Key ingredients
4.5/5
40% zinc oxide is the main active in this heat rash cream.
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Maximum Strength Zinc Oxide Paste
$7.97
Desitin Maximum Strength Paste packs 40% zinc oxide for damp, rubbed folds where heat rash loves to sit. It is thick on purpose. Use sparingly on clean skin and keep clothing loose.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.5/5
This heat rash cream is a 40% zinc.
Formula standards
4.5/5
The formula is a 40% zinc.
The verdict
This heat rash cream suits high-zinc fold paste.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Calmoseptine, Caladryl, Sarna, A+D, Hyland's, and Medline Remedy). Compare best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | High-zinc fold paste | Heat rash protectant ointment | Calamine itch lotion | Steroid-free itch lotion | Portable rash ointment | Less-greasy chafe comfort | Simple zinc protectant |
| Key actives | 40% zinc oxide | Zinc oxide · Menthol | Calamine | Pramoxine | Skin protectants | Skin soothers | Zinc oxide |
| Texture | Paste | Ointment | Lotion | Lotion | Ointment | Cream-to-powder | Paste |
| Skin fit | Damp folds | Sweat-irritated skin | Prickly itch | Itchy heat bumps | Spot irritation | Sweaty friction | Damp irritation |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Notes | 40% zinc · Folds | Protectant · cool | Itch | Steroid-free · Sensitive | Medicated · Drugstore | Chafe · Sweat zones | Protectant |
| $ / size | $7.97 | $10.99 | $6.74 | $15.11 | $4.97 | $9.97 | $7.68 |
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FAQ
Who is Maximum Strength Zinc Oxide Paste best for?
Desitin Maximum Strength Paste packs 40% zinc oxide for damp, rubbed folds where heat rash loves to sit. It is thick on purpose. Use sparingly on clean skin and keep clothing loose.
How did Edyt Beauty score this heat rash cream?
Edyt Beauty rates Maximum Strength Zinc Oxide Paste 4.5 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Maximum Strength Zinc Oxide Paste against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Calmoseptine, Caladryl, Sarna, A+D, Hyland's, and Medline Remedy. For more from the same brand, see More from Desitin below.
Where can I buy it?
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