How many of you triathlete’s, runner’s and outdoor enthusiasts struggle with effective skincare products? I AM totally raising my hand. On an average day, I spend upwards of three hours in the sun per day. This type of exposure requires daily sunscreen, a really great moisturizer, chapsticks with sunscreen as well as some rejuvenating types of products for after the event. My good friend, Tammy, is a huge beauty queen addict and I asked her, could she recommend any skincare products for athletes? Her answer was No. Our needs are different. We need high quality skincare products for our specific needs- tons of time spent outdoors, sore and tired muscles, dry cracked skin, the list goes on….
Introducing Mission Products founded by Charlie Engle who needed skincare and pain relief for his ultra endurance events. (USA Today story about Engle’s run across the Sahara here) Mission was engineered for athletes and field tested by some highly competitive athletes! In fact some of my favorite women athlete’s such as Mia Hamm and Amanda Beard are actual partners in the company!
On an interesting note, each athlete has a charity that they are passionate about and Mission Products supports each one by donating a portion of their proceeds to their specific charity.
These products have recently been featured in Her Sports and Fitness, Self Magazine and Seventeen Magazine.
The Mission Daily Offense SPF 30 is paraben free, preservative free, and offers UVA and UVB protection. I like how easy it is to apply, the fact that there is no scent, my skin does not feel greasy and it lasts a really long time. The tube is really small so it’d be great in your jersey pocket for easy reapplication. My kids didn’t complain either since I wasn’t putting my hands all over them! Just smearing a stick all around their ears and face on snow days is a bit easier than a cream based sunscreen.
The Foot Synergy Gel was actually my favorite product. Designed to be used on your feet after a hard workout to soothe, reduce inflammation, pain and/ or swelling. I love the smell of sweet almond oil, safflower oil and aloe vera. I used it on my achy knees as well as my feet and it has a wonderful soothing feeling to it.
The After-Sun Revive Gel is designed to moisturize your skin post-exercise. After a full day of skiing, surfing or running, your skin will feel dry and be begging for some moisture- and this product has all that and more. At first the word “gel” through me for a loop because I’m used to cream based moisturizers- but the gel works better than a lotion and you need a lot less of it. It can be used on your legs as an after -shave gel or anywhere where you need extra moisture. It does leave a bit of a sticky feeling on my hands but it certainly will do it’s job! Revive!
Lips need as much or more protection from the sun as the rest of your skin and as an athlete, I’ve never seen any lip protector with SPF 20! There is bit of a scent to it but it’s very mild. My husband was reminded of cookies (scent of vanilla extract) when asked to describe the scent. It’s a very soothing, moisturizing, lip gloss that has SPF 20!
Every athlete from a short distance runner to a triathlete to a cyclist have problems with chafing. On our long runs last summer, I always came home with a chaf wound. They really stink! On those long runs, I made a habit of applying body glide to any possible chaffing area, but since I’m not training for a marathon right now I haven’t had a reason to try it. But, even on long cycling rides, chaffing can happen in unpleasant areas- and this cream is worth a try! There is no sticky residue, goes on smoothly and leaves no unpleasant odors.
Check out this motivating video:
Athletes on a MISSION! from MISSION Product on Vimeo.
CONTEST TIME!!
MISSION products has generously offered up one complete bundle to one lucky winner! Click over to the website, look around, come back and post a comment about an athlete, charity or product- whatever interests YOU! Winner will be drawn at Random on January 7th, 2009 at 9pm PST.
86 responses so far ↓
1 Marilyn Wons // Jan 2, 2009 at 7:11 am
I like the Mission Bundle Kit, it is inclusive and a easy way to order. thank you
2 Dree // Jan 2, 2009 at 8:27 am
I like the stopglobalwarming.org charity. It is nice to know that someone is trying to convince TPTB that their really is a problem.
3 wendy wallach // Jan 2, 2009 at 8:54 am
The anti-friction cream is a product I would use very often!
madamerkf at aol dot com
4 David Bertolo // Jan 2, 2009 at 9:20 am
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an excellent charity.
5 susan varney // Jan 2, 2009 at 11:59 am
steve nash is one of the greatest point guards of alltime.he a great team player and a very hard worker
6 darci reggio // Jan 2, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Women’s Sports Foundation is a terrific organization! Thanks!
7 Louise Brouillette // Jan 2, 2009 at 2:06 pm
I admire L Armstrong’s charitable works
8 Vicky Boackle // Jan 2, 2009 at 2:17 pm
i really enjoyed the olympics and it inspired me to workout.
