MoliCare Skin Barrier Cream 200ml

If incontinence is leaving your skin, or the skin of someone you care for, red and irritated, this zinc oxide-free barrier cream helps protect it. MoliCare Skin Barrier Cream goes on clear and forms a thin protective film that shields skin from urine and faeces, without clogging continence pads or reducing their absorbency. It's designed for everyday use at home and in aged care and clinical settings.

What it's for and who it suits

Protecting incontinence-stressed skin: A thin layer after each wash and change helps keep urine and faeces off sensitive skin around the intimate area and buttocks.

Home carers: It's quick to apply during a pad change and goes on clear, so it fits easily into a routine you're already doing several times a day.

People managing incontinence themselves: It's a non-greasy cream that sits comfortably under pads and pants, so you can protect your skin without that heavy, sticky feeling.

Aged care and clinical staff: Hartmann designed it for both home care and clinical settings, with older, bedridden and disabled adults in mind. A carton of 12 tubes makes it easy to keep stock on the ward or in the store room.

Check first if: The skin is broken, open or weeping, or you're thinking of using it on a child. Hartmann's Australian information says to use it on intact skin, and its directions are written for adults.

Key features

• Zinc oxide-free: It won't clog continence pads or reduce their absorbency, so your skin protection and your pads can work together.
• Transparent protective film: It leaves a clear layer on the skin, not a thick coating.
• Non-greasy: It's comfortable to wear under pads, pants and clothing.
• Skin-balanced pH: It helps maintain the skin's acid mantle, the thin, slightly acidic surface layer that's part of your skin's natural defence.
• Nutriskin Protection Complex: This is a blend of amino acids, sweet almond oil, essential unsaturated fatty acids and creatine that supports the skin's own barrier.
• Enriched with panthenol and almond oil: These ingredients help care for skin that's under constant pressure from moisture.
• Water-in-oil-in-water emulsion: This type of cream delivers its oils to the skin straight away.
• Dermatologically tested.

How to use MoliCare Skin Barrier Cream

1. Clean the area and make sure the skin is dry.
2. Squeeze a pea-sized amount onto your finger and apply a thin layer, focusing on areas exposed to incontinence such as the intimate area and buttocks.
3. Always apply from front to back to keep things hygienic.
4. Reapply after each wash and each change of pad or pants.
5. Use daily, or as often as needed, to keep skin protected.
6. Wash your hands afterwards and keep the cream away from your eyes.

Precautions and good to know

Use on intact skin only: If the skin is broken, open or weeping, ask a continence nurse, wound nurse or GP what to use instead.

Keep it out of your eyes: If cream gets into an eye, flush it with running water. If irritation continues, get medical attention.

If irritation happens: Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. If it doesn't settle, see your GP, pharmacist or nurse. Redness or soreness that keeps coming back is also worth getting checked by a continence nurse or GP.

Contains fragrance and sweet almond oil: If you're sensitive to fragrance or have a nut allergy, check the ingredient list on the tube and talk to your pharmacist before using it.

If swallowed: Don't induce vomiting. Rinse the mouth and call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 for advice.

Storage: Keep the cap tightly closed and store the tube in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from heat.

Pack size and what you get

• One 200ml tube of MoliCare Skin Barrier Cream (Hartmann REF 995086).
• You can buy a single tube, or a carton of 12 tubes for aged care, clinics or ongoing supply at home.
• For regular facility orders, our B2B platform APEX makes bulk and repeat supply simpler.

Frequently asked questions

Will barrier cream stop my incontinence pads absorbing properly?

Not this one. MoliCare Skin Barrier Cream is zinc oxide-free, and Hartmann says it won't clog continence pads or reduce their absorbency. Apply a thin layer as directed and use your pads or pants as normal.

How much barrier cream should I use, and how often?

Use a pea-sized amount and spread it thinly over clean, dry skin. Reapply after each wash and each change of pad or pants, and use it daily or as needed.

Is MoliCare Skin Barrier Cream the same as Menalind?

Yes. It was formerly sold as Menalind. When Hartmann renamed it MoliCare, it also removed zinc oxide from the formula. Some suppliers list it as MoliCare Skin Protect Cream or Skintegrity Barrier Cream.

Does it contain fragrance or nuts?

It contains fragrance (parfum) and sweet almond oil, which comes from almonds. If you're sensitive to fragrance or have a nut allergy, check the label and ask your pharmacist before using it.

Can I use this barrier cream on a child?

Hartmann's Australian directions are written for adults. Check with your GP or pharmacist before using it on a child.

Can I get barrier cream through the NDIS or CAPS?

Continence skin care products may be funded under the NDIS, depending on your plan and how your need is documented. The Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS) may also help cover continence products. Your support coordinator or plan manager can confirm what applies to you, and you can use NDIS instant checkout when you order with us.

Not sure if this is the right barrier cream for you or someone you care for? Call our team on 1300 604 499 and we'll help you work it out.