Moisture Barriers

Moisture barriers are cream, gel, ointment, or paste preparations formulated to protect the skin from excessive moisture, due to incontinence, perspiration, or wound drainage. Indicated for use on stage 1 pressure injuries, on periwound skin to prevent maceration, and on pressure points and bony prominences for the prevention of skin breakdown. Ingredients vary based on the manufacturer's formulation, but most common skin protectants are dimethicone, petrolatum, and zinc oxide. Moisture barriers can be the final step in the process of cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting the genital and rectal areas for the prevention of skin breakdown.

Skin care moisture barriers are creams, gels, ointments or pastes formulated to protect the skin from excessive moisture due to incontinence, perspiration or wound drainage to prevent moisture-associate skin damage.

Ingredients vary based on the manufacturer's formulation, but the most common skin protectant agents are dimethicone, petrolatum and zinc oxide. Application of skin moisture barrier products are often the final step in a comprehensive skin care protocol for the prevention of pressure ulcers including the process of cleansing, moisturizing and protecting the genital and rectal areas to prevent skin breakdown.

Skin care moisture barriers feature the following general performance properties and attributes:
• Protects skin from excess moisture and external skin irritants such as urine, feces or wound drainage
• Helps relieve pain, burning and itching
• Moisturizes the skin

Moisture barriers are indicated for use on stage 1 pressure injuries, on periwound skin to prevent skin maceration, and on pressure points, bony prominences, and other at-risk skin for the prevention of skin breakdown.

Moisture barriers are contraindicated for use on deep or puncture wounds, infections or lacerations.

For external use only. Always read manufacturer’s instructions and use according to directions.

Products
Gentell Shield & Protect™

Gentell Shield & Protect™ is a moisture barrier cream that shields skin from wetness with zinc oxide, protects skin with a dimethicone barrier, and nourishes skin with vitamins A and D.

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Gentell Zinc Oxide Ointment

Gentell Zinc Oxide dries the oozing and weeping of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.

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Lantiseptic® Dry Skin Therapy Skin Protectant

Lantiseptic® Dry Skin Therapy Skin Protectant containing 30% lanolin USP. Helps prevent and temporarily protects chafed, chapped, or cracked skin. Paraben-free.

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Lantiseptic® Moisture Shield Skin Protectant

Lantiseptic® Moisture Shield Skin Protectant containing 50% lanolin USP helps prevent skin irritations. Intensive moisture-barrier that helps seal out wetness and nourishes skin for advanced protection. Paraben-free.

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MANUKAderm®

MANUKAderm® is a skin barrier protectant cream containing 30% Manuka honey.

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PeriGuard® Ointment Skin Protectant

PeriGuard® Ointment is a skin protectant enriched with vitamins A, D, E. Also contains aloe vera, petrolatum, and zinc oxide.

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PROSHIELD* Plus Skin Protectant

PROSHIELD* Plus Skin Protectant helps protect irritated skin associated with chronic diarrhea, enzymatic drainage, or incontinence. Use daily as a preventive measure for healthy skin.

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PROVON® Perineal Skin Protectant Ointment with 99% Petrolatum

PROVON® Perineal Skin Protectant Ointment with 99% petrolatum is a water-resistant ointment that protects the skin from exposure to urine and fecal matter. Enriched with vitamins A, D and E.

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Remedy® Essentials Barrier Ointment

Remedy® Essentials Barrier Ointment protects skin from prolonged exposure to moisture.

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Remedy® Essentials INZO Skin Protectant Cream

Remedy® Essentials INZO Skin Protectant Cream is designed to prevent moisture, urine, and fecal matter from contacting skin. With dimethicone and vitamins A, D, and E. Rubs in clear, non-greasy.

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