9 Amanda // Jan 2, 2009 at 2:27 pm
If I could say I’d actually be smart enough to use it, this would be a fantastic prize…but I”m not that smart, except for my lips those get sun block.
Amandas last blog post..Mary Lou’s Weigh Winner
10 Sharon Harmon // Jan 2, 2009 at 2:48 pm
The Ryan Sheckler’s Orange Lip Balmer SPF 15 sounds yummy and would be great for my thirsty lips!! Thank you for the contest!
11 sarah h // Jan 2, 2009 at 3:02 pm
This looks like good products for the runner in me!
12 Monique Bradley // Jan 2, 2009 at 3:03 pm
I really like the Mission website – it is so easy to read and navigate! I am not an athlete, but I would still love the sunscreen products, both the Daily Offense SPF 30 stick and the Lip Protector SPF 20.
13 Catherine copeland // Jan 2, 2009 at 3:50 pm
stopglobalwarming.org charity is the one i’m most interested in.
Catherine copelands last blog post..Sandals
14 Damla // Jan 2, 2009 at 4:18 pm
I like that Daily Offense SPF 30 stick is Oil-free and absorbs quickly.
15 Elaine R // Jan 2, 2009 at 4:26 pm
I like that Mission products support so many charities.
16 Joe Hrdlicka // Jan 2, 2009 at 4:46 pm
This is a wonderful topic to write on – I don’t often have a need for these products in my running, except for sunscreen. I do find Body Glide to be a very effective product in eliminating chaffing. A number of my friends also use Arbonne products as well.
Joe Hrdlickas last blog post..Staying In Shape In The Offseason
17 Jennifer B. // Jan 2, 2009 at 4:49 pm
What a great company. I am impressed. My favorite charities to support are the Red Cross and the ASPCA.
18 Linda // Jan 2, 2009 at 5:02 pm
The mission bundle kit for me.I just subscribed.
19 Stacie // Jan 2, 2009 at 5:18 pm
I love the MISSION Mint Lip Balmer SPF 15. It would be great for the dry chapped lips I always get in the winter.
Stacies last blog post..You, Only Better Book Giveaway
20 Christina // Jan 2, 2009 at 5:47 pm
The Lip Protector would work best for me.
The ASPCA is a very busy organization lately, and needs support from all of us.
21 Angie // Jan 2, 2009 at 6:18 pm
The Lip Balmer is what first caught my eye. I am a lip balm addict LOL And their Sweet Vanilla sounds really good. The anti friction cream would be perfect for long walks where I always have issues with chaffing.
Thanks for the chance to enter.
Angies last blog post..Happy New Year
22 Lori L. // Jan 2, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Great info! I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this brand. I’m too committed to my shopping list, I need to browse the shelves every now and then! Hope you have a wonderful New Years!!
Lori L.s last blog post..Egg-a-Nog
23 Betty Shoemaker // Jan 2, 2009 at 6:30 pm
The anti friction product would be a product I would use although the others sound great also
24 Kch // Jan 2, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Charlie Engle is incredibly inspiring. I don’t have any desire to run across the Sahara, but his story makes me think that almost anything is possible.
Kchs last blog post..Casting Call for Canadian Endurance Athletes
25 Vicki Wurgler // Jan 2, 2009 at 8:47 pm
MISSION Product proudly supports Mia Hamm foundation
26 mindy // Jan 2, 2009 at 9:36 pm
my fave charity is the SPCA, animals are here for a short period and they should never have to suffer the way they do!
27 Kathy Scott // Jan 2, 2009 at 10:07 pm
We are a soccer family and love Mia Hamm.
28 Valerie Mitchell // Jan 2, 2009 at 10:22 pm
oceana sounds like a great charity!
29 Sheila // Jan 2, 2009 at 11:27 pm
The charity stopglobalwarming.org is of interest to me!
30 Donna Hunt // Jan 2, 2009 at 11:54 pm
What a great site! I would love to try any of the lip balmers. I have many at home but not too many with SPF protection like these. Thank you for the contest!
31 Playful Professional // Jan 3, 2009 at 12:14 am
I would love the Mint Lip Balmer… just today I felt my lips starting to chap and rip off. It would be great!
Playful Professionals last blog post..Spot
32 Susan Smith // Jan 3, 2009 at 12:46 am
Women’s Sports Foundation is a great organization
33 Carla Pullum // Jan 3, 2009 at 2:23 am
It’s great to see a snowboarder on their site Gretchen Bleiler !!!
