Hello Skin Glow!
Yes, the skin does glow differently after a workout. It improves your complexion by increasing blood flow and making your skin shine. A good sweating workout not only ensures that your skin is healthy and radiant, but it also makes you reach your body fitness goal. While we all understand the importance of working out on a daily basis, we often overlook the effects it has on our skin.
When we exercise, our bodies naturally warm up and begin to sweat. Sweating on your body and face for an extended period of time can clog your pores and attract germs, resulting in dead skin cells. And if you don’t look after your skin, this sweat and dead skin might cause you to break out. This is why having a post-workout skin-care routine in place is so crucial.
Here’s your post workout skincare guide—make no excuses for your body fitness regime.
Skincare Tip 1: Keep Your Hands Off
Healthy post-workout skin begins even before you get out of your gym. Sweating can help your skin detoxify, but touching the same machines and equipment other people have used might transfer germs to your skin. So, try your best not to touch your face and don’t forget to pull your hair strands back. Otherwise, any hair products you used that day might clog pores and cause breakouts by dripping down into your face or neck. Also remember to use only clean towel and avoid sharing it, since this can cause dirt and bacteria to migrate to your skin.
Skincare Tip 2: Get Out of Your Clothes
Taking care of your body fitness requires more than just applying or cleaning products. Even your clothing may make a difference. If you’re breaking out after working out, it’s possible that your clothes are to blame. Tight, moisture-wicking fabrics aren’t usually breathable, and they can trap oil and dead skin near to your skin for hours, setting the stage for a body breakout. Make sure you get rid of those tight garments as soon as possible after your workout. Have a change of clothes on hand, even if you aren’t planning on jumping into the shower right away. It’s not only more comfortable, but it’s also healthier for your skin to wear an outfit that isn’t drenched in sweat.
Skincare Tip 3: Wash Off All the Dirt ASAP
Even if you have rinsed off all your makeup before hitting the treadmill (ideally), that doesn’t mean you’re done with your skincare routine. Go to your bathroom and wash away the dirt and sweat from your face and body. No, but honestly, once you’ve finished working out, wash yourself ASAP. To avoid breakouts, this is the best option for completely cleansing and detaching your pores from dirt, sweat, and oil. Take a shower and use a cleanser or body butter to get rid of all the harmful bacteria’s that can affect your skin health. Using body butters will help you correct your skin tone for a more even complexion, and refines the appearance of your skin. Not only it will remove all the pollutants but it will also let your skin breathe.
Skincare Tip 4: Don’t Skip Moisturizer
After witnessing how glossy your skin is after a sweat-sesh, it may seem sensible to cut a step off of your post-workout regimen by skipping moisturizer. However, this is not the case. As you’ve probably heard, washing should always be followed by moisturizing, and there is no exception after exercising. When it comes to skin care, moisturizing needs to be your greatest friend. If you are concerned about which one to use, then I recommend Lovede Body Butter, decent products with amazing results. Their anti-inflammatory properties can help to relieve the red and irritated skin that comes after a hard exercise. They also act to replenish the skin’s moisture by hydrating it while improving its natural barrier.
Skincare Tip 5: Apply Loads of SPF
Working out to achieve your body fitness goal this year? You Go Girl! But don’t forget your SPF. Most of the people who already uses sunscreen apply them only once throughout the day and never care to reapply. But is it necessary to reapply? Well, the answer is a big YES. Any SPF should be reapplied every two hours and more frequently if you’re swimming or sweating. So, before going outside always apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. More the spectrum, more the protection from harmful sun rays.
Quick Quiz: You apply sunscreen before or after your workout? Let me know in the comment section below.
While a decent workout is beneficial to both your body and spirit, don’t forget to relax and eat a healthy balanced diet. Always stay clean and drink enough water to keep yourself hydrated. Remember, Healthy You = Glowing Skin.