climbOn Lotion bar 0.5 oz (14 g) – sustainable, purely plant-based body care

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Thoroughly wash your hands in hot soapy water after every climbing session, then rinse properly in cold water

However, the pros don’t outweigh the cons in this case – the residue of this salve is oily, so you’ll have to wait and sit around for about 10 minutes before you can go about your day. How does the salve feel on the skin? How pleasant is it to touch and use? How much do I want to use it? Application & ConvenienceThe salves did differ plenty in effectiveness, feel, and of course, price. For the details, read on. The ClimbSkin was the most pleasant to handle of any product in our test. It’s a soft tan cream that’s slightly cool to the touch, and it feels lovely on the skin. And that’s a bummer, because the ClimbSkin is far and away the most expensive product in our test. Per ounce, it costs around double most of the other products we tested.

None of the salves were terrible, and all of them helped a little. More good news: over the month of testing we learned that a) good skin care does make a difference, but b) it’s not a huge one. So, this choice mostly depends on your preferred skin texture. Wax-based salves are suitable for comparatively harder skin with their pros for climbers. Unfortunately, the salve failed to live up to expectations — it yielded decent but unremarkable healing. Buying a climbing salve comes down to three fundamental questions: what kind of ingredients do you want it to have, what do you need it for, and how much can you pay? Ingredients As you see, you have some top options available to you. We recommend giving a couple of them a go and seeing what works best. Overall: Not Much Difference in Bouldering Hand CreamThere are products like New-Skin Liquid Bandage that work as a disinfectant and a glue in one product, though they don’t work as well as each one used desperately. You can also cover any cuts with climbing tape to keep them closed and create an artificial grip that works nearly as well as your finger. If a nail breaks you can get nail repair kits and glue that work well. It suffered in our scoring because it failed to produce consistent healing. For a climbing balm, the Metolius was the least effective after the O’Keeffe’s cream. O’Keeffe’s earns a mention here not so much out of performance — it was the weakest performing salve in our test — as for being drastically cheaper (per ounce) than any other salve we tested.

Also like the ClimbOn, the Giddy bar produced slightly harder skin on healing. It wasn’t quite as consistent as the ClimbOn, but it was a respectable performer in almost all cases. It’s also the second cheapest option in our test, though not by a huge amount. Again, these are differences of degree, but if you’re going to buy a salve, there are better options. How to Choose the Best Climbing Salve for Your Needs Most of the options here are relatively affordable and will last a while — choose one that makes sense for your budget. How We Tested Extreme abuse The hardcore wax-based climbing salves are mostly for severe restoration of the skin. They’re usually applied to hands after a long history of skincare neglect.If you continue to climb and train with a flapper, you’ll likely increase the “wound.” In the worst-case scenario, you’ll start bleeding from the area. Granted, it won’t be a LOT of blood, but it’s bad nonetheless. There is no other way than to try it. You can read the ingredients list and make sure you are not allergic to anything, other than that it is largely personal preference. Of course, things like the price will also sway your decision. Mainly, it is simply a good idea to try. Taking Care of Your Hands With Bouldering Hand Cream

We often talk about how intense climbing is – but mostly in the context of muscle toning and strength training. Truth be told, climbing and bouldering are just as tough on our hands, fingers, and skin. The Joshua Tree isn’t exorbitantly priced, but it’s still the second most expensive salve in our test. It’s a decent performer, but the compromises are too great for us to wholeheartedly recommend it. Metolius Hand Repair Balm We have come to the end of our review of bouldering hand cream, yet all is not lost! We have gathered some of the most frequently asked questions in the section below. Have a look to see if they interest you. What is the best bouldering hand cream? Made with 100% organic blend of essential oils this is a top-end bouldering hand oil. The natural plant extract acts as an anti-inflammatory and also a pain reliever. It’s a great product if you are experiencing finger pain or looking to prevent injuries.Yes, it’s a premium product, and it’s coming from Spain, but it’s a steep price to pay for an ounce of balm. Giddy didn’t outshine the other products enough to earn our highest scores, but it was still a favorite among testers. Joshua Tree Climbing Salve The ClimbSkin would likely work well in these scenarios. Plus, if you’re climbing in the gym all the time, it is excellent relief for dry and chalk-encrusted hands.