Key ingredients
4.6/5
See label is the main active in this intertrigo cream.
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Essentials Zinc Oxide Skin Protectant Paste (
$7.67
A dense paste combining 75% petrolatum with 20% zinc oxide forms a heavy barrier that stays put on damaged or at-risk skin. Hospitals and long-term care facilities use it for incontinence-related irritation, and the hypoallergenic formula is gentle enough for aged or chafed skin.
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The Edyt Score
4.6 / 5.0
Targets
4.3/5
This intertrigo cream is a hospital proven.
Formula standards
4.6/5
The intertrigo cream is unscented and hypoallergenic.
The verdict
A dense paste combining 75% petrolatum with 20% zinc oxide forms a heavy barrier that stays put on damaged or at-risk skin.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Calmoseptine, CareAll, Desitin, Welmedix, Triple Paste, and Globe Pharmacy). Compare best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Prolonged wetness and bedridden skin | Raw, itchy skin folds | Sensitive skin on a budget | Stubborn rashes needing strong coverage | Aging skin prone to breakdown | Serious rashes on sensitive skin | Fungal infections in skin folds |
| Key actives | See label | See label | See label | See label | See label | See label | See label |
| Texture | Cream | Cream | Cream | Cream | Cream | Cream | Cream |
| Skin fit | - | - | Sensitive | - | - | Sensitive | - |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Notes | Hospital proven · Unscented | Menthol cooling · Jar format | Fragrance free · 2 oz | 40% zinc · 4.8 oz | Adult formula · Extra thick | Oat extract · Beeswax | 1% clotrimazole · 1 oz |
| $ / size | $7.67 | $8.79 | $4.24 | $7.97 | $13.95 | $9.97 | $4.85 |
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FAQ
Who is Essentials Zinc Oxide Skin Protectant Paste ( best for?
A dense paste combining 75% petrolatum with 20% zinc oxide forms a heavy barrier that stays put on damaged or at-risk skin. Hospitals and long-term care facilities use it for incontinence-related irritation, and the hypoallergenic formula is gentle enough for aged or chafed skin.
How did Edyt Beauty score this intertrigo cream?
Edyt Beauty rates Essentials Zinc Oxide Skin Protectant Paste ( 4.6 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 Essentials Zinc Oxide Skin Protectant Paste ( against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Calmoseptine, CareAll, Desitin, Welmedix, Triple Paste, and Globe Pharmacy. For more from the same brand, see More from Medline Remedy below.
Where can I buy it?
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