Beat the Poison Ivy Rash!!!

Since I have been reading about poison ivy for the past month for our marketing project, I want to share to you what I have learned from my research.

What is poison ivy?

Poison ivy is a plant in the familyAnacardiaceae. It is a woody vine that is well known for its ability to produce urushiol, a skin irritant that causes an itching rash for most people, technically known as urushiol-induced contact dermatitis. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poison_ivy

What are the signs and symptoms of poison ivy rash?

redness, itching, swelling, blisters http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/poison-ivy/DS00774/DSECTION=symptoms

What is the treatment for poison ivy rash?

Poison ivy rash typically goes away on its own within one to three weeks. In the meantime, you can use self-care methods and over-the-counter medications to relieve signs and symptoms. If the rash is widespread or results in a large number of blisters, your doctor may prescribe an oral corticosteroid, such as prednisone.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/poison-ivy/DS00774/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs

How do you prevent from having a poison ivy rash?

Identify poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac
Take precautions outdoors
Remove poison ivy
Clean anything that may be contaminated
Wash your skin with mild soap and water
Apply a barrier cream

or use Buji...

What is Buji?

BEFORE Activity Protection- is a before-activity lotion you apply to your skin BEFORE going outdoors. Protection means putting a layer between you and the offender (urushiol oil). büji Block is that invisible, protective layer.

AFTER-ACTIVITY PROTECTION büji Wash® is a gentle exfoliating soap designed to remove urushiol from your skin anytime after symptoms begin or after exposure to the plants. By washing away urushiol, itching and irritation are quickly relieved.

Check out Buji products site for more information:
http://www.bujiproducts.com/products.html