Have you ever basked in the glow of a great workout only to find that your reflection was less than flattering in the mirror? If you don’t follow the right skincare routine, sweat and grime will turn your post-workout glow into a pimple-ridden complexion. What if we told that a rejuvenating after-workout routine is the secret weapon for the beauty elites?
How can we make our skin look as good as how we feel after working out, and not vice versa? Dermatologists have cracked code on the ultimate after-workout skincare regimen. We’re sharing the secrets so that your skin looks as radiant as the endorphin high you feel.
Imagine stepping out of a gym with a skin so clear and bright that you would make the sun jealous. What’s the first step? A gentle cleanser that removes sweat, oil and dirt from the day, preparing the skin for the next step. Dr. Joyce Park recommends double cleansing to ensure that noZa Zhi remain, and your skin is ready for the next step.
But cleansing is only the first act. Exfoliation, the main act, is the best way to combat clogged pores and dirt that sticks to your skin like a bad workout buddy. You can free your skin of the day’s buildup by using ingredients such as alpha hydroxy acids or salicylic acids.
Your skincare should not stop at your neck. A body exfoliation after a workout will remove dead skin cells, and prepare your skin to receive the nourishment that it needs.
Hydrate and we don’t mean your water bottle. Hydrating mists containing hyaluronic acids and soothing essences such as green tea or rosewater are the first to respond to your skin’s thirst.
And don’t forget the sun’s relentless radiation. After-workout sunblock is your skin’s protection against UV damage, which can undo the good work you did in the gym.
After a workout, you should not forget about your skincare. It’s all about pushing yourself to the limit and achieving excellence. Adopting the post-workout routine of experts will give you a beauty regime that will make you glow from within and out.
Join the ranks of skincare experts. Your post-workout glow will match your fitness prowess. Let your beauty routine be just as flawless as your form.
“Sweat harder, cleanse smarter – your skin will love you. “ With Byrdie’s guide, you can turn post-workout glow to a radiant reality one cleanse, scrub and shield at a.
