Stops trouble before it starts®. The Body Glide Anti Chafe friction balm forms a dry, invisible barrier to protect your skin against the effects of friction and rubbing. The formulation makes it easy to apply for all-day protection from skin on skin friction, rubbing, chafing from clothing, or pinching and friction from shoes, protective gear, and other irritants. The chafing relief balm is water and sweat resistant – keeps pores clean by letting sweat escape and skin breathe. Effective and long lasting for daily use in demanding conditions. Should you find yourself experiencing chafing, avoid rubbing or touching the affected area. Use gentle skincare products without fragrance, and keep the area cool and dry, according to Green. She then recommended applying a soothing ointment to help the chafing heal. Meet our experts I used the original, gender-neutral Body Glide during my first two seasons of triathlon training and racing, and it worked just fine. In this round of testing, I decided to give Body Glide for Her a shot. (It’s unclear what makes this for her, other than a pink container and some added ingredients that may or may not make it better for use around the bra area. It should go without saying that anyone of any gender can and should use this product if it appeals to them.) In tests, Body Glide for Her still worked… just fine. It solves the basic issue of chafing for sports purposes, but doesn’t do much more than that. Some of us even used the product on beach days and noticed that our thighs stayed protected even after a dip in the ocean. In other words, the balm doesn’t just say it’s sweat-resistant and water-proof, it really is!

It's Worth Noting: Because it is a cream-based product, you’ll need somewhere to wash or wipe off your hands after applying. Simply, through a whole lot of trial and error. Our testers tested 20 top-selling chafing products through over 2,356 hours of testing. ICYWW, testing chafing creams entails slathering some chafing cream on body parts most prone to sweating, then moving and grooving, making gains, and going in the sun. Office Home & Kitchen All Office Office Chairs Standing Desks Desk Organizers Seat Cushions Under Desk Ellipticals Cocos nucifera: many anti-chafe products include coconut oil, a natural emollient that helps hydrate skin and glides smoothly.When buying a chafing cream, it is important to look for ingredients that are gentle, natural, and effective for your skin type, says Dr. Chekuri. Dr. Shari Marchbein is a board-certified dermatologist and fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology Why We Like It: Made for athletes, this anti-chafing cream prevents cheek, thigh, and armpit chafing. The one potential downside is that it comes in a tube (like toothpaste). You’ll need to squirt it onto your fingers, then rub it into the area in question. This means it’s less accessible for application in the middle of a race or ride.

For the sake of transparency: We noticed that our toes were less polished after use than before. We're not 100 percent sure if it was the jelly that impacted our pedicures or running and hiking shoes, but you may want to avoid this chafing cream if you have a fresh pedi.

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Why We Like It: Just three to five swipes will last you all day long, whether you’re at work, on a trail, or in the water (yes, really!). While antiperspirant typically irritates my skin, this product is alcohol-free and contains some natural oils for moisture. And, yes, it also contains aluminum. If you’re a Native or Schmidt’s stan, Dove Advanced Care isn’t the anti-chafe product for you. (That said, there’s also no scientific link between aluminum in deodorant and cancer icon-trusted-source NIH—National Cancer Institute “Antiperspirants/Deodorants and Breast Cancer” View Source .)