Elemis products assist you through the London Marathon 2009

(30/03/2009)

Whether you’re a watching or running in this year’s London Marathon, Elemis has some great must-have products to ensure your skin and body are well cared for in the run up, throughout the day and the cool-down of one of the most prestigious events in the UK’s sporting and charity calendar.

Pre Marathon warm-up

Sharp Shower (£17/€28)
This ‘wake-up’ formula will have you invigorated and well equipped for the race ahead with its revitalising extracts of Peppermint, Wild Marjoram and Thyme, plus soothing Chamomile and Nettle in a unique Milk Protein base. An energising gel that literally leaves skin tingling with vitality.

Musclease Active Body Concentrate (£29/€49)
Excellent as part of your fitness programme before the big day to help ease muscle spasm and stressed joints. Rub gently over problem areas and you’ll have no problem running those miles! An algae aroma-therapeutic body oil it contains a potent blend of stimulating Maritime Pine, Sea Buckthorn, Sea Fennel and Rosemary in a skin-nourishing base.

Liquid Layer Sunblock SPF 30 (£22/€33)
Make sure you are well protected with this lightweight barrier that offers reliable sun and environmental protection against premature skin ageing. The water resistant formulation contains anti-oxidants to help defend against daily pollutants combined with Polymeric Spheres that reflect and refract UVA and UVB rays.

Post Marathon Cool Down

Aching Muscle Super Soak (£32/€52)
An essential for sports men and women everywhere, this deep heat aroma-therapeutic remedy is a powerful antidote to aching muscles. Energising and warming extracts of Birch, Juniper, Clove, Alpine Lavender, Wild Thyme and Blue Chamomile combined with mineral-rich Sea Salt, ease muscles and recharge the body.

Instant Refreshing Gel (£26/€44)
For aching muscles this multi-functional instant revitaliser is perfect for tired legs and muscles tension. This product combines soothing extracts of Amica, Birch and Witch Hazel, with cooling Camphor and Menthol for immediate relief.

For post Marathon muscle tension

Noella Gabriel, Director of Treatment Development for Elemis, has designed the ultimate Deep Tissue Muscle Massage ideal for treating active muscles, helping to soothe aching joints and give the whole body a vigorous workout.

This treatment encompasses a range of deep, rhythmic movements, applied using every part of the fingers, thumbs, knuckles, heal and palm of the hand, elbow and forearm to the full arm stretch. Applied with just a single stroke, these healing movements create the feeling of multiple hands massaging the body whilst using deep pressure resulting in a supple re-aligned body.

The Elemis Deep Tissue Muscle Massage lasts for 1hr and costs from £45 and is available at selected salons/spas nationwide.

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