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title: "Periguard Ointment Skin Protectant — $42K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **periguard ointment skin protectant**
**Skip it**
Prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($4.52–$13.85) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.
Market size 10Growth 51Conversion 75Competition 17Returns 97Price range 0Avg price 29Brand share 22Review moat 36Quality gap 20
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.5%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Conversion**
**Good****7.0%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Growth**
**Good****+22.3%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Review moat**
**Okay****2,850.38**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Avg price**
**Okay****$9.52**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Brand share**
**Bad****91%**
top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand
**Quality gap**
**Bad****4.7★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Competition**
**Bad****79%**
top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf
**Market size**
**Bad****$42K**
$42K/yr · 63K searches
**Price range**
**Bad****$4.52–$13.85**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, periguard ointment skin protectant is a $42K/yr Amazon United States market (63K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 91% of demand. Verdict: Skip it — 37/100.
Data updated Jul 10, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **periguard ointment skin protectant market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **6K–8K**
- avg 250–500/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$57K–$76K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **7.0%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#222**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **69%**
- **Out of stock**
- **13.9%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **95 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **151 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products capture 79% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.
**Brands**
**8 **▲rising
**Sellers**
**46**
**Top-5 brand share**
**91%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**79%**
Top 20: 100%
**Open market**
**5%**
- Medline Remedy50% - DermaRite22% - Skin Care8% - Medline5% - Welmedix5% - A+D4% - Open — no brand owns it (2 brands, 5%)
## **Demand**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 40 weeks — +22.3% search growth over the last 90 days.
9K7KSpike '25Spike '26Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Feb '26Mar '26May '26Jun '26
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/baby-products/periguard-ointment-skin-protectant/trend)
## **Top periguard ointment skin protectant search terms**
- **periguard ointment skin protectant**26K/yr+33.6%2.1% conv. - **periguard ointment**10K/yr+20.8%1.4% conv. - **periguard**9K/yr+25.6%0.8% conv. - **remedy clinical protect zinc oxide paste**5K/yr+23.8%19.8% conv. - **dermarite periguard ointment**4K/yr-2.9%3.4% conv. - **peri guard ointment**4K/yr+31.4%1.0% conv. - **remedy clinical protect**3K/yr-32.9%19.0% conv. - **remedy clinical protect zinc oxide paste skin protectant**2K/yr-24.3%11.8% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/baby-products/periguard-ointment-skin-protectant/search-terms)
## **Top periguard ointment skin protectant products on Amazon**
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
0%10%$4K20%$8K30%$12K40%$17K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 13 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**Medline Remedy Clinical Zinc Oxide Paste Skin Protectant (4 oz Tube) Vanilla Scent Diaper Rash Cream Incontinence Care Wetness Protection Paraben Free Hypoallergenic Adults Children**Medline Remedy**$9.79**4.8★7,917 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KLKH2MW) [2**DermaPhor Skin Protectant Moisturizing Ointment - 3.75 Oz - for Dry Cracked or Irritated Skin - Heals Minor Cuts and Wounds - Fragrance Free**DermaRite**$10.80**4.8★33 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ETFJ0WK) [3**Medline Remedy Essentials Zinc Oxide Skin Protectant Paste (4 oz Tube) Unscented Barrier Incontinence Cream Diaper Rash Adults Elderly Hypoallergenic Paraben Free**Medline Remedy**$7.07**4.7★4,486 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VD9N1TJ) [4**Perishield Barrier Ointment 3.5 oz . Tube**Skin Care**$9.23**4.4★51 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009NDOZG) [5**Medline Remedy Essentials Ointment (7 oz Tube) Unscented Moisturizing Breathable Film Aloe Vitamins A D & E Soothing Incontinence Care for Adults & Elderly Hypoallergenic Paraben Free**Medline**$8.20**4.7★2,615 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FE7V3A)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**A+D