Do you love feeling on the tips of your fingers after a weekend of climbing. Do you love feeling your callouses thickening up? Have you thought about what is the best skin care for rock climbers and boulderers? Many climbers know by now that the best skin care comes from your diet, a solid salve, and good self-care practices.
Here are 8 skin care tips for rock climbers and boulderers.
- Never Pull A Flapper or a Hangnail
- Never Wash Dishes or Soak in Epsom Salt Before You Climb
- Consider Increasing Your Consumption of Omega-3 Foods
- Consider Increasing Your Consumption of Coconut Oil
- Have A Brick, Cinder Block, Or Chunk of Rock as Part of Your Workout Gear
- Use an Emory Board or Sheet of Sandpaper to Keep Your Callouses Healthy
- Use Salve Specifically Created for Rock Climbers
- Stop Doing Dynos and Try That Move Statically
Never Pull A Flapper or a Hangnail
Whether those were pieces of flappers or hangnails, the worst thing you can do is pull (or chew – blech! Disgusting!) at those bits of flesh on your hands and fingers.
The best thing you can do for your small injuries – like flappers and hangnails – is to always carry a nail clipper or tiny scissors in your climbing pack. Take a moment to carefully trim the dead or torn flesh away. If you are done climbing for the day, care for your injuries as you normally would (wash, healing salve, bandage). Or, just tape it up and keep climbing!
How many times have you pulled a bit of your flesh only to have it pull right further into undamaged tissue. Oh, that sting! And the first thing you think is, “I SHOULD NOT HAVE DONE THAT!” [Read more…] about 8 Skin Care Tips For Rock Climbers And Boulderers
