Skincare and Sergio Garcia…Now That’s an interesting combination!
If you were like me as a kid-always outdoors and playing sports as a young kid and teenager during the long dog days of summer-you no doubt experienced your fair share of over exposure to the sun or the pain of sun burned skin. The resulting discomfort of blisters and peeling skin is not easily forgotten; in fact, I often recall the tube of cool and calming aloe gel was never far from my reach. Yes, as a “young fella” who enjoyed his childhood “down under”, I would often, with complete abandonment, venture outdoors to offer up my youthful skin to the sun gods whether playing golf, cricket or just enjoying the summer. Admittedly, this cycle of over exposure to the sun was an annual occurrence that I would often shrug off as “par for the course” of playing out under clear blue skies. Those same skies, I might add, we now know are responsible for some of the highest skin cancer rates in the world helped by the huge hole in the protective ozone layer that resides in the southern hemisphere! Despite the national sunscreen advertising campaign in the late 80’s that coined the phrase “Slip Slap Slop”, which I did adhere to on occasion, I now fear that as I approach the big 4-0, my skin is showing a contradictory result to the ”I’m fine” attitude of my youth. As I look back at the mug shot that greets me every morning in the bathroom mirror, I can’t help but notice the effects of sun exposure that include an ever increasing collection of wrinkles, crow’s feet, blemishes and sun spots. Can I rewind the clock? No. Can I take steps to reduce or even prevent future damage while out on the course? Absolutely! One of the more golfer (or athlete) friendly skin care products available on the market is the Mission Skincare products. What makes Mission different to the other 120,000 skin care products on the market? Sergio Garcia, for starters, along with other world-class athletes including Serena Williams, Mia Hamm, and Steve Nash have developed and tested their products and standby their quality and effectiveness. It also doesn’t hurt that Mission Skincare was the official sunscreen provider of the 2009 PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship. They understand the skincare needs of athletes and golf is no exception.
Teaming up with scientists and skincare industry veterans, Mission Skincare went to work to create athlete-engineered skincare that has been proven to meet the specific needs of athletes across all sports. The range of products includes a concoction of nutrients and antioxidants that are included to maximize on-the-field performance. The line offers golfers (and non-golfers alike) everything from the essential Anti-Sting Sunscreen SPF 30+ Facestick that won’t irritate your eyes or clog pores, and Ultra-Soothing After-Sun Revive Gel to help combat the effects of wind and heat damage to your skin, to the vitamin and oxidant infused Refreshing Foot Therapy cream! Yes, Mission Skincare offers a great range of products that doesn’t stop at the conventional. Sergio had the foresight to add a product called Ultra-GripTM Gel, a quick-drying, non-sticky formula made with natural ingredients that can be applied to your hands or gloves and instantly increases the “feel” of your clubs. In addition, golfers can buy Sergio Garcia’s Sunscreen Kit, which comes with a signature TaylorMade MISSION Accessories Pouch. Lined with soft padding to protect your valuables, the pouch is made to clip onto your golf bag so you can stay protected with the Fast-Drying Sunscreen SPF 30+ Spray, Anti-Sting Sunscreen SPF 30+ Facestick, and the Ultra-Hydrating Lip Protector SPF 20 Gel. Yep, if only I had this mini-survival pouch last year when I hit the links in Las Vegas and played in 104 degree heat? Now am I able to tell the difference between a vitamin-infused moisturizer that contains Vitamins A, B, C, D3, E and K and Antioxidants such as Goji, Acai, Pomegranate and Cranberry? Probably not. But, my assessment of the MissionCare range of products is that they are the best that I have tried, bar none. My face stays hydrated through the day; my lips are no longer the poster child for why you should always have lip balm on hand, and the on-the-course sun protection products are easily applied, non-greasy, and do provide great protection. As a golfer and a guy who is entering a more mature stage in life, I need all the help I can get to protect the skin I have! What’s the saying? “You will never be as young as you are today.” For more information about the Missioncare range of products please visit www.missionskincare.com.
“In golf, the sun is just part of the game, and nothing protects my skin better than Ultra-Sweatproof SPF 30+ Lotion.”
~ Sergio Garcia
