Workout From Home? Here’s the Post-Workout Skincare that You Need to Keep in Mind
As we continue to face the new normal, we have seen a lot of us doing workout sesh from home. Exercising is a great way to stay fit, plus it serves as an outlet to release feelings of stress and anxiety.
While breaking a sweat has a good effect on your physique and mood, it may leave your complexion at risk for irritation like redness, inflammation, or worse, acne breakouts. The longer your sweat stays on your body, the higher the chance of getting pimples. Ugh!
What’s the solution to avoid this? Do a proper post-workout skincare regimen. Here’s how.
1. Wash your face as soon as you’re done exercising
You should do this ASAP. Be sure to hop in the bathroom immediately, and try an anti-bacterial cleanser to get rid of debris or a cooling one to soothe your complexion.
2. Pat (Don’t rub) your skin dry
Pat your face dry right after you wash it. Our skin post-workout is usually extra sensitive, so make sure to not aggravate it any further with harsh strokes.
3. Use exfoliating pads
These will help you get a really deep cleaning. Soak your rounded cottons with active ingredients like glycolic or salicylic acid. This will take off that layer of sweat and grime after a workout.
Pro tip: You can also use these on your body to avoid acne and breakouts in other places.
3. Apply face mist
Face mist serves as an instant refresher. Also, if you’re the type to have a beet-red face after a sweaty workout, face mist will let redness subside.
4. Put on some moisturizer
After your cleanser, toner, and mist, make sure to moisturize as well. Because your body sweats a lot while working out, it’s important to replenish all the lost hydration afterward.
