I'm 81 and the skin on my lower back and inner thighs gets irritated so easily, especially when I'm sitting for long stretches. My son ordered this Barrier Cream after I kept complaining about the redness and rubbing. It goes on thick enough to feel protected, but it doesn't feel sticky or heavy. By the next day, the irritation was calmer, and after a few days I could tell it was really helping keep the area from getting worse. I like that it creates a shield without making a mess on my clothes. I use it every morning now. Only wish I had found it sooner.