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If you are someone who pays attention to the national weather, or even just the weather in your own backyard, you may have noticed it's just been weird this year. Spring tried to come early, and then winter showed up again; it seems that Mother Nature is a bit confused.

The result of the early spring / late winter scenario is that plants have bloomed early this year, including poison ivy and oak plants.

So what does this mean to you?

Since the introduction of Tecnu Original Outdoor Skin Cleanser we have always promoted its unique ability to unlock the bond of urushiol (the cause of poison ivy and oak rash) from your skin.  However, as a cleanser it can also do more...

A common question we hear about poison ivy and oak is, "How do I prevent poison ivy and oak rash in the first place?" This is a really common question if you have had to deal with it several times in one year. So, here are five of the best ways to avoid getting poison ivy and oak rash in the first place...

Tecnu adventure racing is ready to take on the 2012 adventure racing season. We had an amazing off-season, and now we are fit, excited, and determined to build on the great momentum we have from our 2011 season.

If you frequently experience exposure to poison ivy, oak or sumac plants then you may be familiar with the term for the plants' oil called urushiol. Urushiol is a toxic, resinous substance that is found in all parts of poison ivy, oak and sumac plants including leaves, stems and roots. Did you know that urushiol is not just created by poison ivy, oak and sumac? Learn more about this nasty substance.