Save Your Skin

Running can be rough on your outer layer, from blisters to sunburn. Here's our skin-saving plan


by Denise Schipani & Ruth Emmett
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The Skin Toolkit

Pack these skin-savers in your kitbag:

Double layered socks
Hilly Twin Skins Blister-Prevention Socks (£11)

Sweatproof sunscreen
Ultrasun Water-Resistant Gel Formula (£15 for 125ml)

Portable wipes
Wemmi Expandable Wipes (£1.95 for 4)

Anti-chafing stick
BodyGlide Anti-Chafe (£7.99 for 12.8g)

Blister aid
Savlon Blister Plasters with Tea Tree Oil (£3.67 for 5)



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