Assos Chamois Cream (4.73 oz.)

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Body Glide Original Anti-Chafe Balm. Made from plant-derived ingredients, you can apply this nongreasy balm on a daily basis to any area that’s prone to chafing. Diapers. Chafing can affect babies, too. Diapers that are too small, wet, or tight can cause skin chafing. You may notice chamois come in all different shapes and sizes depending on the rider's individual needs. However, the original chamois within cycling shorts for men (and cycling shorts for women, once the industry saw fit to manufacture them) were actually made of leather from a chamois goat, not the antibacterial synthetics you see fitted today. 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.

John has been writing about bikes and cycling for over 30 years since discovering that people were mug enough to pay him for it rather than expecting him to do an honest day's work.But, subsequent to the constant washing of the old school leather pad, the insert would become tough and uncomfortable after a while. Thus, chamois cream was created to help soften the pad and improve upon comfort. Now that the pads have moved on, people still use chamois cream as it carries many benefits. What are the benefits of chamois cream?

While this will create a great barrier and lubricant to reduce friction, it doesn't have any antibacterial properties to keep bacteria at bay and doesn't let your skin sweat, so it may cause more problems than it solves. It’s safe to say that there are often misconceptions as well as confusion over where chamois cream should be applied. With the old school leather chamois, the cream was best applied directly to the chamois.Chamois creams also contain anti-bacterial and anti-fungal ingredients to help reduce the likelihood of skin infections. Basic hygiene helps too — get out of your shorts and get showered as soon as possible after a ride; always wash shorts between wears — but an extra line of protection against the dreaded saddle sores can’t hurt. Assos ChamoisCréme makes long rides more enjoyable and comfortable. It reduces friction and prevents bacterial and fungal infections on your skin. Apply a thin layer of Chamois Créme to your skin and padded insert before you ride. For two reasons. First, even though it’s sold in the drugstore, it looks and feels like real chamois cream. Second, it’s downright cheap!