A method of using a film-forming material for pre-treating an area of skin to reduce friction-related skin irritation, resulting in a reduced risk of acquiring skin chafing and/or blisters, such as may be caused by the wearing of shoes that abrade skin, and particularly including heels, said method comprising the steps of providing a dispensing device containing a film-forming material that includes a friction-reducing and/or friction-blocking element, and applying such film-forming material to an area of skin to reduce friction and thereby reduce the risk of acquiring chafing and/or a blister.
