Chamois cream is a perplexing topic, causing great confusion for new cyclists. But once you know, you know! Chamois cream (aka chamois butter) is a simple way to increase comfort on the bike and prevent painful saddle sores. While it’s not an absolute necessity for everyone, once
Continue reading →Looking for a low-price chamois cream? There are a few good options out there that don’t require you to pay a premium price for a tiny tube, and Queen Helene’s Cocoa Butter Creme is one that I love. Considering that the point of chamois cream is to prevent chafing, I don’t see a good reason to buy something special. Lots of skincare products provide the same function but cost 50-90% less!
Continue reading →No, there is certainly no shortage of chamois creams or butt butters, but this is a first for me. It’s a crotch oil! Aptly named, Crotch Guard Skin Care Oil. Part of a line of skin care oils, this one is designed exclusively for cyclists and comes
Continue reading →You’ve heard of Bodyglide, right? It’s billed as “the original anti-blister, anti-chafing balm.” It probably is the original because the company was founded in 1996. So Bodyglide has been around for going on 20 years now! I was riding kids department store bikes back then! My first
Continue reading →We all know chamois cream can get expensive, right? Most creams cost at least $10 for 4oz, but a $20 price tag isn’t uncommon. There are cheaper alternatives, but they’re not quite the same. Queen Helene is nice and comes in a giant jar for just about
Continue reading →After years of using average chamois creams and alternatives like balms and lotions, I was due for something special. Preferable a fancy, Euro-style cream. I got my wish with Enzo’s Buttonhole Chamois Cream. Enzo’s Buttonhole is one of the newer chamois creams, and they have set the
Continue reading →Almost as mysterious and magical as shaved legs is this substance known as chamois butter, or chamois cream. From the name you can figure out it’s a cream that goes on your chamois. But why? And does it really go on the chamois? Do we even use chamois today? But we still need chamois cream? It’s time to answer these questions and more!
Continue reading →If you’ve ever worked on a farm, you’ll know that keeping a cow’s udder smooth and comfortable is an important part of getting fresh milk. If you’re a cyclist, you’ll know that keeping your backside smooth and comfortable is an important part of finishing a ride without saddle sores.
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