When summer rolls around, it's time to get the shorts, skirts and dresses out from the back of the wardrobe to make a breezy summer style statement. However, these loose and lovely styles can come with a logistical issue for people of all sizes - skin chaffing. It can happen anywhere on the body where there is skin to skin contact, but it most often seen between the thigh and on the underarms.
Read more: Penneys €4 anti thigh chafing stick is the 'lifesaver chub rub' solution just in time for summer Read more: Shoppers say silk hair ties are the 'only ones' that never rip out any hair There are some great antidotes to this, with specially devised anti-chafing sticks already a bit hit in the summer months, however there are some household items that can help too, so you don't have to go out and buy anything. Plus-sized fashion experts Zizzi Fashion have shared the items you probably already have at home that can help with the dreaded chafe. "It’s crucial to consider thigh chafing during the summer months," say the fashion pros.
"Due to the heat and excess moisture, it’s easier for the skin to develop sores when walking, and sometimes, this can start halfway through the day when people don’t have access to chafing shorts or cream – but there’s a simple solution." "Experts have revealed that people can tackle summer-time thigh chafing with three everyday household items. Petroleum jelly, commonly known as Vaseline, and coconut oil both help with chafing as the liquid.