text: Bladder and Bowel Health Australia - Skin cleansing and barrier products
  It is important to use gentle cleansers that have a neutral pH when cleansing skin, particularly after an incontinent episode.
  It is important to keep skin clean and dry.
  When cleansing it is important that cleansing be performed from the front of the body to the back to avoid transmitting bacteria from the back passage to the urethra. This applies when assisting someone with bathing or toileting. Flushable cleansing wipes may be used after toileting. Some wipes do not readily breakdown once flushed and should be disposed of in the rubbish bin.
  Cleansing should be done gently and thoroughly, followed by gently patting the skin with a soft towel to dry it.
  Emollient or moisturising products may be needed for some people, whereas others may require the use of barrier creams to protect the skin from the corrosive effects of urine and faeces.
  It is important that skin care products are used carefully. Overusing barrier creams can result in moisture being trapped in the skin leading to the skin becoming soggy (macerated) and at risk of breaking down. Some incontinence products may also have their absorbent capacity heavily reduced when certain barriers creams are used to repel moisture away from the pad resulting in the person's skin being damp for prolonged periods.