Georges St-Pierre Joins the 'MISSION'

NEW YORK, March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- MISSION Skincare®, the first and only line of Athlete-Engineered® Skincare products, is pleased to announce that Mixed Martial Arts Welterweight Champion and 2-Time Canadian Athlete of the Year, Georges St-Pierre, will be joining the ranks of some of the world's most celebrated athletes as a co-founder of the brand.  MISSION Skincare products are designed and tested by elite athletes to help people of all ages live an active lifestyle with healthier, stronger skin.

"To excel in mixed martial arts, you have to keep every part of your body in the best possible condition, especially your skin," said Georges St-Pierre. "MISSION's products directly help me prepare, perform and recover from training and competition."

MISSION Skincare was co-founded by over a dozen of the world's greatest athletes, including Serena Williams, Mia Hamm, David Wright and Steve Nash, who are acutely aware of the importance of effectively protecting and hydrating skin.  These athletes teamed up with leading scientists and doctors to develop a revolutionary line of innovative formulas that deliver on the needs of today's active lifestyle.  High-performance sunscreens that boast anti-sting technology, vitamin and antioxidant enriched moisturizers, fast-drying ingredients and paraben/preservative free formulations make MISSION's skincare products best-in-class. Whether you're a professional athlete, weekend warrior or active sports fan, properly preparing, protecting and hydrating is critical for long-term skin health and safety.  

"We're very excited to have Georges on a MISSION with us," said Steve Nash, MISSION Co-Founder and 2-Time League MVP.  "His intense year-round training regimen and commitment to excellence make him the perfect new partner as we strive to deliver the world's best performance skincare products."

MISSION Skincare® is available at select sports specialty and health & beauty retailers including Dick's Sporting Goods, Sport Chalet, GNC and Finish Line, as well as at www.MISSIONskincare.com.

About MISSION Skincare®

The first and only line of Athlete-Engineered® Skincare products, MISSION Skincare was founded in 2008 by a premier group of world-class athletes including Serena Williams, Steve Nash, David Wright, Mia Hamm, Amanda Beard, Sergio Garcia, and more.  With guidance from leading dermatologists and skincare professionals, MISSION features sophisticated formulations designed to protect, strengthen, and hydrate skin, helping anyone with an active lifestyle to prepare, perform and recover from any type of exercise. From Lip Care, Sun Care, Personal Care and Performance Products, MISSION has you covered from head-to-toe. For more information about MISSION Skincare products, athletes, retailers and charitable efforts, visit www.MISSIONskincare.com.

About Georges St-Pierre

Georges "Rush" St-Pierre (http://www.gspfightclub.com) is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist and MMA world champion who holds black belts in both Kyokushin karate and brazilian jiu jitsu. He is managed by Shari L. Spencer of The Spencer Firm and is the only mixed martial artist represented by super-talent agency CAA.

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