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
Renew™ Dimethicone Skin Protectant

Renew™ Dimethicone Skin Protectant with vitamins A, D, and E helps treat and prevent diaper rash, protects minor skin irritation associated with diaper rash, and helps seal out wetness.

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SECURA* Dimethicone Protectant

SECURA* Dimethicone Protectant is a skin barrier that helps treat and prevent incontinence-associated dermatitis. Can also be used as a moisturizer. Transparent formula contains 5% dimethicone, will not clog briefs and allows visual skin inspection. Fragrance-free, CHG-compatible and pediatrician tested.

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SECURA* Extra Protective Cream

SECURA* Extra Protective Cream helps treat and prevent incontinence-associated dermatitis and protect the skin from continued exposure to urine and feces. Will not wash away and adheres to weepy, macerated, and denuded skin. Enriched with vitamin E to soothe and condition skin. CHG-compatible and pediatrician tested.

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SECURA* Protective Cream

SECURA* Protective Cream contains 10% zinc oxide to help treat and prevent incontinence-associated dermatitis. Clove oil helps control odor. Enriched with aloe, vitamin E, and allantoin to moisturize and condition the skin. Easy to apply, CHG-compatible, and pediatrician tested.

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SECURA* Protective Ointment

SECURA* Protective Ointment is a petrolatum-based skin barrier that helps treat and prevent incontinence-associated dermatitis. Enriched with vitamins A, D, and E to soothe, condition, and moisturize skin. It also contains clove oil to control odor. CHG-compatible and pediatrician tested.

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Selan+® Zinc Oxide Barrier Cream

Selan+® Zinc Oxide Barrier Cream is a light but effective barrier cream for the prevention of moisture-associated skin damage and pressure injuries.

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Sensi-Care® Clear Zinc Skin Protectant

Sensi-Care® Clear Zinc Skin Protectant helps protect skin from the irritation associated with incontinence and helps seal out wetness to keep skin healthy. Formulation allows for visual inspection of the skin and minimal friction during application.

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Sensi-Care® Protective Barrier

Sensi-Care® Protective Barrier adheres to and helps treat denuded skin. Helps treat and prevent diaper rash. Contains petrolatum and zinc oxide.

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Soothe & Cool® Cornstarch Body Powder

Soothe & Cool® Cornstarch Body Powder absorbs moisture and odor with cornstarch. Non-caking and biodegradable.

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Soothe & Cool® Medseptic Skin Protectant

Soothe & Cool® Medseptic Skin Protectant is formulated with 50% USP lanolin to moisturize and protect the skin. Ideal for dry, cracked skin, and incontinent patients.

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