[AD-GIFTED] The chub rub essential

We all know how much this girl loves her midis and we also know how much this girl loves gin and tacos. A combination of bare legs and thick thighs can mean only one thing - the dreaded chub rub. Usually I'd just wear a pair of cycling shorts under my skirts/dresses but it can be a bit of a faff having to readjust and it can get a bit, um, sweaty in the summer. The solution? Be You's chafing cream! I was super excited after seeing my lovely friend Katie review it on her Instagram and the company reached out to me and asked if I wanted to try it too! 

What is it?

It's mostly comprised of water and various oils which make it an all-natural, vegan AND cruelty free cream that provides comfort and protection against the effects of chafed skin. You can use it to both prevent and sooth chafing, not only on your beautiful curves but also on friction caused by hot weather, exercise or sanitary products. It's worth noting that chafing doesn't discriminate against size or gender, so if you struggle with it this is definitely worth a try! 

Does it work?

The long and short of it, yes, it does! I gave it a go last weekend when we had a bout of hot weather and I was able to live my best midi skirt life without my thighs feeling like they were about to combust. I was a little dubious at first as I have sensitive skin (like, fresh air sets my eczema off but that's another story) but I've had no issues with it at all. I only needed a small amount as a little does go a long way, the smell of the lavender oil in there was just lovely as I rubbed it in and it created a water-resistant barrier to help my thighs glide together in perfect non-chafy harmony. I walked to the supermarket, did the shopping and walked back and then spent the rest of the day on my feet in the garden doing bits for our renovation work. It was waaaaaaarm. I was definitely aware of my thighs touching and subconsciously I think I was expecting them to get sore but, honestly, I had no discomfort. Abracadabra! It's a little tube of magic.

Would I recommend it?

ABSOLUTELY. Not only if you're curvy, but if you suffer with any form of frictional discomfort. It's also the perfect size to pop in your bag when you go out and about to use whenever you need. Not that we can go anywhere at the moment but just in case you chafe whilst in the queue for Morrison's (or other supermarkets of your choosing). If you'd like to get your hands on some you can find it here. Next on my list is their menstrual cup - something I'm really interested in trying for a plastic free period!

Thank you so much to Be You for sending me this miracle cream, it's an absolute game changer for me!

The chafing cream was gifted in exchange for a blog and Instagram review, however, all views are my own.