post-workout skincare routine helps you prevent acne and skin dryness. In the longer run fine-lines and wrinkles. let us understand the do’s and don’ts of a post-workout skincare routine.
Makeup-free exercise
Your ideal post-workout skin begins even before you step onto the treadmill.
The golden rule of pre-workout skincare is to avoid wearing makeup while exercising, particularly foundations, bronzers, blushes, and any heavy oil-based cosmetics.
When you sweat while exercising, the sweat combines with the oils on your skin, including cosmetic oil.
Sweat and oil combine to create the ideal pore-clogging combo.
Cleanse your skin as soon as possible after exercise.
When it comes to post-workout skincare, the most important thing to remember is to cleanse your skin as quickly as possible to remove oil, perspiration, and germs. To avoid irritating your skin, use a mild cleanser. Exercise causes your body to heat up and your pores to open, making your skin more susceptible to irritation right thereafter.
To avoid making a red post-workout face even redder, cleanse and rinse with cold or lukewarm water.
Exfoliation should be avoided shortly after exercising exercise.
We don’t advocate using an exfoliant in your post-workout skincare regimen. Skin is more sensitive after exercise, and a vigorous exfoliation session may irritate the skin barrier.
Makeup wipes should only be used in an ’emergency.’
Do you believe that carrying a cache of makeup wipes in your gym bag is the ideal post-workout skincare tip?
Consider again. Using makeup wipes to wash your face after exercise is not the ideal solution for your skin.
Makeup wipes include preservatives to prevent mould growth, and these substances can cause the skin to become irritated and dry.
Do you have sensitive skin?
We recommend avoiding them entirely. A better alternative to makeup wipes is to wet a cotton pad in micellar water for a fast post-workout wipe until you have time to completely cleanse.
Sunscreen
Exercising outside? Sunscreen is essential! If you applied sunscreen as part of your morning routine (which you should!) but are working out in the afternoon, reapply it.
How to start a post-workout skincare routine
When you exercise will determine your post-workout skincare routine.
If you work out first thing in the morning, you’ll most likely resume your normal morning routine thereafter.
But what if you work out in the afternoon or in the middle of the day? If you wait until your nightly routine to take care of your skin, you risk breakouts and congestion.
We’ve put up a simple regimen to follow immediately after exercise to keep skin fresh and clear, as well as post-workout skincare products to recommend.
Cleanse first.
As previously said, washing as soon as possible after your workout is critical to maintaining healthy skin and pores. The longer perspiration, oil, and dirt remain on your face, the more prone it is to clogging.
Moisturize
To nourish the face, apply a mild moisturizer or facial oil containing antioxidants and vitamins.
(During the day) reapply SPF
Returning to the sun or a workplace with windows? Don’t forget to apply SPF once you’ve finished moisturizing.
(Evening / optional) – Apply a pleasant, tranquil mask.
Applying a face mask is one method to transform your post-workout skincare regimen into some self-care time.
Exercise combined with a relaxing mask is an excellent approach to pamper yourself and your skin. The goal is to avoid abrasive mask treatments and instead choose moisturizing and relaxing ones.
happy skin happy you!
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