With regular exercise comes multiple benefits – from burning calories, making you fit mentally and physically, to boosting blood circulation and improving the texture of skin – the list of gains linked to any form of physical activity is just endless! Talking about how exercise affects skin, exercise has been known to help acne by regulating the body?s balance of hormones like testosterone that cause excessive sebum production. Also, cortisol, the stress hormone, wreaks havoc on the skin, and there’s a strong link between high cortisol levels and acne breakouts. That’s why even moderate amount of exercise can enhance blood circulation, bringing oxygen-rich blood to the skin, keeping it healthy and free of breakouts. However, some women do complain of frequent breakouts with exercise and after burning calories after an intense gym session. So, in this post, we decided to find out different reasons that trigger post-workout acne and how to prevent them.
1. Avoid Wearing Makeup: We agree that you wanna look great even while working out, but if there’s one place where you should avoid wearing makeup, it’s to the gym and during home workouts. Excess sweat production during exercise can trap bacteria, not allowing the skin to breathe, leading to clogged pores, and acne breakouts. Wipe away all makeup during workout session or at least switch to non-comedogenic makeup products to keep pimples at bay.
2. Take a Shower After Exercising: As we hav...