Provides a physical moisture barrier to prevent or protect any area of the body from urine, feces, or moisture. Has a shrinking or drying effect on moist skin, also decreasing perspiration in moist areas. Incontinence of urine or feces, feeding tube leakage, fecal or vaginal fistulas, skin surrounding draining wounds, diaper rash, perspiration. Mild antiseptic. Stimulates the nerve endings, thus temporarily relieves discomfort and itching from rashes or caustic waste materials.