Run Rinse started with a simple problem: skin that trains hard deserves a cleanser that works as hard as the sport. We made one for athletes — and for the parents who support them.
Founder, Annu Kumar
Competitive Cyclist
I spent years riding, running and racing before I realized my skincare routine — or lack of one — was working against me. Sweat, sunscreen and hours in a helmet left my jawline and forehead constantly irritated. The cleansers I tried were either too gentle to matter or so harsh my skin felt stripped before I even got to school.
I started talking to teammates, coaches and parents. The same story came up again and again: kids who train every afternoon but still struggle with breakouts, redness and a routine they won't stick to.
So we built Run Rinse — a sport face wash that clears pores and controls oil without punishing the skin barrier. One product. One step. Made for the bag.
— THE RUN RINSE TEAM
Training meant hours of sweat, sunscreen and road grime. Breakouts along the jaw and forehead became part of every season.
Drugstore cleansers were either too harsh or too weak. Nothing was made for skin that spends double-digit hours a week under a helmet strap.
Working with dermatologists and cosmetic chemists, we built a cleanser that clears pores, controls oil and keeps the barrier calm.