Chamois Creams (w/o parabens OR witch-hazel)

[Miranda]

Getting back to my thread here...

Thanks! You guys are awesome. Those are great responses and some things to check out. Our lbs usually have only one option in stock if lucky. Which I was already aware of. Appreciate the input on the search abroad.

[ladyicon]

http://www.beljumbudder.com/

Here is the web site for the Belgium budder. Great stuff.

[OakLeaf]

FWIW, I'm not sure it's really the witch hazel in Beljum Budder that's the irritant. I'm more inclined to think it's one or both of the quaternary ammonium compounds or the phenoxyethanol.

So you might yet try something else that does have witch hazel, but not those.

[Norse]

+1 on the Bag Balm. The ingredients are simple, it works and it's less expensive than probably anything else you can try for this, um, issue. I apply it directly to my body and to the seams.

[skinimini]

So, I've done a few 40-50 mile rides, and so far, I haven't used any sort of chamois cream, bag balm, etc. To date, I've had only minor saddle soreness. Tomorrow, I'm riding 70 miles. Do you all use the products just on longer rides, or is it something you use with every ride? I guess a trip to the lbs would be advantageous--just in case?

[Norse]

I generally use it if I am going to ride more than about 40 miles. For 70+ miles, I consider it a must!

[Jones]

I use Method Baby squeaky green diaper cream. No bad ingredients, washes off fine and lubs well. I have read before that A and D ointment works too.

[alpinerabbit]

So, I've done a few 40-50 mile rides, and so far, I haven't used any sort of chamois cream, bag balm, etc. To date, I've had only minor saddle soreness. Tomorrow, I'm riding 70 miles. Do you all use the products just on longer rides, or is it something you use with every ride? I guess a trip to the lbs would be advantageous--just in case?

Trip to the LBS is not really necessary. I started out with baby cream. so Drug store will do.

[GLC1968]

I generally use it if I am going to ride more than about 40 miles. For 70+ miles, I consider it a must!

Ditto.

[tulip]

So, I've done a few 40-50 mile rides, and so far, I haven't used any sort of chamois cream, bag balm, etc. To date, I've had only minor saddle soreness. Tomorrow, I'm riding 70 miles. Do you all use the products just on longer rides, or is it something you use with every ride? I guess a trip to the lbs would be advantageous--just in case?

I've been riding for 25 years and I've never used any kind of chamois cream or anything. I think it depends on the person, and if what you are doing works for you, why change it?

[ladyicon]

Please enlighten us Oakleaf, what do you use. I was simply adding my 2 cents. That is why I put the site up for her to be the judge. Sorry for butting in. I did not know that it had quatuary components

[chomper]

I use my all natural women's specific chamois cream. It contains no water just all natural nut butters, oils and essential oils. Lasts a long time, goes on thick like a paste and works with the heat of your body to lubricate and heal the skin. it is called Booty Balm. There is a men's version called Ballocks.

[deeaimond]

It's good to look outside of the LBS. 100% pure shea butter is excellent. I have chemical allergies to i-dunno-what. So i try to avoid all kinds of creams and stuff. Shea butter is great, doesn't sting, spreads on thick and absorbs into the skin, keeping it smooth and soft too. It also washes right out of yr clothes. unlike mineral oil based products. I have had huge stain on my bedsheet from mineral oil and took 4 washes to wash out..Shea butter, never.

[arielmoon]

I dont use any products and only got a minor rub last year doing my first century. If I did though I would want paraben, witch hazel and animal free ingredients so A+ to this thread!

[Running Mommy]

Hoo ha ride glide...

I have some coming in any day now. I got samples at the show, and liked it's consistency, smell etc. But I haven't been riding anything long enough to warrant needing anything for the hoo ha.
But I did have one of our male friends, who has lots of trouble down under try some. He said it actually healed his boo boo's, and gave it a thumbs up.
I did hand out some samples, but have yet to have anyone give me a solid review.