2011 Directions for Use
Before entering the water, apply to all uncovered skin and skin at the openings of loose fitting bottoms and tops that will be under water continuously for 5 minutes or longer. Apply liberally and evenly. Reapply after 90 minutes of water activity or taking a shower or hot-tub.
Additional Tips
To be safe, always apply before entering the water. Our experience is that it takes about 5minutes (sometimes less, sometimes more) for the parasite to penetrate the skin. Once it penetrates, there is no amount of toweling off or showering or anything that you can do to prevent getting those itchy red bumps. Swimmer’s Itch Guard prevents the parasite from penetrating so always apply before entering the water.
Applying to uncovered skin is obvious, but what about skin covered by swimsuits and swim shirts? If the suit or shirt is snug fitting at the openings, then apply to only a couple of inches of skin underneath the suit or shirt at the openings. The reason for a couple of inches of skin is that the suit or shirt will move and leave untreated skin exposed. If the suit or shirt is loose fitting, apply to several more inches of skin underneath the suit or shirt. If possible, tuck in the swim shirt and then no application is needed in that area. Loose fitting bottoms and tops allow water and the parasite to flow freely to untreated skin.
Application to the face is not necessary unless snorkeling or swimming with face in and out of the water (crawl) for more than 5 minutes. Be sure to apply to the necks of children since they are up to their necks often!
Apply liberally and evenly. Swimmer’s Itch Guard spreads easily so by applying liberally and evenly, you assure complete coverage. A missed spot might become an itchy spot! Don’t forget to apply to feet and between toes.
Remember to reapply after 90 minutes of water activity or taking a shower or hot tub if planning to go back in the water. A safe rule with water loving kids and grandkids is “Apply in the Morning and Reapply in the Afternoon!”
Now enjoy the water again!
Questions
Please contact Bud Mixon
Swimmer’s Itch Guard
Bud Mixon
651-636-7503
I am thrilled to know that this product exists. I have not been able to swim in Crystal Lake, Michigan for many years because I am so vulnerable to the parasite.
ReplyDeleteMy son is paranoid about Crystal Lake b/c he gets Swimmer's Itch every year so bad (while my other children do not get it or get a very mild version while his is horrible). It makes me sad because I have gone there since I was little and my step-father's family since early 1900's. And my son has such mixed feelings about going to Grandma and grandpa's lake! Anyway, is it available at the drug stores around there or do I need to order it from their web site in advance? We have tried liberally applying sunscreen in the past to no avail. We joked about using Vaseline.
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