Binding: Health and Beauty
Brand: Tecnu
EAN: 0083926101006
Feature: Relieves itching from poison ivy, oak and sumac rash
Ingredients: Grindelia robusta 3X
Label: Tecnu
Manufacturer: Tecnu
Publisher: Tecnu
Size: 4 oz.
Studio: Tecnu

• Relieves itching from poison ivy, oak and sumac rash
• Soothes burning
• Removes urushiol oil that causes rash
• Free shipping on all orders over $25.00
• Free shipping is only available within the continental US via standard shipping

With Tecnu Extreme, Tec Labs, The Poison Oak and Ivy Experts, have created an entirely new formulation, added micro fine scrubbing beads to help remove the rash causing oils that are embedded in the skin, and added the itch relieving active ingredient Grindelia. Its a one-step solution to remove urushiol oil and relieve itching and burning from the rash. If you know you have been exposed to poison ivy, oak or sumac, you can wash with Tecnu Extreme to remove the urushiol oil before your rash begins.

Customer Rating:
Summary: SO GOOD, IT WILL PROBABLY BE TAKEN OFF THE MARKET
Comment: I have suffered from poison oak-ivy for as long as I can remember and I am in my 50's now. No matter how I try to avoid it I still seem to get it about 3-5 times a year. Most of the time I get on my face and have to go to the doctor and get at least two shots. Last time it took me 4 shots to get rid of it.

I will argue with anyone that this stuff does spread. It starts on my arms and ends up everywhere until my eyes are so puffed up that I can't see out of them.

The only thing that helped me from getting this stuff was a series of shots, that was given out about a decade ago, and is now not available.

So I plan on buying this stuff in bulk for the future. It works. If you follow the directions it works. Just a few weeks ago I was doing some weeding and got it on my face and arms (was wearing long sleeve shirt pants, and socks. Followed the directions got a few spots still, but it did not spread and it did not drive me nuts from itching.

Thank you tecnu, I can have a life again,

Linda Creswell

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Customer Rating:
Summary: technu extreme review
Comment: I was sold on this product until I used it. It does not help poison ivy outbreaks at all. It does NOT shorten its rash life. It does NOT reduce itching. It does NOT reduce rash life. This product is good for nothing except emptying your wallet.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great off-the-shelf treatment
Comment: This product is a great alternative to scratching. I'm not sure how much it actually helps in stopping itch altogether, but it's a wonderful prep for another treatment, such as Ivarest. I use this as the first step of treatment of a confirmed outbreak, not as a preventative cleansing. For that I use regular Technu. When I know I've been infected, I use this product to thorougly scrub the infected area, which cleans away all the offending oils. The abrasive texture also gives a nice, scratching relief, which help in avoiding scratching with your fingers. After the scrubbing I immediately start treatment with Ivarest.

For me, this is an essential ingredient in treatment of a real outbreak.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Works Well But Cortaid by J&J Costs Much Less
Comment: Like most people, I'm allergic to poison ivy and poison oak and have had innumerable cases throughout my life ranging from mild to severe. Absent a shot of cortisone for a moderate-severe rash, Tecnu Extreme works well at reducing itching and speeding healing. However, Johnson & Johnson has come out with Cortaid -- same function and effect -- for less than half the price of Tecnu.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Sing the praises of Tecnu Extreme!
Comment: I *love* this product. It really works.

I am extremely sensitive to poison ivy/sumac/oak. Very small exposures cause terrible itchy rashes. What's more, I am allergic to common ivy as well. We have outdoor cats, and ivy all around the property. When I pet my cats, therefore, I am often exposed to ivy oils.

This stuff has the following properties that make it so excellent:

1. It removes the oils that cause the reaction. When I know I've been exposed, I scrub the exposed areas with this stuff and it usually prevents all reaction. If I've waited too long, it still cuts down drastically on the severity of the reaction.

2. It is abrasive. Often I don't know I've been exposed until my skin starts to itch something fierce. Scrubbing with the so-called "fine scrubbing beads" feels like the most satisfying scratch you can imagine, which is a relief. (I assume that it also helps remove oils by mechanically removing the top layer of skin.)

3. It relieves itch. This product has an anti-itch ingredient that works very well (better than cortisone in my experience). After scrubbing with this stuff, my maddening itch goes away completely.

The scrub rinses easily with no residue, and has a neutral odor. I keep my tube handy at all times! I can strongly recommend it to anyone who has sensitivity to plant oils!

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