Background
A study was conducted at a fiberglass manufacturing facility to better understand the effects of a skin care regimen. A comprehensive skin care program was implemented that included site surveys and analyses, a training program, and the use of GOJO products such as Multi Green (a medium duty industrial hand cleanser) and GOJO Hand Medic (a professional skin conditioner).

Methods
A technical approach, which included various skin bioengineering techniques, was employed to characterize skin condition and the effectiveness of the skin care program. Skin bioengineering measurements were analyzed in conjunction with self-assessment questionnaires completed by the panelists. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of using a comprehensive skin care program in the fiberglass-manufacturing environment.

Results
Comparison of the change in the skin condition of workers using the skin care program (product group) with those using not using it (control group) demonstrated significant (p<0.05) improvements in skin condition. The quantitative improvement in skin condition was demonstrated in skin hydration, skin moisture capacity, transepidermal water loss, and three-dimensional color scans of the hand. The qualitative improvement in skin condition was evident in the perception of the improvement in skin condition found in the analysis of the self-assessment questionnaires.

Conclusion
This study indicates clearly the benefits in terms of improved skin condition that result from the regular use of a skin treatment product as part of an industrial skin care regimen.