A Sore subject

[alisonbestford]

If you post this as a question to US DISers I'm sure they'll tell you about some Vaseline type cream they use .

I've looked into it before and found it seemed to be sold at their outdoor stores.

I can't, for the life of me, remember it's name - sorry

Just done a search on here and found it:

http://www.bodyglide.com/

 

[DisCharmed]

I was worried about this too, so last trip I took 2 things which both worked

1. magitalc which is a liquid baby talc - worked ok, but did tend to wear off.

2. bodyglide - worked brilliantly on thighs, feet anything really! I got a factor 25 one too so it kept my lily white skin from burning too

I bought it from an online running shop called wiggle and I use it all the time now at the gym. It seemed quite expensive about £12 I think, but theres loads left and not much really to enjoy your holiday more!

 

[Lisa1976]

Im a big girlie and never wear skirts or shorts for the rubbing problems, if I do wear a skirt in the summer in the UK i always cut off old tights and wear these under them, but whenever we go to Orlando, I wear my cropped trousers, I find that Fasion World do some nice light weight t-shirt material ones which are great and I also have a pair of linen ones too.

Hope you manage to find something that works for you

 

[vicky1bfc]

I must admit that i had this problem last year.I did learn and took a small tub of talc with me round the park's.I think johnson &johnson do a really small tub for around £1 that fits easily into a pocket or bag .

 

[Shane]

I must admit, even with all the creams mentioned, I still beleive it would be a good idea to wear cropped pants aswell!

 

[mickeyfan2]

body glide

 

[Miffy2003]

Hey Tony,

Found this thread for you - might help??

 

[tony64]

Thanks everyone for all the advice
I can see i will be going with armfuls of lotions and potions this trip, there may even be a few moles feeling a little chilly

 

[magicgirl]

I use Savlon cream, it treats any chaffing and seems to prevent more. I never go on holiday without a tube.

 

[Kilted_Yank]

Tony,

Try a product called "Body Glide"... you can find it in most cycling shops here in the U.S.

Trust me... I am a big guy, and I can commonly be found wearing a kilt... this product is a Godsend in the summer.

 

[jomf]

Bodyglide, great can't beat it.

 

[Goofyish]

I've found a few links to UK sites that sell Bodyglide and similar products, most seem to be for cycling or triathlon sports:

http://www.triandrun.com/triathlon/94.html

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/Default.asp...nufacturer=Bodyglide&CategoryName=Muscle Rubs

http://www.wayside-kinetics.co.uk/bodyglide.asp

http://www.snowlines.co.uk/acatalog/Snowlines_Online-RUNNING-RUN_SUPPORTS_SPRAYS.html

 

[Miffy2003]

Love the website name of wiggle

Tony you should be all set for hard core sporting activity you realize

 

[Cochise]

Maybe a possibility is a quality walking pant. They are often built with issues with this in mind when seams are sown. Maybe a browse round you local store will help then try and find them in an online retailer.

 

[tony64]

Thanks folks I've visited the wiggle site and I will not be going on holiday empty handed

 

[Hilary]

It won't prevent the problem occurring in the first place but, if you do get chaffed, good old fashioned zinc and castor oil cream works a treat in clearing it up if applied and left on overnight (think babies' nappy rash ).

Anything like Bodyglide made for athletes in hot climates should be as good as you'll get for preventing the problem.