Thanks for the prompt reply and link to ilex instructions Jan.

After a BM, I'm not intentionally attempting to remove the ilex, it just comes off all by its self, creating a gloppy mess which gives the feeling as if the area is not sufficiently clean prior to reapplying.

I'm currently using toilet tissue to remove the wet remnants of BM followed by the use of a surgical type wet wipes provided by the hospital and it's during the cleansing process I can feel and see the ilex being removed.

I will try the petroleum Jelly and although that will prevent my bottom from sticking together, I don't think it'll prevent the ilex from being any less gloppy or sticky during or after the cleansing Process.

Update...Update...Update.....

It must be the surgical wet wipes causing my problem.

Think ilex application instruction say don't use wet wipes.

I Just used a damp cotton type wipe to cleanse and then pat dry with cotton wipe, in n out within minutes and could feel the ilex barrier remains intact without the need to reapply.