The invention in one aspect relates to an anti-chafing composition with
improved efficacy, in one embodiment, comprising an effective amount of
boron nitride suspended in a dermatologically acceptable carrier vehicle.
Another embodiment relates to an anti-chafing composition in the form of
a powder or a stick containing boron nitride. The present invention also
relates to a method of inhibiting or reducing chafing to the skin by
topically applying an effective amount of such anti-chafing composition
to the skin or to a surface to be in contact with the skin.