Band-Aid is a brand of adhesive bandages and first aid products. It is owned by Johnson & Johnson, a multinational corporation that specializes in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer health products.
1920 - Earle Dickson invented the Band-Aid brand while working for Johnson & Johnson. He was inspired to create an adhesive bandage to help his wife who often cut herself while cooking.
1924 - Band-Aid brand adhesive bandages were first introduced commercially.
1951 - Band-Aid brand launched its first sheer strip bandage.
1978 - Band-Aid brand introduced Decorated Bandages, an innovative way to make healing fun.
1989 - Band-Aid brand launched Water Block Plus bandages that could be worn while swimming or showering.
2003 - Band-Aid brand introduced Band-Aid Brand Hurt-Free Antiseptic Wash, which cleanses and helps prevent infection without stinging or burning.
2017 - Band-Aid brand launched Skin-Flex, a flexible adhesive bandage designed to move like a second skin.
2020 - Band-Aid brand launched Band-Aid Skin-Flex UnderWrap, a breathable and lightweight wrap that can be used under sports tape and athletic wraps.
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BAND-AID® Brand Hydro Seal is a line of waterproof, blister and wound care products owned by Johnson & Johnson.
The original adhesive bandages that protect and heal cuts and scrapes.
A waterproof bandage that provides cushioning and promotes healing for blisters and wounds.
A variety of first aid products such as gauze pads, wraps, and tapes.
Specialized wound care products that promote faster healing for blisters, burns, and cuts.
Band-Aids are made of several materials including adhesive, fabric, and plastic. The adhesive material is typically a type of medical-grade acrylic or rubber that sticks to the skin. The fabric or plastic material is used to cover and protect the wound.
Not all Band-Aids are waterproof. Band-Aid Brand Hydro Seal Bandages and Water Block Plus Bandages are designed to be worn while swimming or showering.
To remove a Band-Aid without pain, you can try soaking it in warm water to loosen the adhesive. Slowly peel the bandage off in the direction of hair growth. Another tip is to use an adhesive remover or oil, such as coconut oil, to dissolve the adhesive.
No, you should not reuse a Band-Aid. Each Band-Aid is designed for one-time use only to protect against infection and to promote healing.
No, Band-Aids cannot be recycled. They should be disposed of in the regular trash.