Is Body Glide only for runners?

No - it works anywhere clothing or skin rubs, for walking, hiking or cycling as much as running.

What sizes does Body Glide Original come in?

Body Glide lists 2.5 oz, 1.5 oz, 0.80 oz and 0.35 oz sticks; this listing is the 1.5 oz.

Is Body Glide petroleum-free?

Yes - Body Glide says the Original has no petroleum, parabens or phthalates.

Body Glide Original Anti-Chafe Balm (1.5 oz)

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Body Glide Original Anti-Chafe Balm — the small stick that saves the long run

Name: Body Glide Original Anti-Chafe Balm (1.5 oz)
Brand: Body Glide
Price: 10.99 USD

Body Glide Original Anti-Chafe Balm (1.5 oz)

Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose

Perfect for

Long runs and races
Hot, humid days
Add-on gift
Under $15

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Price: $10.99

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Great gift ideaChosen for real-world gifting
Hand-pickedCurated, not scraped
Honest reviewThe catch, not just the hype

Why this gift works

Body Glide Original is a solid anti-chafe balm in a 1.5-ounce stick that goes on like a deodorant, directly onto the spots that rub: inner thighs, underarms, feet, the waistband and under straps. Body Glide says it is made with plant-derived ingredients, contains no petroleum, parabens or phthalates, is sweat and water resistant, and is not oily. The maker also says it does not damage rubber, neoprene or other gear.

Chafing is the unglamorous problem every distance runner meets eventually, usually deep into a hot long run. A stick of Body Glide is cheap, it lives in the race bag, and it is the kind of thing runners are glad to have and rarely think to buy until they need it. It is small, so it works best as an add-on to a bigger running gift.

Who is this gift for?

Great for

A runner training for a first marathon
Anyone who runs in heat and humidity
Filling out a runner's gift bag

Think twice if

They need a fragrance-free product
You want a single standout gift

The catch

It is a consumable that needs reapplying on long, hot runs, and the Original is not marketed as fragrance-free - Body Glide sells a separate fragrance-free Outdoor stick.

Skip as a main gift - on its own it is a small, practical add-on rather than a present.

Key specs

Body Glide Original Anti-Chafe Balm (1.5 oz) specifications
Brand	Body Glide
Product	Original Anti-Chafe Balm
Size	1.5 oz stick
Formula	Plant-derived; no petroleum, parabens or phthalates
Performance	Sweat and water resistant, not oily (maker)
Gear	Safe on rubber and neoprene, per the maker
Vegan	Yes, never tested on animals (maker)

Worth knowing before you buy

This listing is the 1.5 oz stick; Amazon groups several sizes and multi-packs together, so check the size before buying.
The maker says to reapply as needed, especially in heat and humidity.

Why we like it

Stops the rub on long runs
Goes on clean, not greasy
Plant-based, no petroleum
Small enough for a race bag

What to look for in an anti-chafe balm

Stick or cream. A stick goes on without messy hands and fits a race bag; this is a stick.
Staying power. Look for sweat and water resistance; Body Glide says the Original has both.
Ingredients. Petroleum-free balms are kinder to technical fabrics and wetsuits.
Size. 1.5 oz lasts a training block; smaller sticks suit the race bag.