Shop adult barrier creams and skin ointments in Canada, including skin fold creams, zinc oxide creams, petroleum jelly and anti-chafe balms. Brands include Medline Remedy, Aquaphor, 3M and Balmex. Read the label, and ask your nurse or pharmacist about sore or broken skin.
A barrier cream is applied as a protective layer on skin that spends time in contact with moisture, such as the area under a brief or pad. It is not a cleanser, so clean skin first. The label states who the product is for, where it goes and how much to use. Formats include creams, pastes, ointments, sprays and wipes. See barrier cream, ointment, spray or wipe for a comparison.
A cream is soft and spreadable. A paste is thicker, with more body on the skin, and can take more effort to remove. An ointment is oil-based and tends to stay put, but can mark underwear, sheets and the inside of a brief. Zinc oxide and petrolatum are two common bases, explained in zinc oxide paste vs petrolatum ointment. Skin fold creams are made for areas where skin touches skin.
It depends on the product. The label tells you who the maker intended it for, how to use it and when to stop. If the label is silent about adult use, take that as a reason to ask, not as permission. Ingredients and strengths differ between baby and adult products. A pharmacist can confirm. Read what the labels say for the four things to check on the pack.
No. A barrier cream is applied as a protective layer on the skin, while a moisturizer is meant for dry skin. Read the label to see what each product is intended for.
Many people do. Apply only the amount on the label. Thicker ointments can mark underwear, sheets and the inside of a brief, so use them sparingly and check for clean-up directions.
Stop and ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. Barrier products are not a substitute for professional care of broken or painful skin.
Yes. Several listings are fragrance-free or scent-free. Check the product title and label for scent and ingredients if you have sensitive skin or allergies.
Also shop: Adult Wipes & Skin Care · Skin & Wound Care · Adult Incontinence
