Desitin Daily Defense is available as a tube or in a jar. The jar is 6-ounce while the cream tube is 2-ounce. The ointment can be whitish or light blue depending on the option you’re using.
Despite the difference in packaging, both are specially formulated with zinc oxide and hypoallergenic formula that take effect quickly when it is applied.
Unlike Aquaphor baby, zinc oxide is the active ingredient. Inactive Desitin ingredients are also more when compared to Aquaphor.
Apart from zinc oxide, Desitin cream is rich in beeswax, mineral oil, water, petrolatum, sorbitan, dimethicone, glycerin, leaf extract, tropolone, potassium hydroxide, magnesium sulphate and a host of other inactive ingredients.
Like Aquaphor, it forms a defensive coating that keeps off the diaper wetness from getting to the skin and help treat the nappy rash. It stops the diarrhea episodes from reacting with the skin while bringing instant relief on previous sores.
The whitish cream is tender enough to apply every time you change the diaper. It is somewhat thick, featuring a slick texture that addresses the rash within 12-hours after applying.
It rubs smoothly and wipes off on hands pretty easily yet protecting your baby until the next time you change the diaper. It’s also amazing how it washes off well pretty easily when it gets to the clothes.
Is Desitin safe? Sure it is. However, when applying tube, you may experience some mild scent which may be unpleasant if you’re allergic to fragrances. But there is no scent on the version with container.