What is required to know when using heat preservation stickers

Heat-retaining stickers are the "lifesaver" of many friends in the cold winter. However, to really understand and properly use this patch, not everyone knows.

Learn the use of heat-retaining pads

Heat-retention patch is a product used to keep warm in winter, including 2 types of stickers and pocket. This product is very handy because of its simple, compact usage so we can wear our favorite clothes even in cold weather.

The composition of thermal paste is mainly iron powder, salt, activated carbon, water . It works in the way of metal oxidation reaction to produce heat and heating. Depending on the change in the amount of material, the reaction will be generated at different levels. In this way, it can warm the body in cold weather. Because the temperature is quite high, this patch is very warm. However, the potential for potential harms is inevitable.

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Potential risk when using the patch

Thermal patch products are not suitable for all skin types. It can also cause allergies if our skin doesn't "fit" . People with thin skin, sensitive skin, easy allergies often encounter this problem.

In addition, a very common risk when using thermal pads is skin burns. The reason is because we leave the patch on the skin for too long, the high temperature of prolonged contact will damage the skin cells and cause burns.

The body temperature of healthy people is 37 degrees Celsius and only withstands skin contact temperature of 40 degrees. Meanwhile, heat-insulating pads usually have a minimum temperature of 53 degrees Celsius, so the longer the time, the higher the risk of burns and the higher the burn.

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The notes cannot be ignored when using heat-retaining stickers

- Avoid sticking directly to the skin. You should paste through a layer of pants. You should not paste through too thin layers of clothing, so the chances of burns are still high.

- Do not paste continuously in one location because it will hurt the skin in that area. The best way, we should change in different positions.

- People who are susceptible to allergies or skin are injured, you should use the thicker clothes. If an allergy or irritation persists, do not use it.

- Do not use the patch while sleeping.

- When there are abnormalities in the paste position, you should remove immediately and monitor the skin area in that area. In case of burns, see your doctor right away for prompt treatment.