The best cleansers for atopic skin — recommendations from hammer thrower Suvi Koskinen

— “The atmosphere at major competitions is great, and succeeding under pressure is especially memorable. I believe persistence and long-term effort lead to results. Whatever I do, I give it my all — but always with a twinkle in my eye,” says Suvi.

Living far from the hustle and bustle of the city, this hammer thrower loves the peace of the countryside and the relaxed pace of a small town.

— “I want to set an example that even from a small town, you can rise to the top of the world,” says Koskinen, who represents a local club, Kauhajoen Karhu.

Responsible choices benefit both your skin and the environment.

RimitaOats cleansing products are the favorite of this top athlete who values Finnish-made, natural products — and for a good reason:

— “Rimita’s products contain no ‘extras,’ and they are vegan.”

For Suvi Koskinen, choosing Rimita products is also a matter of principle:

— “Rimita’s values (quality, purity, responsibility, naturalness, and well-being) align perfectly with my own. Each of us can do our part for the planet with our choices.”

Oil-based cleansing products help care for atopic skin

Suvi, who has atopic and surface-dry skin, uses RimitaOats shower oil, which, with its delightful neroli scent, adds a touch of luxury to her everyday routine.

— “Many shower gels are too harsh and dry out the skin. Rimita’s shower oil, however, is perfect for my dry skin,” Suvi explains.

RimitaOats cleansing oil as a favorite product

This high-level hammer thrower also uses oil-based cleansers for her face. She appreciates the gentle and nourishing nature of RimitaOats cleansing oil, which she uses both morning and night: this cleanser certainly doesn’t dry out the skin. In fact, the facial cleansing oil is Suvi’s favorite among all Rimita products:

— “The cleansing oil works extremely well for daily cleansing. It’s conveniently sized and lightly foams.”

After washing her face, Suvi often spritzes RimitaOats Facial Mist for added hydration.

The RimitaOats liquid soap, which was voted the best in Europe, is also one of her favorites. Along with its refreshing scent and hand-friendly, non-drying formula, the handy pump bottles earn Suvi’s praise:

— “The soap is super easy to dispense.”

A tribute to oats, sea buckthorn, and other valuable ingredients from Finnish nature

The key nourishing ingredients in RimitaOats products are Finnish oats and sea buckthorn grown wild along the Ostrobothnian coast, both of which have been familiar and important to Suvi since childhood.

— “Sea buckthorn is a domestic superfood and a real vitamin bomb!”

Growing up as a farmer’s daughter surrounded by fields, Suvi swears by local food and Finnish-made products.

— “I have many fond memories of oats, like when I rode with my dad in his tractor taking the oats to the dryer.”

Oats and sea buckthorn are valuable ingredients for sensitive and atopic skin care as well. Suvi, whose atopic and surface-dry skin is easily irritated, has personally experienced the skin-soothing properties of these Finnish natural super-ingredients. Hammer throw competitions add further challenges to her skin care routine, with frequent post-training washing drying out her skin even more. The dry indoor air at training facilities and varying conditions — from windy outdoor practices to different climates on international trips — all test the limits of the athlete’s atopic skin.

— “Rimita products have made my skincare routine more enjoyable and have helped ease the surface dryness of my skin,” Suvi praises.