By Dr Joan van Wyngaard, Founder of Vitant
Glow Harder Than You Train: Skincare for Active Skin.
You’ve clocked the kilometres, nailed your fuelling strategy, and kept your recovery game tight. But here’s a truth many runners and active people overlook: your skin is under pressure too. The very habits that build endurance and strength can accelerate ageing on your face. UV, sweat, wind, and friction don’t just affect your muscles—they attack your collagen, microbiome, and skin barrier. Over time, this results in dullness, fine lines, dehydration, and breakouts. If you’re training for personal bests, it’s time your skincare kept up. That’s where Vitant comes in. Functional skincare made for real life, designed by a pharmacist and endurance runner who knows what active skin needs.
Why Active Skin Needs a Smarter Routine Running outside exposes you to more than just fresh air:
– Sun: UV rays break down collagen and trigger pigmentation, even in winter.
– Sweat: Disrupts your microbiome and can clog pores.
– Wind + Pollution: Dry out and inflame your skin barrier.
Add age and hormones into the mix, and the result is often skin that looks more tired than it feels.
Vitant was built with this in mind: multifunctional products that deliver real results with minimal effort. No layering 7 different products. No complicated routines.
Introducing the Vitant Ranges
– Vitant Complete: A 5-step anti-ageing skincare set for women who want radiant, resilient skin with minimal fuss.
– Vitant men: A simplified 3-step regimen for men who want effective skincare that just works.
– Vitant Clear: A targeted solution for teens and blemish-prone skin, designed to clarify without stripping.
The Science Behind the Simplicity
Every Vitant product is packed with clinically backed actives that deliver visible results:
– RetinART™: A marine bio-retinoid that reduces wrinkles, improves firmness, and boosts collagen without the redness or irritation of retinol.
– LactoSporin®: A postbiotic that balances your skin microbiome, fights acne bacteria, and protects from UV-induced damage.
– Plectranthus aliciae: A South African botanical that kills acne bacteria, clears breakouts, and reduces pigmentation.
– Bulbonella (Bulbine frutescens): Soothes irritation, strengthens the skin barrier, and improves hydration.
– Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide): Brightens, calms, and supports long-term skin health.
These ingredients are dosed for performance—not for marketing.
Created By a Runner, For Active People
Vitant was born not in a boardroom, but on early morning runs and in the chaos of real life. As a pharmacist and athlete, I built this range because I needed it myself. From the gym bag to the finish line, Vitant delivers protection, performance, and results. Because active skin deserves a routine as smart as your training plan. Smart skincare is your skins recovery plan. Ready to glow harder than you train?
Head over to our Modern Athlete socials and follow the steps to enter the giveaway!
Explore the range at www.vitant.co.za
