Mission Skincare gets MLB endorsement for muscle rub analgesic

NEW YORK Mission Skincare on Monday announced a new licensing agreement with Major Leagure Baseball Properties around its external analgesic Mission maximum-strength muscle rub.

“The muscle rub market has lacked innovation for some time now, and we decided it was time to ‘change the game’ — again,” stated Mission president Josh Shaw. “Everything from the Arnica extract to the vanishing-scent menthol, and the roll-on ‘no-mess’ applicator to the travel-friendly-sized tube was deliberately designed for athletes and people who lead active lifestyles.”

“I’m excited to see this come together, especially since I’m an integral part of both organizations,” stated David Wright, New York Mets third baseman and one of the professional athlete co-founders of Mission. “Just like stretching after competition or even a workout, caring for muscles is essential to staying in shape and getting in the game to perform the next day.”

Added Howard Smith, SVP licensing at MLB, “Giving our players a recovery product is important. Our relationship with Mission will give our players additional tools to help protect them as they play, and support them as they recover to prepare for the next game.”

Mission’s new rub is available at Dick’s Sporting Goods, GNC and CVS/pharmacy.

In addition to Wright, Mission was founded in 2008 by professional athletes, including tennis great Serena Williams, Phoenix Suns’ Steve Nash, soccer phenom Mia Hamm, Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard and golfer Sergio Garcia.