1. The top layer of the skin, the epidermis , is of variable thickness as little as 0.003 inches thick in most of the body.
2. The sulfur contained in the epidermis effectively bars the ingress of bacteria into the dermis so long as the epidermis is intact.
3. Researchers¹ have reported that prep shaving increases the likelihood of postoperative infection. This increase in infections is most likely caused by the breaching of the epidermis by the shaving action.
4. Conventional razors shave hair by pinching the hair between the sharp edge of the blade and the skin. These razors are designed to shave  wet hair. Water and soap softens the hair which allows the blades edge to penetrate the hair significantly easier. Hair that is not wet prior to shaving causes a domino effect for resultant skin damage. The dry hair is hard and tougher to cut through, it takes more force to push the blade's edge through the hair, resulting in over travel of the blades edge into the skin. The more skin that is cut the duller the blades edge becomes. The duller the blade's edge, the more force it takes to cut the hair, resulting in more severe skin damage. Even with well softened hair and sharp blades, by the nature of the designed cutting action, the skin is cut into; That the epidermis is cut through is confirmed by the stinging sensation when alcohol is applied to the shaved area.

What we did!
Recognizing the epidermis damage problem with the conventional razors and its potential to contribute to infection, efforts were undertaken to find a hair removal means which would avoid this problem. The Derma-Safe Dry Shave razor was developed. The patented² Derma-Safe Razor has the blade riding parallel to the skin and it cuts dry, hard hair slightly above the skin line. It cuts by pulling against the root of the hair - not by pinching the hair against the skin. The resulting pulling sensation is noticeable only in the sensitive area of the chin and mouth and, for that reason, the use of the Derma-Safe Razor in that area is that area is not recommended.
       The clogging tendency of the conventional prep razor is eliminated in the Derma-Safe razor shaving since the cutting action guidance is in the cap of the razor and there is nothing to trap hair and become clogged.
       The Derma-Safe Razor is designed to cut dry hair therefore no water, basins, soap, sponges or towels are required. However, the cleanup of the dry cut hair can be a nuisance. The Derma-Safe Adhera Pouch is designed to facilitate the cleanup of the cut hair. It is a plastic pouch with a pressure sensitive adhesive³ under the brown paper liner. The Pouch is most effectively used when the shaver puts the pouch on the hand not doing the actual shaving, peels the paper liner from the pouch and pat the newly shaved areas with the adhesive as the shaving progresses.  By so doing, the shaver assures that the hairs are not scattered and all of the hairs are properly shaved. More than one kit may be required when large areas are shaved. 
       Since this is a new unique product, directions for use are included with each kit. Follow these directions; your satisfaction is assured.

¹Cruse, PJE, et al., "A Five-Year Prospective Study of 23,649 Surgical Wounds," Arch Surg., Vol. 107: 206-210,  1973.
²U.S. Patent No. 4,251,914
³Ingredients in the adhesive are FDA approved for skin contact.