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Chafe-free on the water.

Wetsuits and straps don't give your skin a break. LifeJacket's Anti-Chafe Bar bonds with your skin and stays put through water, sweat, and hours of effort.

STOP THE CHAFE

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From elite sport to everyday life.

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In Partnership With
UKSI
Official Partner
PCA
Official Partner
Surfing England
Supplier for Paris
Team GB
Official Partner
British Rowing
Official Partner
Mountain Training
Official Partner
Paddle UK
Official Partner
GB Snow
Official Partner
BWSW
Supplier to the ECB
ECB
Official Partner
British Mountain Guides
Official Partner
British Triathlon
Official Partner
England Netball
In Partnership With
UKSI
Official Partner
PCA
Official Partner
Surfing England
Supplier for Paris
Team GB
Official Partner
British Rowing
Official Partner
Mountain Training
Official Partner
Paddle UK
Official Partner
GB Snow
Official Partner
BWSW
Supplier to the ECB
ECB
Official Partner
British Mountain Guides

Why most anti-chafe products fail in the water.

Most anti-chafe products were designed for running in dry kit. Not for hours inside a wetsuit. Not for salt water, harness straps, or the kind of repetitive movement that turns mild friction into something you can barely walk off.

Gone before you're offshore.

Water washes most balms and creams off within minutes. Your wetsuit keeps moving. Your skin keeps suffering. By the time you notice, the damage is done.

Straps sit on the same spot all day.

Harnesses, buoyancy aids, wetsuit seams: they don't move. The friction is constant, focused, and relentless across a full session. That's a different problem to a chafing thigh on a short run.

Heavy balms trap heat inside.

Thick, heavy barriers trap moisture and heat under a wetsuit. On a long session, that trapped heat turns friction into a slow, worsening burn with no relief until you're back on dry land.

Why watersport athletes use LifeJacket.

Hours in a wetsuit is a friction problem waiting to happen. The Anti-Chafe Bar was built for sessions that punish everything else.

  • Survives full immersion. Protection that stays put all session.
  • Apply once before kit-up. No mid-session reapplication needed.
  • Breathable barrier. No trapped heat under a wetsuit.

★★★★★

"Some runs have been over 2 hours and there's been no chafe. In water for two hours, a liberal application left me chafe free. Even indoor events, where I sweat A LOT, the bar performed really well."

Alex — Swimmer & runner, pool and rain tested

★★★★★

"I tested this on my long runs, in the gym, at spin class, on the netball court and in the pool. I also tested it during a double race day. LifeJacket's Anti-Chafe Bar has protected me every time!"

Maisie — OCR racer, double race day

How we're different.

Anti-Chafe Bar
Petroleum-based anti-chafe stick
Yes
Natural plant-based formula
Beeswax, shea butter, cocoa butter. Safe on sensitive areas.
No
Petroleum-based
Synthetic petroleum where you really don't want it.
Yes
Weatherproof: swim, bike, run
"Zero chafing over 230km" - real customer review.
No
Sweats off when you need it
Gone by mile 5. Raw by mile 10.
Yes
Compact tin, no mess
Solid bar in a tin. Survives your kit bag.
No
Stick melts, cap comes off
Gooey mess over your gear.
Yes
Trusted by endurance athletes
5-star reviews from ultra runners and triathletes.
No
Hit or miss results
Works sometimes. Fails when it matters.

★★★★★

"This is the first product that actually works whether I drenched in the rain or sweated like crazy. Used it for the London Marathon. Even put some on my feet. Came away with zero chafing or blisters."

Zoe D. — London Marathon runner, open water swimmer

Every ingredient matters.

Our high-performance formulas are built on proven science and smart ingredient tech.

WHAT'S IN IT AND WHY

Coconut Oil - Deep moisturising with natural antimicrobial properties. Shea Butter - Rich emollient that creates a protective barrier. Jojoba Oil - Balances your skin's natural oils. Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 - Plant-based alternative to lanolin.

OTHER USEFUL INFO

Sweat-resistant | Weather-resistant | Won't stain clothing | 24-hour protection | Aluminium tin | Vegan | Cruelty-free | Made in the UK

FABRIC INFORMATION
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Parfum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Aqua, Benzyl Alcohol

Built from personal experience.

When several close friends, including Jono, were diagnosed with cancer in their thirties, it changed everything. LifeJacket was born to make everyday skin protection simple, reliable and part of normal life.

GOOD TO KNOW.

When will I get my order?

We try to get every order out the same day up until 4pm during the week. From then, please allow 2-3 business days for your order to arrive.

Who will be delivering my order and is there tracking?

We use a tracked service for nearly all of our deliveries. You will get an email from us when your order has been despatched which will include the tracking details.

What if I'm not in when it's delivered?

The majority of our products fit through the average letter box. In the event your order doesn't, Royal Mail will leave a card letting you know they tried to deliver and what the next step is (either your order was left in a safe place or it has been returned to your local sorting office where it can either be collected, or a redelivery booked).

Is the product suitable for my skin?

All of our products are clinically and dermatologically tested and approved for use on sensitive skin and are suitable for all skin types. If you have any questions about specific ingredients, please just give us a shout.

Is the product cruelty free and vegan friendly?

Yes, it sure it.

Where do you ship?

We ship to the UK and Channel Islands using a Royal Mail tracked service.

Where is this product made?

All of our cosmetic products are formulated, tested, manufactured and filled here in the UK.

Who is LifeJacket for?

We're for anyone who wants to look after their skin and perhaps learn a little more about how to best achieve that. Whether you're a professional athlete, weekend warrior, dog walker, gardener or commuter, the science remains the same. Our products cater for every personal preference and environment, so it's just about finding what works for you.

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