Solution for skin chafing
SKIN chafing is commonly found in areas of skin constantly in contact with each other, such as the groin, between skin folds on the abdomen, under breasts and arms, or in between toes.
The condition worsens in warm climates as high temperatures lead to sweat, which collects in places where skin touches skin, leading to inflammation.
If left undiagnosed or not addressed properly, the skin condition can progress to intense inflammation, erosion and crust.
As skin continues to sweat and in constant skin-against-skin friction, its protective barrier against germs and infection becomes compromised.
Continuous assault on the protective barrier leads to secondary infections, similar to incontinence-associated dermatitis or nappy rash.
This often requires steroidal cream or even antifungal or antibiotic creams to soothe and help the skin heal faster.
Right solution for skin chafing
Talcum powder has been widely used by those suffering from skin chafing due to sweat. Another popular choice is water-free, mineral oil-based products.
These, however, are not proper solutions, as all physical and chemical irritants damage the skin’s epidermal barrier.
Maintaining this barrier is the main goal in preventing skin chafing.
Talcum powder is often used to prevent sweat from building up, keeping skin dry as trapped sweat can cause skin to chafe and become irritated. But, it does not provide a protective barrier to keep irritants away and can only be a short-term solution.
Water-free, mineral oil-based products present a whole set of problems.
While those products provide protection against external factors like air, water, and bacteria, they do not allow skin to breathe, causing sweat build-up and eventual irritation and soreness.
Most traditional protective lipophilic creams are mostly based on mineral oils and often contain zinc oxide, which generates an occlusive film that is hard to remove and covers the skin tightly.
Breathable protection
Linola Protective Balm is specially developed to help protect the skin from chafing and harmful irritants – like sweat – and yet allows the skin to breathe.
It is mineral oil-free and forms a protective film that keeps irritants away from the skin, prevents moisture buildup and allows skin to breathe.
The essential plant-based components also help prevent skin irritation, and soothe and regenerate skin that is already irritated.
The special formulation of Linola Protective Balm creates a transparent, long-lasting protective film on the skin.
It provides relief for obese people when they apply between the thighs or below breasts.
Skin chafing and moisture are a problem for them as they have larger skin folds and sweat more profusely after being overheated (Garcia-Hidalgo L. Dermatological complications of obesity. Am J Clin Dermatol 2002;3:497-506).
Linola also has specially formulated products that target different areas of the body, such as face, hands and feet.
Each product is thoroughly researched and tested to ensure that it meets the specific needs of different body parts.
The range is available exclusively in Caring pharmacies.