1. Cold Compress
You can treat your chafed skin by applying cold compresses over the affected area as soon as possible. It will reduce redness and relieve irritation.
- Wrap some ice cubes in a thin towel.
- Place it on the affected area for 5 minutes.
- Take a break and reapply.
- Repeat a few times daily for a few days.
You can even wash the affected area with cold water.
Note: Do not put ice directly on your skin.
2. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera helps calm irritated skin to a great extent.
aloe vera for chafing
The glycoprotein in it helps reduce pain and inflammation, while the polysaccharides stimulate skin cell repair. It also speeds up the healing process and reduces the risk of infection.
- Slit an aloe vera leaf and scoop out the gel. Apply it directly on the affected skin, 2 or 3 times daily. If you don’t have an aloe plant, you can purchase 100 percent aloe vera gel from any pharmacy.
- Alternatively, mix together ¼ cup of aloe vera juice, 1 cup of brewed green tea and 10 drops of lavender essential oil. Transfer into a spray bottle and spray it on your chafed skin twice daily.
