Description
Description
UnderX Anti-Chafing Balm is a zinc-oxide-free stick that helps reduce friction where skin rubs against skin, clothing or protective underwear. It glides on clear, feels lightweight and moisturizes dry skin with shea butter, calendula and a botanical oil blend — no white residue, no greasy film, no mess on your hands.
Roll it on in the morning the way you would a deodorant stick, and get on with your day.
Who it's for
- Anyone who wears protective underwear, pull-ups, briefs, pads, male guards or liners
- Inner thigh chafing from walking, exercise or warm weather
- Long shifts on your feet, travel days and time in a wheelchair or seated for hours
- Caregivers looking for something simple to apply during a change
- Anyone with everyday skin friction who wants a clean, non-greasy option
Barrier protection and friction protection are not the same thing
Most people reach for a zinc oxide cream because that is what they have always been told to use. Zinc creams are made to sit on the skin as a moisture barrier. This balm does something different: it reduces rubbing, and it moisturizes. Many people use both, for different reasons.
| Zinc oxide barrier cream | UnderX Anti-Chafing Balm | |
|---|---|---|
| Made for | Shielding skin from prolonged moisture | Reducing skin-to-skin and skin-to-product rubbing |
| Texture | Thick, heavy, often white | Smooth glide, applies clear, lightweight |
| Application | Spread by hand | Twist-up stick, no mess on your hands |
| Feel on skin | Visible layer, can feel greasy | Non-greasy, no white residue |
| Best for | Skin that stays damp | Everyday comfort and movement |
What's in it, and what isn't
Made with: shea butter, calendula, sweet almond oil, sunflower seed oil, vitamin E and a botanical oil blend that moisturize dry skin and help it feel soft and smooth.
Free from: zinc oxide, parabens, petrolatum, silicone, cyclic silicone and drying alcohol. Vegan. Made in the USA with globally sourced materials, in an EcoSmart container.
Ingredients: Sweet Almond Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ozokerite, Arrowroot Powder, Corn Starch, Shea Butter, Sunflower Seed Oil, Fragrance, Soybean Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Calendula Extract.
How to use it
- Apply to clean, dry skin before you get dressed.
- Swipe a thin, even layer anywhere skin rubs: inner thighs, waistband and leg openings, under the arms, along the bra line.
- Give it a moment to settle before your clothing or protective underwear goes on.
- Reapply during the day as needed, especially after a shower or a change.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a barrier cream?
No. It contains no zinc oxide and is not meant to replace a barrier cream. It is a friction balm: it helps skin glide instead of rub, and it moisturizes. If you already use a barrier cream for damp skin, this works alongside it rather than instead of it.
Will it leave white marks on my clothes or my pull-ups?
It applies clear and absorbs into the skin rather than sitting on top of it, so there is no white layer to transfer. Apply a thin layer and let it settle for a moment before dressing.
Where can I use it?
Anywhere skin rubs against skin, clothing or an absorbent product — inner thighs, the waistband and leg openings of pull-ups and briefs, under the arms and along the bra line.
Is it greasy?
No. The formula is made to feel lightweight, and because it comes in a twist-up stick you never get it on your hands.
Is it scented?
It has a light fragrance. If you prefer fragrance-free skincare, this is worth knowing before you order.
How big is it, and will it travel?
2.36 oz (66 g) in a twist-up stick that fits in a bag, a glove box or a carry-on. No jar, no spatula, nothing to spill.
Is it vegan?
Yes. The formula is vegan and made in the USA with globally sourced materials.
Pairs well with
Use it alongside UnderX pull-up underwear, tabbed briefs and disposable washcloths for a complete daily comfort routine. Not sure which product fits you best? Take the fit quiz.
