Shower
Immediately After A
Gym Session
Many people postpone a bath or
shower after finishing their
exercise. This is a cardinal mistake.
Again, the main reason is the
sweat. Your pores are open, the
sweat is out and the toxins are all
on your skin. You should clean
them off immediately! Remove
your sweaty workout clothes
immediately. If you cannot
immediately take a shower, use
medicated cleansing wipes or
tissues to wipe your face, chest,
and breakout-prone areas to at
least remove the bacteria that
could cause rashes, acne or
pimples.
The best cleanup
after a workout is
a cold shower.
If it is winters also, the water
should tepid and lukewarm at best.
This is because hot water may
make the skin dry and itchy. Cold
water also invigorates the pores
that exercising has opened. Best to
use a shower gel, instead of a soap
to clean your skin and also keep it
soft. Additionally, apply a light
moisturizer immediately after a
shower to prevent dryness.
Use The Steam
Room
Most gyms have a steam
room facility for a reason.
The warm steam soothes
the muscles after a
workout. It also helps
unclog pores, remove
impurities and helps acne
issues. Steaming is a great
muscle relaxant and will
help you get a rosy glow.
Re-hydrate your
Skin
Immediately after a shower is the
best time to hydrate your skin. Take a
few minutes and apply a generous
amount of moisturizer or body lotion,
depending on how dry your skin is.
This will keep your skin supple and
moist. If you have dry or mature skin,
add a few drops of almond, neem or
apricot oil to make the moisturizer
even more effective. Drinking a glass
of lukewarm water also helps
rehydrate your skin from within.