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com
34 Lindsay // Jan 3, 2009 at 2:30 am
Hi Rachel! Thanks for stopping by my blog ~ I love yours – it’s so informative!!!! I cant wait to catch up on all your posts
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35 Christine Viscomi // Jan 3, 2009 at 2:41 am
Gabrielle Reese, great role model
36 Mary Gallo // Jan 3, 2009 at 3:21 am
The foot synergy product is something i would like to try. And my favorite charity is St. Judes.
37 Christina // Jan 3, 2009 at 5:05 am
I like the Steve Nash Foundation, dedicated to helping poverty-stricken and abused children, and before visiting this site I never even knew it existed!
38 bobbi // Jan 3, 2009 at 6:51 am
I want to win!
bobbis last blog post..NYE,Blogger Meet up, and Yummy FOOD!
39 Christina G. // Jan 3, 2009 at 8:46 am
It’s nice to see a company take an interest in so many charities. It shows where their heart is. Sunscreen geared towards athletes is a great idea. They need special products for the amount of time they spend in the sun. Thanks for the giveaway!
40 Andrea R // Jan 4, 2009 at 12:28 am
I like Ryan Sheckler’s Orange Lip Balmer SPF 15. I’m always looking for good lip balm to prevent chapped lips.
41 adrienne Gordon // Jan 4, 2009 at 12:28 pm
big Lance Armstrong fan.
42 RealTim // Jan 4, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Hmm. $3.99 for a lip balm. $39 for the kit. Instead:
Buy bag balm, chap stick and banana boat. Save $ 25 . Donate $ 20 to favorite charity. Put $5 in a drawer. In today’s economy one must be frugal. As upper middle class, our jobs will be scarce, perhaps extinct. Frivolity is passe .Just being Real Tim.
43 Theresa Clift // Jan 4, 2009 at 7:36 pm
Unless the Miami Dolphins change their game play today they are going to lose this game. I am so hopeful that they and Chad Pennington will advance.
44 Katherine Frazier // Jan 5, 2009 at 1:20 am
I like that Mia Hamm uses their products and I know I would get a lot of use out of the anti-friction cream.
45 sarah // Jan 5, 2009 at 3:57 am
love the Mission Mint Lip Balmer SPF 15 because I’m addicted to chap stick
46 Janet F // Jan 5, 2009 at 1:43 pm
I am interested in the . Foot Synergy Gel.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
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47 jolene // Jan 5, 2009 at 2:11 pm
i like the anti friction cream
48 Teri Lynn // Jan 5, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I am very impressed by Steve’s soccer skills. I expected it from Mia but not Steve!
49 Catherine D // Jan 5, 2009 at 3:28 pm
I am so impressed to see that the site features powerful, athletic women as much as men – a message and role model to our young women
50 Kathy Conley // Jan 5, 2009 at 9:22 pm
I love that Mission supports Oceana – great charity!
51 Jean F // Jan 5, 2009 at 9:32 pm
My favorite charity is The Oley Foundation
http://www.oley.org/
52 Steve Scott // Jan 5, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Mia Hamm is a grat soccer player.
53 sarah b // Jan 6, 2009 at 2:56 am
love anybody that supports the Red Cross!
54 john ferris // Jan 6, 2009 at 3:40 am
The red cross needs to be supported.
55 Doreen // Jan 6, 2009 at 3:43 am
I like all the lip balms and like that they protect you from the sun too.
56 Samantha Pruitt // Jan 6, 2009 at 1:20 pm
i like Mia Hamm charity! no only does it raise awareness for bone marrow transplants but helps get young women in sports! very nice !
57 Cindy Flores // Jan 6, 2009 at 2:34 pm
stopglobalwarming.org is a charity we have donated to in the past. I think it is a great charity! Thanks for the contest!!
58 Laura G // Jan 6, 2009 at 4:02 pm
The Undy 5000 – A brief runn to fight colon cancer (http://support.ccalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=undy_landing) is dear to my heart as my father is battling it now.
59 Vanessa C. // Jan 6, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Love the Mission Mint Lip Balmer ~ sounds like a great product!
60 Stephanie // Jan 6, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Eventually, I’d love to run in a 1/2 marathon and that anti-friction cream sounds like it would be perfect for longer training runs. The other products look fantastic as well. I can’t wait to start running again after baby #2 makes her debut in March.
