Meet Stephanie Case. Ms. Case finished in the top 5 among women in what is often called the most difficult Ultra Marathon in the world, The Tor Des Geants. When not running, Stephanie works as a UN Attorney, lives in Geneva, and advocates for women in war-torn countries using distance running. Here she reviews her personal experiences with 5 well-known anti chafing cream and anti-blister creams
Effectiveness preventing chafing | Durability | Versatility (soothes, repairs) | Ease of application | Price | Total | Comments | |
Chafex | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18 | Most effective product out there for preventing chafing or blisters on any part of the body. While the product sells at a high price point, it is worth the investment as it lasts for a very long time. It is extremely durable and infrequent reapplication is necessary. ChafeX does not claim to soothe or moisturize – there are other products for that. It simply prevents chafing. Easy to apply, although you need to briefly wait for the product to bind to the skin. |
Vaseline | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | The most simple and basic product out there – and the cheapest. However, you get what you pay for. It is messy to apply and frequent reapplication is required. |
Squirrel’s Nut Butter | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | Good for the lips as well as the body. Claims to prevent chafing and also moisturize and restore skin. A solid all around product, but it doesn’t hold up under tough conditions. |
Body Glide | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | Need to apply lots for it to have an effect. The stick makes it hard to apply anywhere other than a smooth/flat surface, like a back or underarms – using it to prevent blisters on toes, for example, is impossible. |
Gurney Goo | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 | Comparable to Squirrel’s Nut Butter. Claims to prevent chafing, blisters and also prevent infections with its anti-septic qualities. However, what it gains in versatility it loses in effectiveness in terms of prevent chafing and blisters. At such a high price point, one would expect a more durable product. For best results, get our anti chafing cream today! |
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