Skin Sake Athletic Ointment

For whatever reason, there seems to be a lot of saddle creams, powders, and ointments that cruise though our office. For the most part, they all seem more or less the same; however, the latest product from Skin Sake has been a pretty cool surprise.

Skin Sake Athletic Ointment, like most ointments and creams, is designed to reduce friction around your nether regions while riding, which can help prevent unwanted rashes, chapping, and saddle sores. The active ingredient is zinc oxide, which is commonly used to treat diaper rash. One thing you won't find in this is methanol, which is responsible for that intense, cooling/burning Bengay-ish sensation a lot of other creams provide (this could be a good or bad thing depending on your preference).

Despite a pretty light texture, a small amount of this ointment will go a long way, and hold up well for four-hour-plus rides, as well as in wet weather. At the end of the day, I was happy to find out that it also washes out easily, so you don't have to worry about damaging the chamois in your cycling shorts. You can get a six-ounce tube for around $16, which will last for quite awhile.

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TOURING GEAR AND TIPS is written by Joshua Tack of Adventure Cycling's member services department. It appears weekly, highlighting technical aspects of bicycle touring and advice to help better prepare you for the journey ahead.

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2011/09/skin-sake-athletic-ointment.html

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