Staying fit means doing efforts like going to the gym and eating healthy. A workout routine will lighten your mood while also maintaining good health and ensuring stamina. Having a workout routine will guarantee all these factors by making an individual stick to a routine
We all know by now the positive effects a workout routine holds in one’s life. Of course it comes with a lot of benefits but also a lot of sweat and dirt. Taking care of your skin after you work out becomes equally important if one wants to take care of their skin and body since neglecting it can lead to breakouts or irritated skin. This blog will talk about some tips for a healthy post workout skincare routine and also bring some light on its importance.
Why Post-Workout Skincare Routine Matters?
Before talking in detail about the tips to avoid breakouts and skin irritation it is important to understand the reason behind having a post-workout skincare routine. As much as it is important for a person to stay healthy and fit and have a workout routine, a post workout routine is equally important to take care of the skin after long periods of intense workouts.
An intense workout session like cardio and HIIT will not only make you healthy but also result in a rapid heartbeat and resulting in a lot of sweat. Sweat will attract dust and dirt while you rest or go back to your home. If not treated this dirt and sweat combination will penetrate into the open pores of your skin and may cause breakout, redness or irritated skin. So it becomes very important to take care of your skin after the gym session by using skincare products like body wash and lotion for a clean and clear skin.
Tips to Avoid Breakouts & Skin Irritation After Working Out
Cleanse Immediately
After working out and sweating like a pig, it becomes important to rinse out the dirt and sweat with a natural body wash so that the germs are out of the face and body. Use a natural body wash which is free from parabens and sulfates to ensure it cleans gently while maintaining the natural oils of the body.
Consider using the Pomegranate and Aloe Vera Body Wash made from natural ingredients that will gently clean and hydrate the skin with its luxury composition which is free from sulfates and artificial colours.
Hydrate with a Lotion
Cleaning and washing the sweat and dirt is not enough. An effective post workout skincare routine requires locking in the moisture and hydrating the skin with a luxurious body lotion to ensure the softness and suppleness of the skin.
Our recommendation is the California Body Lotion which effectively hydrates and nourishes the skin to bring the best out and keep it soft and supple throughout. With ingredients like rosemary and vitamin C, this body lotion will make sure to leave a beautiful citrusy fragrance which will linger on the skin all day long.
Avoid Touching Your Face
Avoid touching your face excessively not only after working out but even generally on normal days. The skin has open pores due to the high heart rate during the workout session which can lead to breakouts or irritation if touched unnecessarily.
Touching the skin can lead to even more oiliness and transfer of germs from hands to skin, which can lead to allergies or puffiness if left untreated.
Wear Breathable and Moisture-Wicking Fabrics
What you wear while exercising also counts. Non-breathable and tight pants or shirts trap sweat on the skin that can lead to breakouts and irritation. Go for moisture wicking materials that will help the sweat evaporate and keep you dry and comfortable during the exercise.
Hydrate from the Inside
Hydrating your skin is not just about applying moisturisers. Proper water consumption prior to exercise, exercise itself, and post-exercise enables you to remove unhealthy toxins and have a well-hydrated skin, especially if you tend to sweat a lot while exercising.
Be Kind To Your Skin
Remember the skin will be sensitive after the workout so avoid using strong exfoliants. Instead, use products like moisturisers containing ingredients such as chamomile or green tea that will be able to neutralise redness and irritation.
Bringing Everything Together
Post workout skincare is not only about washing your face but maintaining a healthy and clear skin. In some steps like cleansing and moisturising one can reduce the risks related to breakouts and irritation. Taking care of the skin will make you feel great and wonderful from outside and within!
About Us
At Apple & Bears we know the importance of taking care of the skin in all parts of your life. Our skincare is designed to protect and nourish the skin by making you feel refreshed and rejuvenated. Treat your skin with the care it deserves by ordering your favourites now!
What Makes Us Special?
At Apple & Bears our focus is on top-notch skin care that is luxurious but practical. We have thoughtfully chosen our products to keep pace with what people who workout need, so they don't miss out on anything in their everyday post workout skin care routines after hitting the gym and sweating it off! .
