Description
If you're a long distance swimmer you may be familiar with the problems of chaffing when training or competing...
Our Sea-Grease uses a specific glycerine, andhydrous lanolin and petroleum jelly ratio...or if you have specific requirements we are capable of mixing any ratio you prefer - just contact us here
We've created this formulation for 2 main reasons; 1. pure anhydrous lanolin is almost solid when cold and is a battle to apply on cold mornings! and 2. It leaves a huge mess!
Warming the lanolin solves the first problem, but not the second. So before you do anything you need to make sure either your hands are covered, or that you can completely clean your hands afterwards. Disposable gloves are the simple solution. I recommend to carry a damp cloth and dish-washing liquid with to wipe off your fingers afterwards. For a big swim, like a Channel swim, I think it’s best to have both ready.
The process of applying Sea-Grease:
- The primary location that causes the most problems is under the armpits because the salt build up quickly. Make sure to get down a couple of inches below the armpit and in front if it’s along swim. If you are unsure how much to add, more can’t do you any harm.
- For many people the neckline behind the head under the hairline is an area of particular difficulty, even on short swims.
- For some, depending on whether you have a beard, stubble or are clean shaven, you may want to lube along the jawline AND on top of the shoulders where the jaw may rub.
- Some areas are more of personal preference. For men and women for long swims, between the thighs may be area of concern. If you have a particularly narrow stroke and are likely to touch your face to your arm on full extension, then possibly some grease on the outside of your shoulder may help,
- Similarly, you may like to do a thigh-scrape with your your recovering thumb on every stroke, in which case some grease on the outside of your thigh may be useful.
- For men, putting grease under the edges of the swimsuit, and around your genitals.
- For women, nipples can be a serious chaffing problem on long sea swims.
- The straps of swimsuits often cause huge problems for long swims, with many women swimmers having to do a lot of experimentation to find a suitable swimsuit. Application of Sea-Grease to these areas is also recommended for marathon duration swims.
What other factors are important?
- For fresh water swims of over 4 hours apply lubrication just because of pure skin-on-skin friction.
- Salinity varies by location. Different locations may have differing salt levels - the higher salt levels may contribute to and increased risk of skin irritation.
- As well as using Sea-Grease to allow for colder weather, also allow for warmer weather. In warmer climes lubrication easily runs off the body prior to swimming, as happened to a lot of people before this year’s MIMS.
Directions for use
Bureta Pharmacy Sea Grease is for external use only. Consider a patch test before first use if allergy is suspected. Discontinue use if sensitivity occurs.
Bureta Pharmacy Sea Grease should be applied to rubbing areas.
Consider applying Sea Grease to your armpits, jawline, neckline, shoulders, back, groin and thighs.
Use disposable gloves to avoid greasy hands and fingerprints on goggles.
Store below 25°C.
