you will go to any lengths to keep your body from getting out of wack--and no other remedies I have tried, troublesome or not, have worked as well as Technu.
I have also read that cool/cold water is best for this situation as warm water opens the pores and allows the irritant(s) to get further into the skin. Don't know if this is correct, but it works for me.
pain saver May 20, 2006
S. Coales (NJ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'd say this stuff is pretty much essential for the bathroom cabinet if you know you are susceptible to poison ivy/oak etc. Goes on dry skin, wash off with cold water, and it really does work. Even if you come up with a surprise rash or blister, this stuff helps cut down on the spreading. The larger size here makes laundering clothing a lot easier too - my gardening pants usually go in with a couple of caps of this stuff. No more blistered ankles for me!
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