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What is the difference between a moisturizer and a barrier cream?
Moisturizers do not form a barrier between the skin and the irritant- urine, feces, fluid coming out of the damaged skin, wound. Barrier cream is better than moisturizers in those situations.

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Created:   2025-04-03 20:35:32

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How to identify barrier creams for skin care?
Look for products marketed as "barrier repair", "skin" protectant", These creams contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and occlusives like petrolatum or dimethicone.

Personal care > Wound care
Created:   2025-04-03 09:48:45

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When do we use barrier films?
Only when the skin is open or damaged. Often after a surgery, trauma, or chronic wound. Barrier films are dispensed as sprays, wipes, foam applications.

Personal care > Wound care
Updated:   2025-04-03 18:58:38

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What is difference between a skin barrier cream and barrier films?
creams and films both protect skin, but barrier creams are typically water-based and used for general protection,. Barrier films create a waterproof, transparent barrier, often used for specific situations like protecting skin around wounds or under adhesive tapes.

Personal care > Wound care
Updated:   2025-04-03 18:56:26

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What is the difference between a barrier cream and a moisturizer ?
Moisturizers do not form a barrier between the skin and the irritant-

Personal care > Wound care
Created:   2025-04-03 20:02:35

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