Abstract: A skin protector for a user such as a motorcycle rider, includes a flexible, resilient protective portion having first and second ends, wherein the protective portion exhibits both heat resistance and insulation to protect the user's skin from heat. The protective portion is dimensioned for shielding a portion of the user's body that may come into contact with a hot surface. The skin protector further includes a fastening portion connecting the first end to the second end of the protective portion for securing the protective portion to the user's body.