Real Stories & Experiences with StomaEase™ BarrierBalm™

“I really like the StomaEase™ products and believe in them. Once I started using them consistently, I could see a noticeable improvement around my stoma.
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Most of the time, I use the StomaEase™ BarrierBalm and Powder together. I apply a small amount of the BarrierBalm around my stoma with a Q-tip and use the StomaEase™ Powder with the StomaDisc™. This combination has worked well for me and has also helped me avoid having to change my gauze as often.
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I’m active and spend time outside working, walking, and sweating, and even with that activity, the products still do a good job. I’ve had some leakage when I’m sweating heavily, but overall, I’ve been very pleased with how they perform.

‍Another thing I like is that a little goes a long way. I’m still using the samples I received, and I plan to purchase more when they run out.
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I believe in these products and will keep using them.”

“My skin had blisters and fissures that were causing pain. I used StomaEase™ Powder and StomaEase™ BarrierBalm™, and these photos show the difference after just 5 days.”

"At the moment, my J-tube doesn't fit me properly, so bile constantly pours around my stoma really bad, causing painful chemical like burns to my hypersensitive skin. I've been dealing with feeding tubes since 2008. As part of maintenance on the type of tube I have, I've easily had over 260 tubes. Needless to say, I've had my share of trial and errors on many products.

Finally, here's something that actually helps!  

I've been a long-time customer since 2024. Since using StomaEase™ Barrier together with StomaEase™ Powder and the StomaDisc™, my skin has started to heal because the StomaEase™ BarrierBalm  helps repel the drainage off my skin while the powder absorbs the moisture. I only apply the StomaEase™ BarrierBalm once or twice a day (occasionally three times on really bad leakage days), and now I can use less StomaEase™ Powder because it stays dry longer.

Everything cleans up super easy with a quick wipe of gauze, and I love how easy the StomaEase™ BarrierBalm tube is to use. The combination has made a huge difference in protecting my skin, giving it a chance to actually heal.

Thank you so much for developing products that really works.

"StomaEase™ BarrierBalm has become part of my daily routine. I noticed an improvement in my skin within just 1–2 days of first using it, and I prefer it over Desitin® for protecting my skin. I use the BarrierBalm together with StomaEase™ Powder every day. Depending on my drainage, I reapply the StomaEase™ BarrierBalm once or twice a day as needed, and the StomaEase™ Powder has significantly reduced my stoma drainage. Together, they've made a real difference in keeping my skin healthier and more comfortable.”

"I live in Wichita, Kansas, and there are no doctors in my network who actually take care of patients with feeding tubes, so this journey has been tough. I've had to figure it out on my own, and there has been a lot of trial and error.

I have extremely sensitive skin, which has made finding products I can use very difficult. I'm allergic to adhesives, so I can't use any tapes—even those made for sensitive skin. I have a J-tube, and it leaks consistently. I was having to do a minimum of two dressing changes a day. I tried many barrier creams and films, and I had a reaction to every single one.

I tried a test patch of the StomaEase™ BarrierBalm on my arm, and I had no reaction! I was super happy about that.

I applied the StomaEase™ BarrierBalm every evening when I changed my dressing. Before, I had to do this twice a day, but with the StomaEase™ powder and BarrierBalm combined, I only needed it once a day. Huge win in my book.

The slight irritation I had is gone. It also eliminated the slight smell that goes along with a leaking stoma. It's much better than the creams I've used in the past. I have not broken out at all with this, where every other barrier cream or film I've tried caused bright red skin, hives, or blisters within the first hour.

After the first 24 hours and no skin reaction, I actually cried from relief. I've tried so many things, and my skin would just not allow it.

I no longer need to treat granulation tissue. I had to use silver nitrate sticks once a week and deal with constant pain and slight bleeding. About a month into using the powder, I no longer needed to use the silver nitrate sticks. I have had zero granulation tissue since then. Even with increased activity—training and riding horses again—I'm not developing granulation tissue. Your products work!

A full work week plus this weekend I was at the rescue training and riding. It’s working great! So, it was sweat tested for sure, and I still only applied it every 24hrs. I was outside for 10 hrs each Sat and Sun working with some abused horses. Not once did I even feel like I needed to check on it.

Thank you and the entire team for caring about the tubie community and giving us products that make our lives easier! I can't wait until StomaEase™ BarrierBalm is available for purchase. It's hard for me to find products that my skin doesn't react to, so I'm super happy this formula works."

"After years of trying different creams, barrier products, and even silver nitrate treatments—which either didn't work or caused allergic reactions, I finally found something that made a real difference. I felt soothing relief within just 4 hours and noticed visible improvement within 24 hours. Best of all, I had no allergic reaction to StomaEase™ BarrierBalm. The first day I applied it, I could immediately tell it was different. By far, this is the best product that has actually stayed on my skin without making me itch."