Best barrier creams for protection against wet and mud

I’ve used this cream for years and I recommend it for everything – it’s truly multipurpose. Once you put it on, it’s on and it’s not coming off for days, which means as well as being an excellent barrier cream it also makes a great suncream and is handy for keeping wounds clean.

It’s antibacterial, non-greasy and allows the skin to breathe normally and while providing protection. It’s pricey if you’re buying the smaller tubes, but if you use it sensibly in targeted areas it’s well worth the money – plus, with it being multipurpose, you’re covered for other problems without needing to buy multiple products.

Harriet Rimmer also tested and reviewed Filtabac for H&H – and loved it – read her independent Aniwell Filtabac review.

This cream is packed full of traditional natural ingredients, including tea tree (cleansing and soothing), marigold (calming), rosemary (antioxidant) and lanolin (nourishing and moisturising). It also contains zinc oxide, which helps to create a barrier without leaving a greasy residue.

You should gently clean or wash the area before first application, and then apply a thin layer every one to four days as appropriate.

Muddy Marvel is a breathable waterproof barrier that provides antibacterial protection. The formula is designed to moisturise the skin and keep it elastic to prevent drying, cracking and chapping. One application lasts seven days, which is exactly what you need from a barrier cream.

Muddy Buddy is a non-sticky antibacterial powder that creates a protective, waterproof shield over the skin. It keeps the skin dry and protects it from softening and weakening. The sleek finish means the mud (or arena surface and bedding) doesn’t stick and it can also be used while wearing turnout boots.

This antibacterial cream absorbs easily if you want to avoid a thick creamy layer. It needs applying once a day until the skin is totally healed and the hair has completely grown back.

This cream not only provides a barrier but contains MSM to support healthy skin and hair growth, and rosemary to soothe sore areas.

This salve is naturally anti-bacterial and can be used to protect and waterproof vulnerable areas, acting as a barrier against mud fever. To use, apply it liberally to cleaned, vulnerable areas, and reapplied daily or as required.

This leg and feather oil acts as a mud repellent. It can be painted directly onto feathers to improve and maintain a healthy skin condition, helping to keep mud scabs and sores at bay. It can also be used throughout the year to helping keep legs and feathers in good condition.