The moisture barrier created by using petroleum based ingredients is not breathable and can trap bacteria and fungus on the skin allowing it to flourish.Using petroleum based anti-chafe creams is a bit like eating junk food when you are hungry. It gets the job done in the short term, but over time creates other issues, including the build up of bacteria which can cause irritation, inflammation and saddle sores. Petrolatum that is not refined or has been through a low grade refinement process is considered a carcinogenic - something you don’t want to be using on your body!