Durham Reporter

CARY, N.C. (June 6, 2024) – The North Carolina Courage announced a partnership with Burt’s Bees, the natural skin care brand headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. This collaboration aims to promote sun protection and skin health.

Burt’s Bees SPF 30 lip balm will help players stay protected from the sun during games, training sessions, and other outdoor activities. Additionally, players will have access to Burt’s Bees Micellar Wipes for post-training refreshment, addressing the summer humidity in North Carolina.

“We are really excited to partner with Burt’s Bees and bring another major brand from our backyard onto the team. They have outstanding products vital to skin health that will improve the quality of life for our players, coaches, and staff. We are also aligned on core values and hold positive community impact in the highest regard. We can’t wait to see how this relationship grows and for continued opportunities to impact our region,” said Courage President Francie Gottsegen.

Founded in 1984, Burt’s Bees has been an innovator in natural origin skin care for decades, utilizing responsibly sourced ingredients and adopting mindful packaging practices. The Courage has used sport to champion sustainable community development in the Triangle since joining the NWSL in 2017.

About Burt’s Bees: Burt’s Bees® is a dermatologist-recommended natural skin care brand known for its original Beeswax Lip Balm. The company focuses on using ingredients from nature and responsible sourcing practices. For more information about Burt’s Bees and its range of natural skincare products, visit www.burtsbees.com.

About the North Carolina Courage: The North Carolina Courage are in their eighth season of competition since beginning play in the National Women’s Soccer League (USSF Division I) in 2017. The team was formed after Steve Malik purchased the Western New York Flash and relocated it to Cary, North Carolina. The Courage have won seven league trophies including three NWSL Shields (2017, 2018, 2019), two NWSL Championships (2018, 2019), and two UKG NWSL Challenge Cups (2022, 2023). Follow them at www.nccourage.com or on social media @TheNCCourage.