Nothing spoils an afternoon in the great outdoors quicker than a brush with Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac. These three unassuming plants are responsible for the misery of millions of hikers and campers each year. Even the weekend garden warrior can accidentally come into contact with these skin irritating plants, and the resulting rash can range from mild to outta-this-world!
But why do Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac cause such a reaction when they come into contact with the human skin? The secret lies in the oily resin these plants emit. When the plant oils of Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac touch our skin, they quickly penetrate the under layers and cause our T cells , the immune system's little soldiers, to rev up a counter attack. The result is a fresh supply of histamines that generally cause a fine rash of welts that itch and ooze pus.
There is no actual cure for the rash caused by Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac, and the rash takes about three weeks to run its course. That's a long time to suffer severe skin irritation. All you can do is try to treat the itch and avoid scratching yourself into a secondary infection. ARMSTRONG SKIN AID for POISON IVY, OAK & SUMAC is an all natural salve that can bring fast relief for your itching, burning rash. Just apply it liberally all over the affected areas after you have washed them with soap and water, and within minutes you'll feel blessed relief. The soothing properties of blended Pasteurized Cream, Beeswax, and Resin work to cool the burn, helping you keep your hands off.
ARMSTRONG SKIN AID for POISON IVY, OAK & SUMAC comes in a convenient stick form. Keep one in your medicine cabinet and another in your automobile first aid kit so you always have some on hand to head off the awful itch as soon as it occurs.