Logically, the solution to chafing would be moisture. Right? Not always.
Swimming is one of the most notorious culprits behind the dreaded chafe, because abrasive salt water and sensitive skin are rarely a recipe for success. If you’ve ever experienced painful chafing after a dip in the water, then you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about. Swimmers are no strangers to the scars of escapades past, but you don’t need to be an Olympic athlete to be a victim of the notorious swim chafe.
Thankfully, there are ways to treat it and prevent it from getting worse. Here’s how.
1: Choose the Right Swimwear
If you plan on spending a good few hours immersed in the waves, be sure to invest in a quality bathing suit or anti-chafing wet suit. Ill-fitting counterparts can cause serious issues for more serious swimmers who overreach in freestyle strokes for example.
2: Shave
If you’ll be out on the open water, make sure that any skin in areas vulnerable to chafing are as close to hairless as possible. This will make sure that there’s nothing extra hanging about that could make pre-existing chafed skin even worse.
3: Lubricate
When it comes to keeping chafe points moisturized, it’s hard to over-lubricate. You’ll want to invest in a quality chafing cream that’s approved by doctors and dermatologists. Coat the affected area(s) generously. Note that open chafe wounds are a different story and must be kept clean and dry and examined by a doctor. For closed chafe wounds, consider something the likes of Neat Feat’s 3B Action Cream. Designed to stop chafing at the source, the 3B Action Cream for Chafing doubles as both an effective antiperspirant and a soothing emollient.
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Winning the war against chafing is all about giving your skin a chance to heal. 3B Action is developed by New Zealand’s leading doctors, and with a cream like this, a little goes a long way. Shop Neat Feat today before stock runs out!
