Disclosed is a cleansing wipe that comprises the hydrophobic cloth and a cleansing or moisturizing composition, the composition including a cleanser and a silicone emulsion. The cleansing or moisturizing composition is aqueous but has sufficient affinity to the cleansing cloth to allow forcibility in transport and handling of the cloth. When applied to the skin of a patient, the silicone is released from the cloth in an amount effective to inhibit trans-epidermal water loss. The emulsion may comprise, for instance, a C14-22 alcohol or a C12-20 alkyl glucoside. The cleansing or moisturizing composition may include components such as cleansers and humectants, and may include other ingredients such as skin nourishers.
