BEFORE WORKING OUT
- Remove makeup
Wash your face to remove dirt and makeup
from your face. This will leave your pores
clear and ensure they don't get clogged.
Bacteria thrives in warm, damp conditions
so when sweat mixes with dirt on the skin
it will forms grime which forms blemishes. - Keep it off your face
When you are working out, you want to
keep sweat off your face. You can't help
sweating but you can prevent sweat from
dripping all over you by holding your hair
back from your face and wear a sweatband.
This will minimize chances of sweat getting
into the pores and blemishes forming. - Apply moisturizer with sunscreen
If you are working out outdoors, you need
to keep your skin protected from the sun.
Clean your skin then apply a moisturizer
with adequate SPF on your face, neck and
chest. - Hands off
As you work out, you may want to get sweat
off your face with your hand- don't. When
you are working out and perspiring, the
pores open up even more to release sweat.
This makes it easier for dirt, bacteria and oil
to get in, clog the pores and cause blemish-
es to forming. Keep a small towel with you
and use it to pat sweat off your face. - Stay dry
There are gym clothes made of fabric that
wicks away moisture away from the body
right away. Apart from keeping you dry
and comfortable as you work out, gym gear
made of these fabrics absorb sweat before
it can clog the pores and start forming
blemishes.
When you finish working out, there are oth-
er precautions you need to take to avoid
post-workout skin blemishes. You have tak-
en steps to protect your skin before your
workout and you need to take more after-
wards or else you will lose the benefits of
the precautions you took before.
AFTER WORKING OUT- Quick change
Only when sweat stays on the body for a
while does bacteria start to develop and
cause skin blemishes. Remove your gym
clothes right after a workout. - Cleanse your skin thoroughly
When your workout is over, you need to
cleanse your skin. If you wiped off makeup
with wipes before working out, you should
now cleanse your skin thoroughly. The best
products to use for your skin are those dedi-
cated to women who work out. - Hydrate and rebalance your skin
Choose a facial moisturizer with an SPF of - It should be ultra-light, sweat-resistant
and won't sting eyes. Choose one that is
highly effective for fighting free radicals
and preventing dark spots. - Protect and nourish with a replenishing
serum
A deep replenishing serum restores
moisture and vitamins after the toughest
workout. It should also works to encourage
collagen regeneration and the formation
of new skin cells to help keep your skin in
good condition. - Be consistent
Skin care products are meant for use not
only on days you workout but daily. Use
them consistently and even on the days you
don't work out so that your skin remains re-
silient, with a healthy glow.
YEG Fitness Skincare In 3 Steps:
- CLINIQUE - Pep-Start Quick Cleansing Swipes ($19)
Pep-Start Quick Cleansing Swipes help keep skin out of
trouble by removing the excess oil, dirt, and debris that can
clog pores. They smooth skin through mild exfoliation, in-
stantly moisturize, and prep skin for flawless makeup appli-
cation. Great for all skin types, they are perfect to use on the
face, neck, chest, upper arms, and back. - Origins - A Perfect World™ SPF 40 Age-Defense
Moisturizer with White Tea ($55)
This moisturizer is formulated with Advanced Age Preven-
tion to support the skin’s defenses through multiple path-
ways with Silver Tip White Tea and new plant actives. It’s
infused with SPF 40 Moisturizer to provide broad-spectrum
protection. - B. Kamins - Replenishing Serum Kx ($136)
This product is recommended for people displaying signs
of skin aging; surface wrinkles, dehydrated skin, loss of skin
tone, and elasticity, as well as clients who desire a product
offering retinoid-like activity without side effects. It is also
good for people who are active in outdoor sports and desire
a hydrating protective serum under their SPF and people
with excessively dry skin due to skin type, age, sun expo-
sure, or illness.
FIVE THINGS TO DO BEFORE AND AFTER
WORKING OUT TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN
As you workout to keep your body strong and fit, you need to take care of your skin as well.
There are steps that you can take to protect your skin before and after a workout. Doing so
will prevent skin problems that those who work out often usually experience such as sweat
rash and sweat spots.