Assos Chamois Cream (4.73 oz.)

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Just be careful because this comes in a tub, not a tube. So there’s potential for double dipping if you don’t scoop the right amount first try. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.

https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/48ab/36c2f9633113dbdb1acbe268b59d242d493e.pdf?_ga=2.239149827.1069325518.1565535107-171421998.1532133272Doc’s Skincare was founded by Joshua Barton, MD, a practicing physician, competitive cyclist, and all-around lover of endurance sports. Similarly, the hotter it is, the more you sweat, the harder it is for chamois cream to stay in place. Same issue if it’s pouring rain. Prevent Inflammations. When you put together moisture, sweat, salt with sensitive skins around the nether regions, that calls for trouble. And that’s why chamois cream has antibacterial and anti-inflammation ingredients in it.

Why use chamois cream? Simple, to prevent the aforementioned chafing, redness and soreness, which are incredibly painful if left without protection or treatment. The cream acts as a lubricant between surfaces, just in the same way as lubing your chain but with the added advantage of the chamois cream having anti-bacterial properties. Menthol produces a bizarre cold sensation in your nether regions once applied. But nonetheless, it can be a great added ingredient for chamois cream thanks to its numbing properties, therefore helping to relieve any soreness and pain that you may be experiencing in the saddle. Chamois Butt’r Original Anti-Chafe Cream. Developed by a cyclist, this anti-chafing cream is a favorite with athletes. It contains ingredients like lanolin, glycerin, and mineral oil that can reduce friction. Prevent Saddle Sores. Friction between your skin, inflammations, irritation, and chafing are all precursors of saddle sores.Cycle Centre Congleton Limited 2021. Cyclestore is a trading name of Cycle Centre Congleton Limited. All Rights Reserved Company No. 05107467 | VAT No: 593 733 507 There is also a women's specific version, which aims to cater for "women’s more neutral skin pH" - however, neither of our two female testers have had issues with the unisex formulas, so whilst nice-to-have this isn't a product we feel is a 'must have' for women, based on our experience. Buyer's guide to chamois cream What is a Chamois?

Chamois Butt’r is the original chamois cream here in the USA. Hailing from the cycling mecca of Colorado, it’s been around since 1988. And it’s still made in the USA today. If you’re prone to chafed skin, you may want to consider using an anti-chafing gel or cream to protect your skin. You can also use these products to reduce friction while your chafed skin heals. Some products that work well include: This product is made to the same classic formula as Assos' acclaimed 140ml Chamois Crème - it's just a bigger tub for more convenience! In general however, roughly around one scoop using two fingers (a highly accurate measurement) should be enough to cover most friction prone areas. But this will largely be a trial and error process, as everyone's needs of course differ. Where do you apply chamois cream?

Knowing how much product to use can make a huge difference for your comfort levels and overall experience while cycling. Therefore, ensuring that you get this right based around your own personal needs is really important.

Assos Chamois Creme Woman is a non-perfumey, non-oily concoction that, mostly, does a good job of keeping sores at bay. It doesn't always totally succeed, but I'd certainly rather have it than nothing.All of the best chamois creams will contain the perfect blend of both lubrication and anti-bacterial properties to help prevent chaffing and infections. Mailler EA, et al. (2004). The wear and tear of 26.2: Dermatological injuries reported on marathon day. DOI: