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Sore thighs? These tools solve the (skin) problem
Many women also know the problem in winter: sore thighs
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The more we move, the faster we sweat. This is not only annoying, but can be really painful on the thighs: If the insides constantly rub against each other when walking, sore spots result. Find out here what tips you can use to better protect your skin.
Sore thighs are not just a question of weight or gender: even (normally) slim women and men can have their insides chafed if they constantly touch each other while walking. This is not a cosmetic problem, as the chafed areas can quickly become infected if you don’t do anything about it. However, to prevent this from happening in the first place, there are a few simple tricks – which can be used especially on warm days or during exercise if you regularly suffer from sore thighs. What these are and how best to treat the chafed areas is explained here.
Five tricks: How to avoid sore thighs
1. Body Glide:
The idea behind this “anti-chafing” product (“chafing” means “chafing”) comes from high-performance sports: triathletes, racing cyclists or marathon runners often suffer from chafed skin due to the long distances they have to cover. In order to protect the claimed lots, this was done Bodyglide invented for men and women. It’s waterproof, so it stays on your body even when you sweat heavily – making it ideal for skin irritations like sore thighs.
2. Cycling shorts:
Many women wear skirts or dresses more often in summer. The protective material of long trousers, which normally protects your bare thighs from chafing, is no longer necessary. However, to avoid sore thighs, you can use a simple trick: just wear comfortable ones under your clothes Cycling shorts (there is also with lace) to minimize friction. There are also extras short modelswhich are not visible even under a tight skirt or dress.
3. Bandelettes:
If classic cycling shorts are too warm for you (although that always depends on the right material), you can also turn to a practical alternative: so-called thigh bands Bandelettes called. They are significantly airier than cyclists and are reminiscent of hold-ups. Here, too, the extra wide lace applications literally stick to the skin of the thigh using thin silicone strips on the underside, so that it can no longer be chafed when walking.
4. Vaseline & Co.
Another proven home remedy for sore thighs is vaseline: The classic lubricant is simply applied to the skin and can reduce friction for a short time – the same also applies to other products that act as a kind of protective film: such as those containing silicone Lubricant, Coconut oil or a special one Skin protection gel from pjuractive, which can not only prevent blisters on the feet, but also protect against friction on the thighs. However, the effect does not last that long.
5. Deodorant:
Another tool that all women and men have at home is a deodorant: the active ingredients it contains can not only prevent heavy sweating (and the associated body fumes), but also sore thighs. So-called deodorant sticks with a creamy core are best suited for this. Simply rub it over the areas that get sore more quickly – the protective layer ensures that friction is minimized. Depending on how much you sweat, the effect will last shorter or longer.
How to properly treat sore thighs
If your thighs are already sore, you should carefully clean the affected areas with a pH-neutral soap and a little water to prevent the skin from becoming inflamed. Then dry your legs carefully with a towel – ideally with dabbing movements. You can then apply a wound protection ointment to your skin to support the healing process. Alternatively, you can brew chamomile tea and make a poultice to soothe the thighs and relieve pain.
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