Climbskin®️ File

Essential Climber Skincare: Maintain Strong, Healthy Hands with Climbskin®

A vital part of your skincare routine: Filing away rough patches, peeling skin, and calluses is essential for climbers. The Climbskin® File is ergonomically designed to keep your skin smooth, strong, and ready for every send. Pair it with Climbskin® Hand Cream, the only hand repair cream scientifically developed for climbers, to hydrate and protect your skin before, during, and after every climbing session.

How to Use the Climbskin® File for Optimal Skin Maintenance

Step 1: Understand the Importance of Skin Care for Climbers
Your hands are your direct connection to the rock. Calluses are necessary, but they should be even, springy, and well-maintained to prevent injury and boost performance. A consistent hand care routine enhances your grip and climbing experience.

Climbing Skincare Routine: Before, During, and After

Before Climbing: Prepare and Strengthen Your Skin

Use Climbskin® Hand Cream one hour before climbing. A thin layer helps your skin become more elastic, reducing the risk of cracks, flappers, or skin tears under the nails. Natural ingredients like tincture of benzoin and natural silica also help regulate sweat—a major factor in skin breakdown.

During Climbing: Stay Dry and Protect

• Keep your hands cool and dry—avoid putting them in your pockets before a climb.

• Place your hands on the rock before climbing to equalize temperature.

• File and trim any lifted skin immediately to prevent further tearing.

• If your skin feels close to cracking or forming a “smilie,” stop climbing. Rest now to allow your skin to regenerate faster and stronger—usually within 48 hours.

• If a callus lifts, stop the bleeding, trim the excess skin, file the edges, and apply Climbskin® Hand Cream. Let it sit for 20 minutes, then lightly spread. Avoid overhydrating the area—keep wounds exposed or taped securely with breathable tape if you continue climbing.

Common Skin Issues: How to Treat Cracks, Flappers, and Smilies

Skin injuries like cracks or smilies are usually caused by callus stiffness and repetitive motion. Clean the area, file it down, and apply Climbskin® Hand Cream as described above. For best results, use twice a day on the affected area.

After Climbing: File, Wash, Hydrate

• File broken or rough skin before washing to remove chalk, grease, and grime more effectively. If filing while skin is moist, use the black side of the Climbskin® File (metal side).

• Clean the file with a cloth or toothbrush—no damage to the file itself.

• File around nails and joints to encourage even regeneration and prevent callus overgrowth.

• Pay special attention to excess callus under finger joint creases or overhanging the nails—these are prone to snagging or tearing.

• Once filed and leveled, wash your hands, dry them thoroughly, and apply Climbskin® Hand Cream in thin, well-absorbed layers.

• Apply the cream directly to cracks or smilies and let sit uncovered for 20 minutes to promote healing.

Make Climbskin® Part of Your Daily Hand Care Routine

Use Climbskin® Hand Cream several times a day—before and after climbing sessions, and whenever your skin needs extra hydration or healing. With regular care using the Climbskin® File and cream, you’ll reduce injuries, improve recovery, and climb longer, harder, and better.

Climb harder. Heal faster. Train more.
Discover the power of Climbskin®—the ultimate hand care solution for climbers.