For some of us (Hi, hey hello!
), the heat and humidity can be tough on sensitive skin.
Add a dash of sweat and a sprinkle of friction, andits a one-way ticket to chafe city.
Chafing takes place if the skin rubs together for a prolonged period of time, she explains.
Check them out, below.
(As counter-intuitive as that may sound).
board-certified dermatologist and founder of Bergen Dermatology in northern New Jersey
As such, Dr. Boakye says to keep any chafe-prone areas dry and clean.
That way, if they do become re-hydrated, at least bacteria will be kept at bay.
TheMonistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel($6) is my absolute favorite.
Its high time we normalize these things.)
For $6, your skin and your wallet will both say, Ahh.
(Hello, bike shorts.)
And dont worry, theyll ensure you breathe *down there.
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Jockey, Life Slipshorts $12.00
Also available in black and beige.
It can even be a thong, just as long as youre left dry on even the swampiest afternoons.
board-certified dermatologist and founder of Bergen Dermatology in northern New Jersey
And remember…
Chafing is totally normal.
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