Sunburn, windburn, dry, chapped, chlorine-damaged skin are just a few issues us runners, cyclists and swimmers suffer from. We put our bodies through the ringer with vigorous training schedules in all sorts of climates and environments that wreak havoc on our skin and we sometimes forget how hard all of that is on our biggest organ! Working in the medical/cosmetic industry and being sometimes a little *cough*vain*cough*, I learned early on how important it is to take care of my skin. I know it may not seem as important as focusing on your muscle aches and pains, icing the ouchies and foam rolling the tight spots, but your *insert older age here*-year-old-self will thank you for taking care of your skin now!
So, what’s a runner to do? I follow my usual skin regimen of cleansing morning, night and post-run or swim, I use a toner to balance my skins pH, I always, and I mean ALWAYS, use sunscreen, even on those dreary Vancouver days, and most importantly I MOISTURIZE!!! So, having said all of that, I’d like to share with you guys my favorite go-to moisturizer that I’ve been using for the past 3 years: Linacare’s Transforming Face Cream!
Linacare is a Vancouver-based company that has focused on making a few genius face and body products that are hypoallergenic, unscented, non-greasy (perfect for sweaty runners skin) and non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog your pores. Linacare is perfect for all skin types including, sensitive or reactive skin. I love slathering on the body cream if my skin is feeling particularly dry from the chlorine in the pool or when I fall victim to overexposure of the sun, for the best absorption apply your body moisturizer just after towelling off from the shower or bath. For my face, I swear by the Transforming Face Cream, it’s helped me keep smooth, glowing, soft skin, even when I’m in the pool a few times a week and out running in the elements almost every day. WIN!
If you want to give Linacare a try, you can shop on their website, which I’ll link (here). Or if you want to try it for FREE, thanks to the good people over at Linacare, I have an awesome gift set (50ml Transforming Face Cream & 115ml Rehydrating Body Cream, retail value $98.00) to give away to one of my lucky readers! All you have to do is leave me a comment below, or comment on the link to this blog that will be pinned to the top of my facebook page, let me know what your biggest skin woes are, fill me in on your favorite product line, or just simply say hey, I want to win some cream! 🙂 I’ll choose a winner at random after the giveaway closes January 21st. Guys don’t be shy, this one isn’t only for the ladies, you know us girls are suckers for guys with soft, touchable skin too 😉
**Giveaway closes January 21st at midnight**
xoxo, MLL
Hey! I’m constantly searching for a really good moisturizer!! I would love to try this product!! Thx!!
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Thanks Steph! Winner will be announced Jan 22nd! 🙂
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I WANNA WIN some cream 🙂
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Thanks Jen! Good luck! 🙂
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Been trying to find a decent moisturizer and skin care products since I started doing triathlons/ironman races five years ago. I’d love to try this out.
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Thanks Mari!
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Hi Mari! You’ve been chosen to as the winner to the Linacare gift set!!! 🙂 Can you please email me your address, so I can get the package out to you! CONGRATS! 🙂 email me at: milelonglegs@milelonglegs.com
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Yahoo! Thanks for the email, Kim! I’ve responded to it with my address.
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Acne since I start running 2 years ago. I didn’t find the solution, or the good product yet. Just hope it’s gonna stop one day. Yes, I’m a dude but I want soft skin. 😉
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Thanks for submitting for the giveaways! I can appreciate a guy who wants to take care of his skin! 🙂
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Hate having dry skin in the winter time!
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Thanks for submitting Chantel! 🙂
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aw I’d love to try!
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Thanks for checking out my blog and entering the contest Natalia!
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Hey I wan to win the cream.. Legs have been so dry lately 😦
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Thanks for entering the giveaway Vivian! 🙂
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Hello 🙂 I would love to try this product!
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Thanks for submitting for the giveaway!
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Just started reading your blog and love it! I think it is great that you support local businesses too. Would love to try the Linacare cream 🙂
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Awe, thank you for checking out my lil blog! 🙂 And yes, I believe it’s important to always support locally when you can!
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I don’t use any kind of skin care, and I swim in chlorine pool for tri training and run crazy miles on the trails my skin could use some TLC:)
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Thanks for entering the giveaway Danni! 🙂
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Hi! My name is Hannah and I am 17. I loooooove to run cross country and I am outside all seasons and I swim as well. I have extremellllyyy sensitive and dry skin and Eczema. Running in the winter plus the pool chlorine makes it ten times worse but it is still worth it to me. I noticed your skin seems really soft and clear in your photos and would love to try whatever it is that is working for you! Thanks!
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Hi Hannah, thanks for the lovely compliment! Thanks for submitting for the giveaway!
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Biggest worry? Seems like I’m always battling dry skin, no matter the season!
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Thanks for entering the giveaway Lauren! I, too am a dry skin girl. This stuff works great!
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Dry chapped skin from running in the cold New England air— in my lovely Newtons I might add!
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You have it much colder than I do! Which Newts are you rocking?
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I’m currently rocking the Newton Terra Momentus Purple Beauties. Loving them. Brutally cold today- nothing a Lululemon Bundlin’ Up jacket couldn’t cure. Love your blog! Happy to have come across it~ 🙂
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I’m always up for something new. Just recently I switched from Origins to Kyuko and so far so good. Send them my way!
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Thanks for checking out my little blog & submitting for the giveaway! 🙂
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Hey, I want to win some cream!
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Thanks for entering the giveaway Lisa!
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I am product obsessed. Right now I am using Korres, but we sell GM Collins at my salon.
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I am a huge Korres fan too, I love the guava shower gel! Thanks for entering the giveaway!
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Sure anytime! I love your blog and I am newton obsessed! (Not sucking up, just stating the truth) 😉
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I’d love to try this! (I just came across your blog via facebook; you are beautiful!) I have extremely dry skin and the winter just makes it worse. Running causes me to itch and become blotchy. I’m curious to see what this product would be able to accomplish with my non-compliant skin!
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Mave! Thank you so much, you’re too kind! And thanks for entering my little giveaway! 🙂
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I have always wanted to try this product, I would just love to win!! 🙂
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Hi Bianca, thanks for submitting for the giveaway! 🙂
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This line looks fantastic!!! Always on the lookout to help my skin stay nice, despite running, horseback riding and living in CA!
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Thanks for submitting for the giveaway Cathleen! With all the sun you get in CA, this product would definitely help with re-hydration.
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Thanks for encouraging us guys to come out of our shell and admit that we need good skin card too! The cold winter air really dries me out on my runs & bike rides! This Linacare product looks great! -Paul (another Newton runner)
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Hey Paul, guys have to take care of their skin too! Which Newts are you running in?
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Mostly my Terra Momentums, but I recently got some Gravitys that I’m liking as well. Planning on doing more running this year!
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Their products sound great! I’d love to win the prize.
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Thanks for entering the giveaway Cathy!
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that was my dog enzo a nnd he akjst68tsaid we want to win some stuff!
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hahah, Oh Karly and Enzo! 🙂 Thanks for submitting for the giveaway!
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I know next to nothing about caring for my skin, sign me up, please!
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Hey Liz, thanks for entering the giveaway!
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I live in Chicago where the polar vortex has killed my skin. It needs all the love it can get!
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This stuff sounds great! My skin is really feeling the cold this year. Thanks so much for the opportunity to enter your giveaway!
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