Penaten Cream

With the high training volumes that go into preparing for an Ironman, skin irritations are inevitable. Chaffing, sunburn, blisters and the dreaded sore red skin around the saddle area are common examples. If you have sensitive skin and have had to squat in the bushes on a long ride, contact dermatitis from mystery plants can also be an issue! Watch out for poison oak! Penaten cream – a product that you will likely find in the baby products section of your food or drug store (it is used for diaper rash) is one of the best all-around creams out there to help heal and prevent skin irritations. I apply it to my skin wherever the chamois may irritate – it really helps your sensitive areas from getting sore and red (helps them look more aesthetically pleasing too!), and can prevent saddle sores. It works well to dry up blisters, sooth and heal sunburns, and it stops itchy skin from itching pronto. I’ve had the same container for over 5 years now and it looks like it has hardly been touched, but it gets used daily. It lasts a long time, and a little goes a long way. Add Penaten Cream to your Ironman recovery arsenal, your skin will thank you.