Practicing Yoga and walking are my main forms of staying active. Whether you are a gym rat or yoga junkie, improper skincare before/after a workout can lead to breakouts, irritation, unwanted skin troubles.
Here’s what you can before and after a workout:
✅Wear minimal makeup (avoid it altogether, if you can)
- Sweating enlarges your pores, makeup particles can enter the pores and possibly clog them causing breakouts and uneven skin texture.
- Your skin becomes the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and the makeup clings on to these bacteria causing acne and irritation.
✅Exfoliate religiously
- Dead skin cells may clog your pores when you sweat, therefore, exfoliate weekly with a gentle scrub to prevent drying and dullness.
✅Take a cold shower
- Jumping into a hot shower or sauna right after a workout will dry your skin and possibly increase the visibility of pores and wrinkles.
Any other tips you think is helpful? Share them in the comments!
Thank you so much for these tips! Exfoliating is super important for the skin. I also didn’t know that hot showers are bad for the skin. I’ll keep that in mind!
Taiwo xx
You’re welcome, Taiwo! I’m glad you’ve found this article useful. 🙂