Summer is here and with an intense heatwave on the way, rest assured you're not the only one suffering with chafing in the hot weather.

Whether you're wearing shorts or a dress, the heat combined with sweat can cause your legs to rub together more so than usual, leaving skin irritated and causing a red rash to appear.

Thankfully, lots of brands have developed hardworking chafing creams to help you survive the discomfort.

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Here's just a few of our favourites

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Amazon

BUY NOW Lanacane Anti-Chafing Gel, £12.40

This smooth gel will help not only treat chafing but stop it in its tracks. It promises to provide long-lasting relief as well as forming a barrier on the skin to prevent it from beginning. Shoppers on Amazon deem it a "summer and holiday must-have" and it's received hundreds of five star reviews.

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Mama Mio

BUY NOW Mama Mio Lucky Legs Cooling Leg Gel, £19.50

Originally created for pregnant woman, the cooling gel claims to be excellent for soothing and nourishing skin on-the-go, enriched with spearmint oil, arnica, ginger root extract and organic coconut oil

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Amazon

BUY NOW Body Glide Anti-Chafe Balm, £6.99

This anti-chafe balm promises to protect skin against rubbing and to soothe any irritation. It's enriched with coconut oil, sweet almond oil and vitamin E to nourish and protect skin.