We set out to improve the everyday lives of amputees, and stumbled
upon the most advanced evolution in skin therapy.
After spending countless hours and dollars looking for a product that could withstand the unique conditions of the limb-to-socket interface, Mark knew he needed a skin barrier developed specifically for his needs. Turning to a highly regarded bio-chemist and the industry's leading prosthetic engineer, they formed ADAPT Laboratories and developed a truly effective, therapeutic skin protectant.
AdaptskinTM was specially formulated to address the needs of amputees. It has been tested and widely used by Amputees for over 10 years with the majority of sales coming via word of mouth. During this period we have received nothing but positive feedback from distributors, practitioners, and most importantly from amputees themselves. As the word has continued to spread, more and more people have found uses for Adaptskin.
As we move forward, we continue to focus on being a company "by amputees, for amputees." Everyday more people, even outside of the amputee community, are finding out about the benefits of Adaptskin. Our goal is to re-invest in the Adaptee* community. Currently we are focusing on developing relationships with charity partners who share in our vision of improving the everyday lives of the mobility impaired.
Mark is the creative force behind our innovations. His is also the industries go-to amputee for product testing. If it survives a day in the life of Mark, it's good to go!
On occasion Guy answers the phone, but he's primarily in charge of innovation, making product, and operating our new tube sealing machine.
Andy answers the phone when you call and loves chatting with you! Please leave her a message if she's out in the lab making product or shipping orders as she'll gladly return your call or shoot her a quick e-mail.
( ad-ap-'tE) Function; (noun) - A survivor who does not allow their identity to be defined by the event of limb loss.
The most advanced evolution in skin therapy.
Adaptskin is a hybrid of the best clinically proven ingredients. It blends clinically proven moisturizers and skin healing agents in a unique, non-water based formula that melts on contact, penetrates skin cell layers, and forms a waterproof barrier increasing hydration. In addition, Adaptskin reduces friction, and reinforces the skin’s own natural defenses providing superior long term protection addressing demanding needs. Adaptskin is safe for all skin types, hypoallergenic, and contains no preservatives.
It is safe for all skin types, utilizing clinically proven moisturizers and skin healing agents in a unique formula that melts on contact. By penetrating skin cell layers AdaptskinTM provides superior long-term protection.
Keep Vertical!
ADAPTEES
HELPING ADAPTEES
Formulated for amputees.
Everything else is a walk in the park.
THIS IS NOT
WHAT YOU WANT TO SMELL LIKE
As all amputees know, an expensive prosthesis is useless if your residual limb is not healthy. We are faced with myriad of skin and tissue maladies imposed by the conditions of a full contact load bearing socket. Limb vitality is critical to maintaining a healthy happy lifestyle. Understanding and addressing the condition of your residual limb will add hours of mobility to your day and extend your freedom later in life. Keep Vertical!
We have built our companyy on word of mouth. As the word has gotten out, we have received countless emails from people outside of the amputee community about all the uses they have found for Adaptskin. It has worked on Diaper rash, blisters, sunburns, chaffing... the list goes on. We all have some sort of challenge in life to adapt to. Whatever your challenge is, we are here rooting for you... Keep Vertical!
It is safe for all skin types, utilizing clinically proven moisturizers and skin healing agents in a unique formula that melts on contact. By penetrating skin cell layers AdaptskinTM provides superior long-term protection. Free samples are available in our store, all you have to do is pay for the shipping.
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Adaptskin 50TM: Medium viscosity for more general applications and daily use. Adaptskin 50TM uses cyclomethicone to enhance the skin's barrier protection and leave a lighter, silky-smooth feel when applied.
Adaptskin 90TM: Thicker, more concentrated product for areas of localized skin damage/irritation or areas of high abrasion and stress. Adaptskin 90TM is a lipid-rich formulation providing extended topical coverage and protection.
Some amputees use both AdaptskinTM 50 and 90, however, in conversations with many we find that they generally prefer using one viscosity over the other. It comes down to personal preference and feel, and can vary based on the type of prosthesis they wear, area of the country they live, and their activity level.
We find with regular use, AdaptskinTM will last most amputees 6 to 8 months.
AdaptskinTM blends clinically proven moisturizers and skin healing agents in a unique, non-water based formula that melts on contact, penetrates skin cell layers, and forms a waterproof barrier increasing hydration. In addition, AdaptskinTM reduces friction, and reinforces the skin's own natural defenses providing superior long term protection addressing the demanding needs of persons faced with limb loss. AdaptskinTM is safe for all skin types, hypoallergenic, and contains no preservatives.
The the theory of petrolatum breaking down rubber type materials is probably based on reports that petrolatum will break down latex or the adhesive used to coat neoprene rubber. With respect to silicones, one of its major characteristics is that, as a gasket/o-ring material, it is impervious to petroleum products. This characteristic is the foundation of all silicone materials and would also be consistent with silicone liners. Most silicone liner manufactures cast the silicone liner in a fabric sleeve and there is no adhesive between the fabric and silicone; therefore the theory that petrolatum based products degrades silicone liners is unfounded.
With respect to mineral oil based gel liners, our product is completely compatible since we use the same base products as the liners. This also has an added benefit in that AdaptskinTM keeps the liner from drying out extending liner life.
First and foremost, AdaptskinTM has been used daily by amputees for the last five years and was widely tested prior to being introduced to the market. There has never been any reported, rumored, or suspected case of AdaptskinTM causing patient harm or irritation of any kind.
All ingredients used in making AdaptskinTM have been extensively clinically tested or recognized as FDA safe for cosmetic use. In addition, individual testing of the active ingredients has demonstrated their safety and effectiveness.
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ADAPTlabs - 5780 Wimsey Lane, WA 98110 USA
PH 888 842.2040
FX 206.201.6927