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
Remedy® Essentials Zinc Protectant Paste

Remedy® Essentials Zinc Protectant Paste helps relieve symptoms associated with prolonged exposure to moisture.

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Remedy® Intensive Skin Therapy Calazime® Zinc Oxide Paste

Remedy® Intensive Skin Therapy Calazime® Zinc Oxide Paste is a high-viscosity protectant paste carefully formulated with zinc oxide and white petrolatum to help relieve symptoms associated with prolonged exposure to moisture. Semi-breathable, long-lasting barrier helps protect torn or exposed skin against harmful stimuli. Calamine helps dry light exudate; menthol provides temporary relief of pain, skin discomfort, and itching.

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Remedy® Intensive Skin Therapy Hydraguard-D Dimethicone Cream

Remedy® Intensive Skin Therapy Hydraguard-D Dimethicone Cream features a 12.5% dimethicone formula that creates a breathable, soothing, and moisturizing film. Water resistant. Rich in oleosomes (naturally encapsulated safflower oils that release over time). Gentle enough for use on the most fragile skin.

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Remedy® with Olivamine® Calazime Protectant Paste

Remedy® Calazime Protectant Paste with zinc oxide, menthol (analgesic) and Olivamine® (amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, MSM), nourishes, and provides strong protection. Use for intact to sensitive, inflamed, macerated, or denuded skin.

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Remedy® with Olivamine® Clear-Aid™ Skin Protectant

Remedy® with Olivamine® Clear-Aid™ Skin Protectant is a clear protective moisture barrier that also adheres to wet, macerated skin for easy monitoring. Recommended for use in perineal area and lower extremities to protect against minor skin irritation and dryness.

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Remedy® with Olivamine® Dimethicone Skin Protectant

Remedy® with Olivamine® Dimethicone Skin Protectant (amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, MSM), moisturizes with natural oils and protects with 5% dimethicone while nourishing the skin. Contains glycerine.

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Remedy® with Olivamine® Nutrashield

Remedy® with Olivamine® Nutrashield is a strong, semi-breathable barrier with Olivamine™ (amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, MSM). Protects from body fluids, against e-TEWL. Ideal for dry, cracked, and denuded skin.

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Remedy® with Phytoplex™ Hydraguard Silicone Cream

Remedy® with Phytoplex™ Hydraguard Silicone Cream provides a smooth, breathable film that moisturizes and nourishes.

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Remedy® with Phytoplex™ Z-Guard Skin Protectant Paste

Remedy® with Phytoplex™ Z-Guard Skin Protectant Paste is a zinc barrier paste with a botanical blend of nutrients to help treat and prevent diaper rash.

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Renew PeriProtect™ Skin Protectant Moisture Barrier Cream

Renew PeriProtect™ is a zinc and dimethicone-based moisture barrier formulated to help seal out wetness and prevent moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) and incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD).

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