A hygienic protective barrier. The hygienic protective barrier for use with an ostomy bag positioned between the bag and the user while in use, preventing direct contact between the bag and the user. The hygienic protective barrier includes a sheet made from moisture wicking material that provides protection from moisture or leakages and helps to absorb any sweat that might occur from usage of the ostomy bag. The sheet includes a cutout section that secures and closes around an opening of the ostomy bag via fasteners. The sheet can be removed and attached while an ostomy bag is affixed to a stoma. In one embodiment, the sheet is dimensioned to correspond to the size of a conventional ostomy bag.