Exercise isn’t just great for
our minds and bodies it’s also great for our skin. Sadly there’s also a ‘flip
side’ to exercise, in terms of its impact on your skin. That’s why it’s
important to know how to get the best from an exercise programme and skin
routine, to ensure happy, healthy skin.
There are of course, positive
effects that exercise has on the skin such as:
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Increased blood levels of blood flow, oxygen and nutrients that
help the skin to repair environmental damage that causes premature aging, skin
irritation and sensitivity.
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Improved collagen production, therefore improved skin texture and
fewer wrinkles.
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Improved immune system to fight infection such as skin breakouts.
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Reduced stress that triggers a cascade of problems including
premature aging, skin irritation and sensitivity.
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Increased antioxidant activity which helps prevent wrinkles and
other signs of aging.
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Can reduce the risk of developing psoarsis by 25-30%.
Believe it or not there is a
downside impact that exercise may have on the skin such as:
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Increased dehydration and the appearance of fine lines and dull,
dry skin. In part this is due to our sweat naturally evaporating from the skin
surface the evaporating from the skins surface, the evaporation of water causes
surface dehydration.
·
Increased sensitivity with redness and irritation.
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Increased breakouts and congestion.
The skin is an organ of
elimination and waste (ammonia, urea, sugar and salts) is flushed out from the
body via sweat. Its therefore important to keep skin clean post exercise to
prevent skin irritation.
There are some easy but
extremely effective steps you can take to care for your skin pre, during and
post exercise.
Pre workout:
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Start with clean skin to avoid breakouts and congestion. A quick
and easy way to clean the skin in the gym is to use Dermalogica precleanse wipes
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Before and after your workout, Spritz your skin with a hydrating
toner ( We love Dermalogica multi active toner)
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Apply a sunscreen with a minimum spf of 20 at least 20 mins
before sun exposure (Dermalogica oil
free matte spf 30 is light and non-greasy)
During a workout:
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Keep skin clear of heavy makeup like foundation, blushers etc. If
you want a some coverage a light weight free tinted moisturiser( we love
Youngblood mineral radiance tint)
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Keep long hair tied back and off the face.
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Keep styling products away from the hair line, they can cause
breakouts.
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If swimming in chlorinated water wear a protective silicone based
moisturiser ( We love Dermalogica barrier repair)
Post workout:
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Apply a hydrating booster after skin is thoroughly cleansed, to
replenish lost moisture.
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If the skin is prone to redness after a workout, apply a calming
serum ( we love dermalogica ultracalming serum concentrate) to reduce the
redness.
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Finish with a lightweight skin hydrating moisturiser (we love
Dermalogica active moist) nothing too heavy whilst the skin is hot.
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Exfoliate and follow with a clearing or hydrating mask ( we love
Dermalogica skin hydrating masque)
At Roberta beauty redefined we
offer free Dermalogica face mapping and
skin bar to find your best skin care routine for your best skin ever. A monthly
dermalogica facial also helps to treat and maintain your skin.