What is the purpose of chamois cream?

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I've seen it advertised but never used it, what's it for? Is it effective ?

Perhaps a good question for the Terminology Index: bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/244/terminology-index — Dustin Ingram, Commented Sep 2, 2010 at 14:30
@Dustin - Good idea, I've added an entry for chamois that also includes this. — Goodbye Stack Exchange, Commented Jul 31, 2011 at 16:09

Goodbye Stack Exchange · Accepted Answer · 2010-09-02 14:28:47Z

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Chamois cream is useful if one is getting chafing from rubbing inside a pair of shorts. I've found it useful in high humidity.

answered Sep 2, 2010 at 14:28

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Does Vaseline or anything common household items work to substitute?
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Commented Jul 31, 2011 at 2:25
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@uosɐſ - I've heard that petroleum-based products like vaseline can break down lycra. Can anyone else substantiate this?
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