For those who love to get their sweat on - this post is for you. Whether you go for a run every morning, hit the yoga mat every evening, or something else entirely, we’re here with tips on how to prep and treat your skin before, during, and after exercise.Â
pre-workout
cleanse
The first step is your initial cleanse. If you wear makeup, cleansing is especially important to help protect against future breakouts.
When you sweat, your pores become more absorbent to what’s on your skin. If you’re wearing a medium to heavy layer of makeup, the combination of sweat, oil, and makeup can easily clog your pores and cause breakouts and irritation.Â
To avoid that, try to make sure you cleanse before exercising. We recommend using a gentle cleanser like our AHA jelly cleanser or our oil to milk cleanser or our, which will help remove dirt and makeup without drying your skin out.Â
tone
Next, we recommend treating your skin with a few spritzes of toner on a cotton pad. This will act as a second cleansing step, making sure that all dirt and makeup have been removed, while also soothing and balancing your skin. You can also opt for our turmeric illuminating solution which is great for gentle exfoliation after you get your sweat on.Â
moisturize and protect
You’ll want to opt for a moisturizer that will absorb as quickly as possible, so it won’t drip off of your face mid-workout. If you’re a fan of oils, we recommend our watermelon hemp oil, which sinks into the skin almost instantly. If you’d prefer a cream, try our texture smoothing cream, which offers lightweight moisture with a silky feel.Â
If you’re heading outdoors, don’t forget to wear SPF! You can read all about what we look for in a sunscreen here.
during your workout
The number one tip we can offer is please, please do not touch your face while working out! This is especially important if you use cardio or weight machines, which can be breeding grounds for bacteria.Â
We know it’s hard, but the less you touch your skin the better! The more bacteria you transfer to your skin, the more likely you are to break out after working out. If you must touch your face, make sure you wash your hands first!Â
post-workout
cool down
It’s common for your skin to become flushed and red from the heat of exercise. Right after working out, we recommend splashing your face with cold water to refresh your skin and help reduce the look of redness and puffiness.
You can also reduce redness in the skin by sucking on a piece of ice - the temperature receptors on the roof of your mouth will send a signal to the blood vessels in your skin, causing them to contract and reduce your flush.
tone again!
We consider this the most important post-workout step! Toning after exercising will help remove sweat and oil and re-balance your skin.Â
If you’ve had a particularly sweaty workout, we definitely recommend showering within the hour, or at the very least, wiping your body down with a damp towel. And make sure to change out of your sweaty clothes to prevent body breakouts!Â
If you do experience body breakouts, try toning your breakout-prone areas with our raspberry vinegar toner. You can use a cotton pad to dab it on, or spray it directly onto your body.
hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!Â
Time to bring all of that moisture back into your skin! Since your workout is over, feel free to use any moisturizer you like. For lightweight hydration, we recommend our ceramide serum, texture smoothing cream or watermelon hemp oil. For deeper nourishment, try our chia facial oil.
And of course, drink lots and lots of water!
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