As we age, our skin goes through a number of changes that make proper care more important than ever. The epidermis, or top layer of skin, begins to thin, causing skin to become more transparent. Skin also becomes drier due to the natural loss of oil glands, which help keep skin soft. Ultimately, skin can become more brittle, irritated and susceptible to damage from moisture and bacteria. The good news is that advanced skin care products can help manage and reverse these negative effects of aging while maintaining and protecting the body’s natural moisture levels. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), there are three key components to keeping the skin of your residents healthy: cleansing, moisturizing and protecting.1 Professional Medical’s exclusive Embrace® skin care products are designed to assist you with each of these three steps. They’re formulated with best-in-class ingredients and work together as a system to cleanse, moisturize and protect. Step 1: Cleanse No-rinse Embrace Moisturizing Cleanser & Skin Protectant with Breathable Barrier freshens skin, helps prevent perineal rash and leaves behind a protective dimethicone layer. Embrace Sensitive Skin Caring Washcloths with Breathable Barrier are formulated with a gel-based blend of natural ingredients, including aloe, vitamin E, chamomile and sweet almond oil. Breathable dimethicone helps seal out wetness. The washcloths can be used with our other cleansers as an easy, convenient system for delivering great skin care. Step 2: Moisturize Embrace Skin Repair Cream provides maximum hydration while still being light enough for everyday use. It contains aloe vera and vitamins A and D to nourish and rejuvenate the skin as well as dimethicone, which forms an invisible barrier against moisture. Step 3: Protect Embrace Skin Protectant with Breathable Barrier features organic aloe vera, chamomile and dimethicone to moisturize, freshen and soothe delicate perineal skin. To learn more, give us a call at (800) 648-5190 or visit us online at www.promedsupply.com! Reference 1 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. State Operations Manual. Appendix PP - Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities. Rev. 157, 06-10-2016. Available at: http://cms.gov/manuals/Downloads/som107ap_pp_guidelines_ltcf.pdf. Accessed July 6, 2016.