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

These barrier wipes are perfect. They ensure that my sensors stay on for the full two-week period. When I don’t use them, the sensors always come undone (which means I either have to go sans sensor, or come out of pocket for a replacement). I have repurchased these Skin Prep wipes multiple times pm and foresee myself continuing to do so.

Product works well. I use it for application of my glucose monitor it adheres well to the skin. I recommend this skin prep. The product is well priced . I will purchase it again.

After reading somebody else's review, I took their suggestion and put on two or three coats of the skin prep, and let it dry, before I put on kinesiology tape. I use K Tape for RA. The tape is great, but when I take it off, it can really irritate my shoulders to the point of bleeding. But after three coats of this stuff and letting it dry, the kinesiology tape applied wonderfully, stayed on for 48 hours, and when I carefully took it off, there was only a slight bit of irritation. That's a huge improvement over what my skin used to look like after 48 Hours of K Tape.

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.

This brand has been amazing for my son, who has Type 1 diabetes. He’s very active he loves swimming and playing outside and this product has made a huge difference in keeping his Omnipod and Dexcom devices securely in place. We never apply his devices without using Skin prep first. It provides a strong, reliable hold that lasts, even with water and sweat. Another big plus is that it’s gentle on his skin. My son has sensitive skin, and this doesn’t cause any irritation or discomfort, which is extremely important for us. Overall, this has been a game changer for managing his devices. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a dependable and skin-friendly adhesive!

I have an insulin pump and my endocrinologist recommended these for putting in my infusion sets and Dexcom sensors. My insurance used to cover them but stopped and its too expensive to buy them through the pharmacy. I've been getting them on Amazon on a regular basis this is a great product. It cleans my skin really well but once it dries it leaves a little bit of a stickiness, which is perfect if you are having to adhere something to your skin.

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.

Just as described

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

As per description

This works well for the Free Style Libre it really helps keeping the sensor in place. best used before putting on the patch or disc