“A barrier cream is a topical formulation used in industrial and medical environments to place a physical barrier between the skin and contaminants which may irritate the skin and cause contact dermatitis or occupational dermatitis. Barrier creams often contain substances which repel water such as silicone, zinc oxide or dimethicone. Typical applications are in occluded skin-to-skin contacts such as body folds or flexural areas. A common use for barrier creams and ointments is nappy rash or diaper rash.” While barrier creams are effective at blocking irritating substances from touching the injured skin, they also prevent the skin from breathing and slow the healing process dramatically. Blissful Babies Herbal Salve is a non-barrier cream that is absorbed into the skin and begins healing rashes on contact. Our salve also contains herbs with antimicrobial characteristics that prevent further irritation or infection from occurring during the healing process.

Reference: Wikipedia