Incontinence Support Skin Protectant & Rash Ointment Treats & Prevents Incontinence Rash Soothes Chafed Skin Odor Neutralizing Technology - 3.5oz**A+D**$8.83**1,129 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVBWGWHX) [**Medline Remedy Specialized Extra Thick Zinc Skin Paste (4 oz) Unscented Micronized Zinc Oxide Incontinence Cream Diaper Rash Barrier Nourishing Soothes Irritation Wetness Protection**Medline**$9.90**348 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJTC71HY) [**Medline Remedy Essentials Zinc Oxide Skin Protectant Paste (4 oz Tube) Unscented Barrier Incontinence Cream Diaper Rash Adults Elderly Hypoallergenic Paraben Free**Medline Remedy**$7.07**4,486 rev6y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VD9N1TJ) [**Medline Remedy Specialized Zinc Oxide Paste with Menthol (4 oz Tube) Unscented Calamine Incontinence Care Diaper Rash Wetness Protection Hypoallergenic Paraben Free Adults Soothing**Medline Remedy**$10.01**2,973 rev7y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NC73KZD) [**DermaPhor Skin Protectant Moisturizing Ointment - 3.75 Oz - for Dry Cracked or Irritated Skin - Heals Minor Cuts and Wounds - Fragrance Free**DermaRite**$10.80**33 rev10y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ETFJ0WK)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Dynarex DynaShield Skin Protectant Barrier Cream - Zinc Oxide Cream with Vitamins A D E Aloe Vera - Protect and Treat Minor Wounds and Dry Skin - 4 oz. Tube 1 Count**Dynarex**$6.83**4.7★**▲ 221%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001V9HRUU) [**DermaPhor Skin Protectant Moisturizing Ointment - 3.75 Oz - for Dry Cracked or Irritated Skin - Heals Minor Cuts and Wounds - Fragrance Free**DermaRite**$10.80**4.8★**▲ 211%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ETFJ0WK) [**AmeriDerm 80200 Perishield Skin Protectant 3.5 oz. Bottle**AmeriDerm**$4.52**5.0★**▲ 64%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BL9G7WS) [**Welmedix Adult Diaper Rash Cream - Zinc Oxide Cream & Moisturizing Skin Barrier Cream Maximum Strength Diaper Rash Cream for Adults Skin Protection Ointment - 4oz**Welmedix**$13.85**4.5★**▲ 31%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CDH6HT6) [**Perishield Barrier Ointment 3.5 oz . Tube**Skin Care**$9.23**4.4★**▲ 19%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009NDOZG)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about periguard ointment skin protectant**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Quality-Overall**22%
*“This cream is really good”*
**Efficiency**14%
*“Works Well”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%
*“As advertised”*
**Allergies**8%
*“helps alleviate irritation”*
**Value For Money**6%
*“Worth money”*
**Protection**5%
*“This gives an extra layer of protect”*
**Moist/Dry**4%
*“Protects the skin from that moisture”*
**Itch Relief**2%
*“Great for rashes”*
**Ease Of Use**2%
*“Easy to use”*
**Comfort-Overall**2%
*“Seems real comforting and nice”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Allergies**15%
*“Skin rashes”*
**Thickness**12%
*“Product has chunky stuff in it”*
**Texture/Consistency-Overall**10%
*“Gritty texture”*
**Ease Of Use**5%
*“Difficult to apply”*
**Functionality-Overall**5%
*“Didn't work”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%
*“False advertising bad quality”*
**Smell**4%
*“Doesn't smell great”*
**Product Condition**2%
*“appeared to have been used”*
**Size-Overall**2%
*“Bigger than I thought”*
**Quality-Overall**2%
*“This is completely unacceptable quality control for a product designed for infants”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**16%
**Functionality-Overall**15%
**Texture/Consistency-Overall**14%
**Smell**9%
**Product Condition**6%
**Thickness**4%
**Value For Money**4%
**Defective Material/Parts**3%
**Ingredients-Overall**3%
**Size-Overall**2%
## **Common questions**
- **Is periguard ointment skin protectant profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $42K/yr across 13 tracked products. 90-day search growth is +22.3%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (37/100).
- **How competitive is the periguard ointment skin protectant niche?**
- 8 brands and 46 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 79% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 91% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in periguard ointment skin protectant?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Allergies, Thickness, Texture/Consistency-Overall. The return rate is 0.5%.
- **What does it cost to enter the periguard ointment skin protectant niche?**
- Listings span $4.52–$13.85; the average listing price is $9.52 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 2,850 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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