05/19/2026
With Ilex Skin Protectant Paste no longer reliably available, many wound-care clinicians, ostomy nurses, pharmacists, caregivers, and healthcare providers are asking an important question:
What options may help fill the gap for patients who depended on this type of paste-style skin protection?
One product now being discussed is BASSAGEL®, a water-washable moisturizing ointment base designed by pharmacists. The question is not whether any product is an automatic replacement, but whether BASSAGEL® may be a viable alternative in specific clinical situations where providers determine it is appropriate.
As healthcare teams evaluate options, the key considerations may include skin tolerance, moisture protection, adherence, ease of removal, compatibility with ostomy appliances or wound-care protocols, and whether a compounded preparation is needed under the direction of a prescriber.
This is not a blanket recommendation or medical advice. It is a call for informed discussion among clinicians, pharmacists, patients, and caregivers as legacy products become harder to obtain and new alternatives are assessed.
What are you seeing in practice? Are providers in your area evaluating BASSAGEL® or other options?
BASSAGEL® is available from Kingdom Distribution that is owned/controlled by Kingdom Investment Holdings (www.kih-llc.com). Check out www.bassagel.com to learn more.
Bassagel
BASSAGEL™ is a water-washable, pharmacist-designed moisturizing ointment used for dry skin, wound care, tattoo aftercare, diaper rash, acne, and more. Gentle, versatile, and easy to remove.