Skin Protectant

Petrolatum · Ointment · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient Petrolatum 41%

Purpose

Skin protectant

Uses

Uses ■ temporarily protects minor: ■ cuts ■ scrapes ■ burns ■ temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin and lips ■ helps protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather ■ helps treat and prevent diaper rash ■ protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness

Warnings

Warnings For external use only

Do not use

Do not use on deep or puncture wounds animal bites serious burns

When using this product

When using this product do not get into eyes

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

Keep out of reach of children

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions ■ apply as needed ■ for diaper rash, change wet and soiled diapers promptly ■ cleanse the diaper area ■ allow to dry ■ apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS mineral oil, ceresin, lanolin alcohol, panthenol, glycerin, bisabolol

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Walmart Inc. (revised Feb 27, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Skin Protectant NDC products (4)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
70000-0488Zinc Oxide 25 mg/100mg
Ointment
Cardinal HealthOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
11344-247Petrolatum 410 mg/g
Ointment
Nice-Pak Products, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
41190-180Petrolatum 410 mg/g
Ointment
Wakefern Food Corp.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
79903-329Petrolatum 410 mg/g
Ointment
Walmart Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Skin Protectant used for?

Uses ■ temporarily protects minor: ■ cuts ■ scrapes ■ burns ■ temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin and lips ■ helps protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather ■ helps treat and prevent diaper rash ■ protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness

Who makes Skin Protectant?

Skin Protectant is listed by 4 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Cardinal Health, Nice-Pak Products, LLC, Wakefern Food Corp., Walmart Inc..