Walking, running, yoga, swimming, whatever your physical routine is, you know its the perfect tool for your mind, body, and spirit. But what about your skin? Should you invest in your complete skincare routine before your workout? What about after? This month we explore what you should be doing post-workout to ensure your skin is in tiptop shape!
Before we get into which serums and creams to use post-workout, it’s essential to acknowledge; working out is not only fantastic for your overall well being. It’s great for your skin. Think about it. We know exercise increases our heart rate, which improved the flow of oxygen and nutrients to our organs and skin. These tasty little tidbits then
increase collagen production and the creation of new skin cells, leaving your skin smooth and younger-looking. Plus, physical exercise can keep the stress hormone, cortisol, at a healthy level, which reduces breakouts, wrinkles, and saggy skin.
But what about after you finish sweating to the oldies? Good question. Your postworkout skincare routine is the next step to ensure your skin is glowing when you leave the gym.
Fun Fact! According to byrdie.com, if sweat stays on your skin for long periods, it can leave your pores clogged with dirt, dead skin cells, and bacteria, which can lead to breakouts. The first shower-step we recommend is giving your face and body a good clean (for your face, I’m a huge fan of Sanita’s Enzymatic Foaming Cleanser, and for your body, I suggest Sanita’s Active Body Wash). This is your first line of defence when it comes to removing all that dirt and sweat from your pores. We’d also recommend gently patting your skin dry instead of rubbing it with a towel. This method is less abrasive and can help lock in moisture.
Our skin can become red and blotchy after a good workout, so we always recommend a high-quality vitamin C serum to start. Our Sanitas Vita C Serum is a nutrient-rich, antioxidant serum that delivers a high potency blend of vitamin C and fatty acids that provides brightness and hydration.
Before we slather on a thick, creamy, moisturizer, a moisture mist will give your skin a blast of much-needed hydration. Of course, we recommend Sanitas Moisture Mist, an infused spray that enhances the absorption and spreadability of moisturizers. Plus, the collagen complex, combined with biogenic humectants, helps soften and smooth dehydrated skin.
The final post-workout step in your skincare routine, moisturize. We always suggest using a moisturizer that is specially designed for your skin type. Sanita has a beautiful line of moisturizers that is lightweight, nourishing, reduces fine lines, and leaves your skin flawless.
Bonus Tip! As much as you want to, it’s important to skip the face scrub after your workout as it does more harm than good because your skin is especially delicate after a workout. So just stick with the above-mention routine.
