TikTok is a treasure trove for beauty tips, tricks and affordable hacks – and one particular piece of advice has grabbed the attention of avid #beautytok scrollers: how to prevent thigh chafing in warm weather, and without spending a penny. While the best anti-chafing creams and powders are certainly a great option, if you're not keen on splashing out, you might just find a solution in your daily beauty routine: roll-on deodorant. Even though TikTok is awash with specially-designed anti-chafe sticks that have racked up hundreds of five-star reviews – including this £8 bestseller – numerous users have also suggested that your everyday deodorant can stop your thighs from chafing when donning a dress or short-shorts.

The idea is that roll-on deodorant can reduce the usual friction that leads to uncomfortable chafing. In a viral clip with over 37,000 views, TikToker @leighannhealey shares her top anti-chafe strategy: "My go-to trick is deodorant, I put [it] in between my legs so that when they rub together they just slip and slide! " she then demonstrates how it effectively reduces friction. Given that roll-on deodorants is widely available from high street retailers and are priced at around £2, sometimes even less with discounts – although it's likely that it's something you already own in your bathroom cabinet – this budget-friendly hack is definitely worth giving a whirl, reports OK! .

Another potentially useful summertime skincare hack that TikTokers have been rav.