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    Skin conditioning is about preparing the skin before climbing, such as managing calluses, reducing sweat, reducing dry firing, and preventing painful splits. Whether you're dealing with dry skin or sweaty hands, the right tools can help you climb longer. Shop solutions for climbing calluses, skin hardening, and managing sweaty or dry skin before and after your sessions.

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    Skin Conditioning

    Why Is Preparing The Skin Important for Climbers?

    Climbers rely on their skin more than they know. Skin conditioning is about managing calluses, preventing painful splits, and reducing sweaty or overly dry skin so that you can feel confident when gripping bad holds. Whether you're bouldering or sport climbing, having well-prepped skin can mean the difference between sending your project or cutting a session short. Climbing skin conditioning isn't just about preventing damage: it's about optimising your skin’s durability and friction during your session.

    Should Climbers Remove Calluses?

    Calluses are a natural part of climbing and building hard skin, but they need maintenance. If left unmanaged, they can catch and tear on a hold during a session, turning in to a painful flapper than can take over a week to heal. Trimming or sanding down thick spots with a skin file helps keep calluses malleable and level, preventing flappers.

    How Can I Get Harder Skin for Climbing?

    Building harder skin for climbing happens slowly as your skin responds to the abrasive texture of holds. You can use a skin file to file down skin and repair cream to help it regenerate, but honestly its best to simply manage your calluses and let your skin naturally harden. The most important skin maintenance you should be concerned about is balancing the humidity, too sweaty or too dry can have a direct effect on whether you send or not.

    How to Stop Skin Peeling from Climbing?

    Skin peeling often comes from overuse, dryness, or poor callus care. A solid climbing skin care routine should include:

    • Washing hands after climbing to remove chalk
    • Using a skin file or pumice to maintain calluses
    • Moisturising at night to restore hydration
    • Using sweat management products (Dry or Tip Juice) if you're prone to sweating
    • Using hydrators (such as Spit) if you're prone to dryness and splitting.
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