What Hockey Taught Me About Life | RinkRat® Founder Story
By Zach Pulliam, Founder of RinkRat® Body Wash Looking back, I never realized how much hockey taught me until I became an adult. If you’re reading this, chances are hockey has played a role in your life too. Maybe you’re the player waking up before school for early morning practice, staying after to work on […]
Best Body Wash for Hockey Players: The Complete Guide to Healthy Skin After Every Skate
By RinkRat® Body Wash Finding the best body wash for hockey players means looking beyond just smelling fresh after a skate. Whether you’re stepping off the ice after a youth practice, a weekend tournament, juniors, college hockey, or beer league, you’ve worked up a sweat and spent hours inside protective equipment—and you’re bringing home that […]
The Personal Care Industry Wasn’t Built for you Hockey Beauty’s — So RinkRat is Changing That to be #1 for all Hockey Players!
The personal care industry is massive. Walk into any store and you’ll see endless shelves of body wash, shampoo, deodorant, and skincare products claiming to be “for everyone.” But here’s the real question: Who are they actually built for? Because if you’ve ever played hockey — or you’re a hockey parent, coach, or equipment manager […]
Hockey Acne? Here’s How RinkRat Body Wash Fights Breakouts On & Off the Ice – #1 Best Hockey Acne Product!
Hockey is tough on your skin. Between long hours in sweaty gear, constant helmet friction, and cold rink air, it’s no surprise many players deal with stubborn breakouts — often called “hockey acne.”
Hockey Player Skin Care FAQ: How to Protect Your Skin After the Rink. #1 hockey body wash is here!
Hockey is tough on your body — and that includes your skin. Between the cold, dry air, hours in sweaty gear, and the quick-change locker room showers, your skin takes a beating every time you hit the ice. We’ve rounded up the most common skin care questions hockey players have and answered them with pro […]
The Origins of “Rink Rat”: A Badge of Passion in Hockey Culture
In every hockey community — from frozen backyard ponds to professional arenas — there’s always that one player who never seems to leave the ice. The first one to lace up, the last one to go home. The kind who tapes their stick in the stands, eats snacks in the bleachers, and lives for the […]
Hockey Rash & Skin Issues: What Hockey Players Need to Know
Whether you’re a youth player grinding through tournaments or an adult league warrior hitting the rink weekly, hockey rash and other skin irritation can become part of the game. Sweat, friction, tight equipment, and delayed post-skate showers can all contribute to uncomfortable skin problems. This guide breaks down the most common skin issues hockey players […]
Smell Good or Be Good? Why Your Body Wash Might Be Doing More Harm Than Good
Here’s the truth: Most mainstream brands pushing sweet, strong-smelling washes rely on vague, synthetic ingredients like “fragrance” or “parfum” — terms that legally allow companies to hide dozens, even hundreds of unlisted chemicals. And worse? Many of these ingredients do nothing for your skin. In fact, some can actively harm it. 🧪 What’s Really Hiding […]
The Dirty Truth About Big Box Body Washes (And Why RinkRat Plays in a Different League)
Walk into any major retailer and you’ll find body washes stacked high — flashy packaging, aggressive branding, bold promises. But what’s inside those bottles? If you’re an athlete — especially a hockey player — your skin goes through a lot. Intense sweat, gear friction, heat, cold, cuts, and bacteria exposure. Yet most big box body […]
Hockey Showers: Why Players Should Shower After Every Game
Why Showering After Hockey Matters The hidden risks of locker room and gear bacteria — and how to protect your skin after every skate! Hockey showers are an important part of a player’s post-game routine. If you’ve ever been tempted to throw your gear in the bag, skip the shower, and hit the drive-thru — […]
