Swimmer's Itch Guard Cream 4 oz
- Item Weight: 0.5 pounds
- Item Form: Cream
- Item Volume: 8 fl oz
- Skin Type: All
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A preventive, water resistant skin cream meant to go on before lake or pond exposure, not to treat an existing rash.
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ASIN: B015IRL0BCCategory: Pet Skin Supplements
Overview
A topical cream sold under the Swimmer Itch Guard name is built to prevent swimmer's itch (cercarial dermatitis) picked up from lake, river and pond water. It is water resistant, non-staining and scented with coconut and eucalyptus, and the listing markets it for both kids and adults.
This is positioned as a preventive barrier applied before or during water exposure rather than a treatment for a rash already present. It sits in the Pet Supplies category and also ranks in Dog Itch Remedies, though the title language is aimed at people, so the intended user isn't fully clear from the data alone.
- Water resistant and non-staining
- Coconut and eucalyptus scent
- Cream form, preventive use
- Marketed for kids and adults
Who it's for
Swimmers, waders and paddlers in lakes and ponds known for swimmer's itch who want a barrier cream on before getting in the water. It's not described as something to apply after a rash has already developed.
Pros and cons
- Water resistant formula meant to hold up while swimming
- Coconut and eucalyptus scent from a natural formula
- Marketed for both kids and adults
- No ingredient list beyond the scent is given
- How long protection lasts isn't stated
- Bottle size is listed as 4 oz on the title but 8 oz on the spec sheet
Performance notes
The cream forms a water resistant layer so it isn't meant to rinse off the moment you get in the water, and the non-staining formula is meant to avoid marking skin or clothing during use.
Specifications
| Brand | Swimmer's Itch Guard |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.5 poundshigher than 51% of 38 pet skin supplements |
| Item Dimensions | 4 × 4 × 4 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 8 fl oz |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 0.5 pounds |
| Other details | |
| Item Form | Cream |
| Skin Type | All |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Asin | B015IRL0BC |
| Manufacturer | Swimmer Itch Guard |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '284', 'stars': '4.2'} |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,703 In Pet Supplies (See Top 100 In Pet Supplies) #67 In Dog Itch Remedies |
| Upc | 722589526954 |
| Product Benefits | Provides effective protection against Swimmer's Itch with all-natural, water-resistant, and non-staining properties, safe for children |
| Scent Name | Coconut, Eucalyptus |
| Additional Features | Prevents Swimmer's Itch, All-Natural, Water-Resistant, Non-Staining |
| Skin Tone | All |
| Target Use Body Part | Eyes |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Swimmer Itch Guard cream safe for kids?
The listing states it's safe for children as part of its natural protection claim, though no minimum age is given.
Will it wash off once I'm in the water?
It's labeled water resistant, meaning it's built to hold up during swimming rather than rinse away immediately.
What size bottle does it come in?
The spec sheet lists 8 ounces while the product title says 4 oz, so check the current listing before buying.