Is the New Skin Commercial's Brush Applicator Unsanitary?

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The discussion revolves around the potential unsanitary nature of the brush applicator used in the New Skin commercial for a liquid bandage product. Participants express concerns regarding the transfer of wound fluids back to the product bottle and the implications for hygiene and safety, particularly in different usage contexts.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the hygiene of the brush applicator, suggesting that it could transfer wound fluids back into the product bottle.
  • Another participant highlights the importance of the active ingredient, benzethonium chloride, which is an antiseptic, but raises concerns about the applicator's sanitation when the bottle is near empty.
  • A participant expresses that while sharing the product among family members might be acceptable, it would not be appropriate in emergency medical services (EMS) where disposable applicators would be necessary.
  • There is a request for additional links to the product to provide context for the discussion.

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Participants express differing views on the safety and hygiene of the brush applicator, with no consensus reached on whether it is sanitary or appropriate for shared use.

Contextual Notes

Concerns are raised about the potential for unsanitary conditions when the applicator brush is not fully submerged in the solution, which may affect its effectiveness and safety.

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Has anyone got thoughts/opinions on the brush applicator for the product being a bit unsanitary? Just saw it, and the cut in the model's hand is being "painted" shut/closed with a brush that is obviously being returned to the bottle. Is there not potential for wound fluid(s) to pick-up/transfer back to the bottle?

Edit: Added a link; haven't got the finesse to link to the actual commercial.
https://www.seton.com/new-skin-liqu...VhobACh3OkAuMEAQYASABEgKuP_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Edit 2: Borrowed a link;
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wZ1L/new-skin-protect
 
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Can you add a link to the product in your post? I see New Skin has a bunch of different products.
 
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While the solution is going to kill pathogens, I would worry about when the bottle is near empty and the applicator brush is no longer completely submerged for a long period of time. In that case, it is bound to become unsanitary and increase the risks of an infection when used again. It seems to me it would be like sealing pathogens directly inside the wound if the applicator is only coated with the solution for a few seconds after shaking.
 
Yeah, it's probably fine to share the bottle among family members, but I don't think using it like that would fly in EMS. We would need disposable applicators...
 
256bits said:
Active ingredient

Fervent Freyja said:
applicator brush is no longer completely submerged

berkeman said:
among family
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