Global Sports: Chamois Butter Saves Vulnerable Areas From Saddle Sores

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Chamois Butter Saves Vulnerable Areas From Saddle Sores

By Vanelle Wolverton


Saddle sores can make cycling a really uncomfortable experience. Fortunately, Chamois butter is something that helps keep the problem from occurring in the first place. Especially for those who ride for hours, applying the product is a must.

It offers lubrication down there where friction happens all the time. Regardless if you are training or participating in tournaments, abrasions may show up if skin constantly rubs against skin or the cycling shorts. But this is not the worse part. Because the area is warm and sweaty, it's not unlikely for those irritated areas to become infected and sore.

A cyclist's best defense against such nightmare is the application of this handy cream. It has to be done before riding the bicycle, especially if it's going to be a long one. Re-application has to be done whenever necessary. The consistency is thick enough to offer protection where it matters, but without giving you that very greasy feeling.

Ensuring that the product provides you utmost protection is the non-use of anything that is bad for a cyclist's vulnerable areas. The cream doesn't contain paraben, gluten, coloring, fragrance and others. Its light and skin-friendly formulation allows you to easily wash it off with the use of water and soap.

You may choose between two variants: original and Eurostyle. The latter has added menthol that provides a cooling and soothing effect even when competing intensely. What's more, anti-bacterial benefit is provided with the addition of witch hazel. Thanks to this ingredient, it helps save existing abrasions from ending up infected.

Using protective measures is important even if you are wearing the best fitting cycling shorts out there. Chamois butter helps prevent saddle sores from showing up, allowing for a comfortable ride. With two different formulations available, you may go for one that allows for optimum training or tournament performance.




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