Sportique Skin Care

Quiz question - what is the largest human organ?  That question stumped me one time but the title of this post should have been a huge hint if you did not have the answer locked and loaded.  The skin is the largest human organ and of all the organs I possess I would say that I treat my skin the worst.  I basically do very little when it comes to taking care of my skin. 

I apply sunblock when needed and always carry lip balm, but those are really the only "special measures" I employ.  I guess my use of powder could be considered skin care as well.  Occasionally someone will offer me hand lotion and to be polite I might put some on, but for like an hour afterward I hate the fact that I can't turn door knobs or open anything and everything I touch gets all slippery. 

Thanks to a recent product pack delivery I might have to make it a New Year's resolution to treat my skin well and give lotion a serious chance.  The folks at Sportique asked if I would be interested in reviewing some of their products and recently I received this bounty - upon opening the box a sudden sense of neutrality came over me.

Most of the products are general use but there is a bike specific product - what they call Century Riding Cream.  I have never had a problem with chaffing while riding except for one time when I made the unfortunate decision to go on a long ride wearing underwear under a pair of tights.  I ended up peeling many, many layers of skin and man was it a painful few days.  Anyway . . .

There is quite a bit of stuff to try and I want to thank Sportique for their generosity.  I'll be putting the products to use and will do some follow up posts.  If you have skin care products you swear by or have skin care hacks, do let us know or feel free to comment.

Sportique also passed along a coupon code that readers are welcome to use on their site.  You can enter the following code upon check out: DX1542PC.  The full line up can be found on their web site and I think the code gets you 30% off which is a heck of a deal. 

 -FTC disclosure -

Comments

[Bath soap]

There is no compulsion that each of these products would work equally. I prefer to use products from different companies rather than going for one particular brand.

[Danno]

This site is starting to deviate from what I love - ideas from bike riders on how to make your own bike stuff - towards advertisement and promotion of commercial products.

[Leo Horishny]

Thanks for the tip. As for commercial vs. homegrown ideas, I recognize that there are, and have been, sponsors on the website as long as I've viewed these pages, so having reviews of Monkey Lights or other products is part of what pays for us having our say.

When we have productive things to say.

I have no problem with the current levels of product placement from commercial interests.

[Danno]

I agree with Leo in as much as the commercial placements do not begin to predominate the site which thankfully has not been the case, at least not yet. Thank you Matt for the wonderful site and all the best for 2012!

[CameronMcAfee]

I tried using this product after reading several skin care reviews about it. It's really good and it keeps my skin look healthier and younger.

[meladerm]

an hour afterward I hate the fact that I can't turn door knobs or open anything and everything I touch gets all slippery.

[cosmetic]

The postskin careis very needed all person for fresh skin. Skin care is very nice and it's very helpful.

[Welcare Med Spa]

In the fast growing chamois cream and embrocation market, Sportique stands head and shoulders above the crowd. Their distinction is that they offer a complete line of skin care products formulated by skin care experts. Since your skin is the largest organ in your body, and cyclists abuse it year round, we should rely on those with requisite experience.

[how to get rid of pimples]

The skin is the largest human organ and of all the organs I possess I would say that I treat my skin the worst. I basically do very little when it comes to taking care of my skin.