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And 3 Proven Ways to Kick it to the Curb

Summer. It initiates instant mental images of sun-soaked scenes, clear blue seas, and even clearer skin. But in reality, the truth is a little less…rose-tinted. The sweet dream of summer is all too often tainted by the infamous villain that is sweat rash, cropping up slowly until you’re left with an embarrassingly red and raw presence at the beach.

Thankfully, this polluted picture doesn’t have to be your narrative this summer. There are ways of taking sweat rash by the horns and taming the beast, but to do so, first thing’s first – you need to understand how and where it starts in the first place.

What is Sweat Rash?

Otherwise known as candida intertrigo, sweat rash is a painful form of skin inflammation caused by bacteria and yeast. It’s most common in areas of the skin where moisture can easily become trapped, like under the arms or between the thighs. Sweat rash is also, obviously, more common in warmer, more humid climates. Like ours.

What are the Symptoms of Sweat Rash?

Sweat rash isn’t always a small red irritation on the surface of your skin. Often, it causes scaling on the periphery, broken skin, blisters, and a stinging and/or burning sensation that no mental image of summer can help you ignore. If you don’t fall into a high-risk category – like being pregnant, overweight, or elderly – then you can take control of your sweat rash by simply investing in a high-quality sweat rash cream designed to do exactly what it claims. Stop sweat rash in its tracks.

What are the Best Creams for Sweat Rash?

When shopping for a sweat rash cream that works, you need to look for something that functions as both an effective antiperspirant and a soothing emollient – and that’s where Neat Feat’s 3B Action Cream comes in. Formulated to target the root cause of sweat rash, this tried, tested, and proven formula prevents sweating in crucial areas while encouraging healthy hydration and, most importantly, preventing the sweat rash from getting worse.

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Neat Feat’s 3B Action Cream is safe and effective for the whole family, so you can finally win the war against sweat rash and experience life on the other side of red, raw, and inflamed skin.

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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!

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Chafing is more than simply annoying and embarrassing. It’s downright painful and can cause serious bleeding when the wound endlessly rubs against your clothing – if not itself. By preventing chafing from getting worse, you can give your skin a chance to heal while avoiding your chances of infection. But first, we need to understand why chafing happens, and what on Earth it even is.

Chafing is, essentially, skin damage caused by incessant rubbing. When you sweat and this sweat evaporates, salt crystals form – making your skin more vulnerable to damage. Chafing is more common in bodily crevices, like the breasts, causing the skin to become tender, red and raw.

Summertime + sweating = a recipe for chafing disaster. Something as seemingly innocent as bra straps can continuously rub against your upper and inner arms. You can prevent breast chafing from getting worse – and, in turn, give your skin a chance to heal – by following three simple rules.

1: Wear Close-Fitting Clothing.

This may seem counter-intuitive, but it’s true. Loose clothes don’t prevent chafing like their snug counterparts do, like skin-tight spandex or polypropylene. Also look out for sweat-wicking fabric that’s seamless or has flat seams, especially for the parts that will be covering the painful chafed area.

2: Stay Dry.

Consider non-talcum absorbent powder to collect excess sweat and prevent your chafing from getting worse. Also, try not to shave too much – especially with shaving cream – which can make pre-existing chafing that much worse.

3: Stay Hydrated.

Once you’ve absorbed any excess sweat lingering about, it’s time to lubricate the affected areas – but ONLY with an emollient designed exclusively to combat chafing in the breast area. Neat Feat’s 3B Action Cream is recommended by doctors and podiatrists to deeply hydrate chafed breast skin without making matters worse by leaving you greasy and uncomfortable. Neat Feat’s 3B Action Cream protects skin that’s already chafed while preventing it from getting worse or ending in infection.

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If you feel trapped under the rule of the merciless beast that is chafing, it doesn’t have to be the way. For intense, grease-free hydration that fights the source of chafing – and finally gives your skin a chance to heal – you know what to do…

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Neat Feat can’t wait for Summer to finally roll around. After spending months cooped up in sweaters, boots and socks, we’re ready to get our toes in the sand and relax.

However, some people aren’t as excited for Summer as we are. For those who deal with excessive sweating, or Hyperhidrosis, the heat brings its own problems. From unsightly stains to painful chafing, excessive sweating can lead to more than just feeling uncomfortable throughout the day.

That’s why Neat Feat is here to help. We’ve spent years formulating the perfect range of products that will help you feel excited for warmer days again.

Neat Feat 3B Body Saver

This gentle yet protective lotion is fragrance-free, soothing, and perfect for people who deal with chafing. Chafing is as painful as it is frustrating. Excessive chafing can cause sores that can eventually become irritated or infected. But with this lotion, you’ll be able to avoid it!

Neat Feat 3B Hand Saver

Shaking hands with new friends? Make a great first impression without worrying about sweaty or clammy palms. Our hand saver helps reduce hand sweat so that your hands. Stay dry and cool all day long.

Neat Feat 3B Foot Saver

It’s sandal season, people. If you’re worried that your usually-sweaty feet will clear a room, then our Foot Saver anti-perspirant is for you. Whether you’re out and about with thongs or walking in sneakers, our Foot Saver roll-on will keep your feet dry and odour-free.

Neat Feat 3B Face Saver

Summer is the perfect time to snap photos and make memories, but not when it looks like you just hopped out of the pool. Our Face Saver has a gentle yet effective formula that will help you reduce excessive sweating on your face to make sure you’re photo ready.

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