As Toronto runners lace up for Marathon weekend on May 4th, skincare and bodycare routines should be in training too. After all, your skin works just as hard as your muscles.
Whether you’re clocking kilometres, crossing the finish line, or just living that always-on-the-move lifestyle, these skincare and recovery essentials are built to go the distance.
From sweat-proof SPF to post-run recovery must-haves, here are the products designed to fuel your skin before, during, and after every stride. Perfect for your race day kit, gym bag, or home recovery station.
FACE FIRST: SWEAT-PROOF SKINCARE
- Byoma Balancing Face Mist: Instantly refreshes hot, flushed skin before or after your run. This lightweight mist calms and hydrates without disrupting your skin’s natural barrier.
- Byoma Brightening Eye Cream: Late nights and early training mornings? This restorative cream combines humectants, emollients, and occlusives to repair, recharge, and rejuvenate dry and tired under eyes.
- PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash: A post-run must-have for breakout-prone skin. This dermatologist-recommended formula with 4% benzoyl peroxide deeply cleanses pores to help clear and prevent acne.
- PanOxyl Acne Banishing Spray: Beat breakouts from sweat and sunscreen buildup. This powerful benzoyl peroxide formula is a must-have for active skin – especially for back, chest, neck and shoulders where runners often see flare-ups.
SPF THAT GOES THE DISTANCE
- Blue Lizard Sport SPF 50 Spray: A high-performance mineral sunscreen in a no-fuss spray format. Water and sweat resistant with broad-spectrum protection, it’s built for endurance.
- Blue Lizard Mineral SPF 15 Lip Balm: Don’t forget your lips. This mineral-based balm offers SPF 15 protection to guard against sun and wind while keeping lips smooth and hydrated.
FINISH LINE FOOT CARE
- Flexitol Heel Magic: A concentrated heel treatment in a mess-free stick format. Perfect for smoothing calluses and repairing cracked skin after long runs.
- Flexitol Antifungal Liquid: Keep athlete’s foot at bay, especially when you’re dealing with wet shoes, shared showers, or marathon-level mileage.
POST-RUN RECHARGE
- Orange Naturals Pain Relief Cream: Bounce back faster with this all-natural pain relief cream for bruises, strains and muscle pain.
- Conair Percussion Gun: Relieve sore muscles, reduce stiffness, and promote circulation with this recovery essential. Includes three interchangeable heads to target large muscle groups, deep tissue areas, and everything in between.
- Keri Shea Butter Lotion: Replenish dry skin after sun, sweat, and showers with this deeply hydrating yet non-greasy body lotion.
