It’s Chub Rub Season—10 Products To Battle It

One product my mom introduced me to after she started getting into running was Monistat's Chafing Relief Powder-Gel. Not only does it help relieve, but also prevents chafing when used daily!

Since chub rub works hand-in-hand with sweat, using a product that prevents/absorbs sweat is key. I’m a long time fan of LUSH, and Silky Underwear dusting powder does not disappoint. It smells fabulous and gets the job done!

For a sexier alternative, Bandelettes are perfect for the delicate inner thighs and come in various styles (my fav is the black lace, gotta love a classic!). The inside of the band has adhesive, so you won’t have to worry about them sliding down while you shimmy all summer!

Along with coconut oil, shea butter is also one of those holy grails of products. Used for healthy hair and skin, it’s ultra moisturizing goodness is great for chub rub healing and prevention. Oye Shea Butter is sourced from Nigeria, using all natural ingredients, including the Shea nut, castor oil, and tea tree oil combined for the perfect product! You’ll be using this all year long!

So if you have one of those days where the chub rub is inevitable, aftercare is just as important! My go to is a sugar scrub to get off the dead skin, dirt, and sweat that makes chub rub so awful. Exfoliating leaves your skin feeling soft and fresh, and using one that also has moisturizing ingredients will help renew your skin for another summer day!

For longer skirts and dresses, I love to stick to a trusty pair of bike shorts, something less constricting than your typical pair of shapewear. Undersummers has a ton of adorable options in sizes Small to 4X!

Perfect for daily use, this type of defense is designed to provide comfort and relief to your skin that is irritated by friction. Apply in all areas where there is skin to skin contact for a day of relief. It reduces friction while soothing and moisturizing your skin! It glides on like a deodorant.

An oldie but goodie, is coconut oil! Yes, this really is the miracle product. While you moisturize everywhere else, generously apply to your inner thighs for a smooth glide. Be wary though of getting it on clothing, because it can stain.

I first discovered Lady Anti Monkey Butt when I moved down south. The heat and humidity made some days feel unbearable. It works really well in those areas that rub, like inner thighs, your bra line and anywhere a extra protection from wetness. The combination of talc free cornstarch and calamine powder which gives the product a soft, soothing texture that glides across the skin and feels great So, whether you’re running, walking, working hard or playing hard, you don’t want to spend your day in discomfort.

What better way to avoid thighs rubbing together than by putting a physical barrier between them? Rue107’s summer collection has matching palazzo’s and crop tops for a breezy, comfortable, non-chafing summer look!