Double Up on Diaper Rash Cream: Use it to Protect Your Face

March 8, 2024 by Marjorie R. Rogers, MA (English), Certified Consultant

Diaper rash creams relieve chaffed, irritated skin from a baby’s diaper area, but did you know it can also work as an effective face cream? Diaper rash cream effectively treats a plethora of conditions ranging from dry skin to eczema. Dermatologists worldwide, parents, and non-parents alike use and recommend creams like Butt Paste.

What is Diaper Rash Cream?

Dr. Forrest M. Smith invented diaper rash cream, introducing his first product, Dr. Smith’s Diaper Ointment, in 1927. The cream was a big hit with parents looking to ease their baby’s irritated skin. Since Dr. Smith’s ointment, many diaper rash creams have hit the market, becoming a beloved product for parents and pediatricians treating infants.

Diaper rash cream is a zine oxide-based cream used on a baby’s diaper area to fight irritation. Diaper rash occurs due to moisture and irritants in the baby’s diaper, causing redness, chaffing skin, and discomfort that can leave babies fussy and parents frustrated.

The zine oxide inside diaper rash cream provides a protective barrier between the skin and the diaper. It helps absorb moisture to restore baby’s pH skin balance and stop diaper rash in its place.

Diaper rash creams not only ease the discomfort associated with diaper rash but also help prevent future occurrences. 

Hasta la Vista, Face Conditions

Since their inception, diaper rash creams have primarily been used as a preventative and treatment solution for diaper rash. Many people, including parents and non-parents alike, reach for diaper rash cream for an entirely different purpose: they use it on their face. Diaper rash cream helps treat dry skin, eczema, and a range of other conditions as effectively as any prescription medication at a fraction of the cost.

New York City dermatologist Dr. Shereene is one of the many diaper rash cream users. She posts videos on TikTok showing herself using zine oxide-based diaper rash cream on her face at night. She says it makes her face as soft and smooth as a baby’s butt. 

Dr. Shereene prefers Triple Paste Diaper Rash Ointment, as seen in her videos. Many others prefer this special diaper rash cream, as it is safe, gentle, and effective thanks to its inclusion  of  oat kernel extracts and cornstarch and is free from fragrances.

Why use Diaper Rash Cream on Your Face?

The whole concept of applying diaper rash cream to your face may seem a bit odd, but don’t worry, it is completely safe.  You certainly aren’t the only person using diaper rash cream on their face. Besides, after seeing the results you will not care what the product label says.

The reasons why people use diaper rash cream to treat facial conditions include:

• No doctor visit or prescription needed
• Sold on store shelves
• Gentle on the skin
• Softens and nourishes the skin
• Relieves dryness
• Relives itchiness
• Reduces inflammation
• Affordable for any budget
• Protects skin against environmental irritants and pollutants
• Promotes skin repair

Why is Diaper Rash Cream Effective on Our Faces?

Diaper rash cream provides the same benefits to the skin no matter which area it’s applied to. It provides a protective barrier between skin and potential irritants, such as environmental contaminants. 

Diaper rash cream effectively protects the skin and treats various conditions thanks to the gentle ingredients, including:

• Zinc Oxide: Zinc oxide calms inflammation and works well to treat acne. Look at many acne products on the market and you will notice zinc oxide is the main ingredient! It is thick and creamy, giving the skin the protective barrier it needs to heal.
• Calming Agents: Calming agents like chamomile, aloe vera, and vitamin E added to diaper rash creams soothe baby’s butt and ease inflammation anywhere on the body. The calming agents often leave users feeling calm and rejuvenated.

Ways to Use Diaper Rash Cream on Your Face

Now that we’ve discussed how diaper rash cream works and why it is effective, it is time to learn more about the many ways to use it on your face.

• Overnight Mask: Apply a thick layer of diaper rash cream to your face and allow it to dry. Leave the ‘mask’ on while you sleep and wake up to hydrated, super soft skin.
• Acne Treatment: Apply diaper rash cream to pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. You will notice an instant reduction in inflammation and redness by the next day.
• Moisturizer: Although diaper rash cream is formulated thick, it is effective as a moisturizer for many people, especially during the winter when temperatures outside are cold and dry.

Tips to Remember Before Using Diaper Rash Cream on Your Face

Everyone’s skin is different and reacts differently to certain ingredients. Follow these practical steps to maximize the benefits of diaper rash cream used on your face.

• Patch Test: It is rare but possible for irritation to occur as a result of diaper rash cream on the face. Ensure your skin is suitable for the cream by conducting a patch test on a small area of your face. Conducting a patch test can help avoid potential issues such as allergic reactions.
• Gentle Application: Whether using diaper rash cream or other cleansers and moisturizers to your face, apply them gently! Abrasive applications may cause the opposite results of what you expect. 
• Protect Sensitive Areas: Avoid applying cream near the eye and mouth areas. 
• Use Consistently: Apply diaper rash cream to your face every day for the most effective results.
• Save Enough for Baby:  Do not use all the diaper rash cream on your face and leave your baby without protection. It can happen to the best of us, but there is a solution! We recommend stocking up on Triple Paste so this issue never occurs.

Diaper Rash Cream For Your Skin

 Protecting our face against environmental elements allows us to look and feel our very best. Now, accomplishing that protection may be easier than you ever thought possible, thanks to diaper rash creams.  Knowing how effectively diaper rash cream treats facial conditions should cause you to pause and think. Do not miss an opportunity to beautify your skin with this cheap and effective product.