A liquid, water-repellent, substantially anhydrous, spray-pumpable skin protectant
composition is disclosed. The composition is designed for spraying directly onto
skin, has suitable adherence to the skin, and resists running. The composition
contains one or more actives, one or more rheology modifiers, and a carrier. The
rheological modifiers can be waxes and/or associative thickeners such as some forms
of silica. The carrier can be mineral oil or a mineral oil replacement (e.g., isohexadecane,
cyclomethicone). Film-forming components also help the composition resist running.
One indication for which the composition may be formulated is diaper rash. The
active ingredient for diaper rash may be dimethicone and preferably also zinc oxide.