61 Carolyn G // Jan 6, 2009 at 10:04 pm
I like the Ryan Sheckler’s Orange Lip Balmer SPF 15
62 Amandamoo // Jan 6, 2009 at 10:47 pm
What a great drawing!! This company sounds great and I already give to so many of the charities mentioned, I can’t pick a favorite! The athletes (both male and female) that are featured are inspiring! Would love to win the products!!
63 Michelle // Jan 7, 2009 at 12:35 am
My husband currently uses A&D as an anti-friction cream, this sounds like something that would work a whole lot better.
64 Lisa G. // Jan 7, 2009 at 3:31 am
Mission products have so many great charity causes. My favorite is the
Train 4 Autism and H2O Africa charities. Thanks for introducing me to this great company!
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
65 Michelle H. // Jan 7, 2009 at 5:57 am
The Foot Synergy gel sounds great, but I am really interested in the Lip Protector SPF 20. It seems there is always someone in my house suffering from dry, chapped lips.
66 Elizabeth M. // Jan 7, 2009 at 11:10 am
I like the mint lip balmer and I think the anti-friction cream would be great for my hubby.
67 joanna smith // Jan 7, 2009 at 3:11 pm
I enjoyed learning about some of my favorite athletes and what their passions are outside of just sports. Specifically, Jessica Mendoza and her involvement with Women’s Sports Foundation. I too believe in advancing the lives of women through sports and physical activity so reading about this inspires and motivates me to get involved too! My husband and I participate in a variety of sports activities and teach through being role models to our 3 young children our commitment and dedication to being active and keeping physically fit. I am so glad to have found your website today and thank you for the opportunity to enter your wonderful giveaway!
68 Bebe // Jan 7, 2009 at 3:56 pm
love the Lance Armstrong foundation!
69 Veronica Garrett // Jan 7, 2009 at 4:04 pm
The Women’s Sports Foundation is a great organization supporting women athletics.
70 Carolyn // Jan 7, 2009 at 5:31 pm
I like the Train4autism charity. My friend works in that field and it is very often forgotten among other causes!
Carolyns last blog post..Things I hope go away with the New Year. Part I
71 kathy pease // Jan 7, 2009 at 6:05 pm
id love to try the MISSION Mint Lip Balmer SPF 15 my lips are always so chapped
72 Pamela White // Jan 7, 2009 at 7:37 pm
I like the fact that Mission Products support H2O Africa to give clean water systems to those in need.
73 Rosanne // Jan 7, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Ryan Shecklers Orange lip balm sounds good
74 Tammy // Jan 8, 2009 at 12:42 am
Sunscreen that doesn’t sting and is water/sweat resistant…wow I’m in love with this product already!
75 Suanne Giddings // Jan 8, 2009 at 1:33 am
The stopglobalwarming.org is vital to recognizing and overcoming problems in order to reverse the effects of global warming. I know that many of us are truly making efforts to erase our footprints, but we need people and organizations to encouraging political leaders to change environmental policies. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
76 Amy H. // Jan 8, 2009 at 1:56 am
Ryan Sheckler’s foundation shows that local boys truly can give back. My 2 young boys idolize the San Clemente local and the fact that he supports a charity that gives back to Children struggling with cancer makes Ryan a role model athlete.
-Southern California mom
77 Lily Kwan // Jan 8, 2009 at 2:33 am
I love the Ryan Shecklers orange lip balm!
78 Marcy Strahan // Jan 8, 2009 at 2:41 am
The Foot Synergy Gel is the product I would most love to try.
Being pre diabetic~I have so much problems with my feet & it prevents me from working out like I should!
79 Susanne Troop // Jan 8, 2009 at 3:22 am
Lance Armstrong his a very admirable athlete!
80 Helen // Jan 8, 2009 at 4:34 am
Dara Torres inspires me to never stop at any age!
81 Heather C // Jan 8, 2009 at 4:38 am
Gretchen Bleiler is quite the athlete! Just reading her interests makes me tired!
82 Janet // Jan 8, 2009 at 4:45 am
I heart the Ryan Shecklers orange lip balm!
83 Donna K // Jan 8, 2009 at 4:53 am
I would like the antifriction cream.
84 Kristen Hendricks // Jan 8, 2009 at 4:58 am
I like that Steve Nash is one of the athletes that uses MISSION products. The product that interests me the most is Anti-Friction Cream. I think I would really benefit from using that product. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks.
85 Tiffany // Jan 8, 2009 at 11:53 pm
darnit I am too late for this one. These products sound just like what I need right now.
Tiffanys last blog post..New Year’s Resolution
86 MISSION Contest Winner // Jan 12, 2009 at 4:03 am
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