Working out has been well known to be beneficial to both our mental and physical wellbeing. What about the state of our skin, though? Is it getting worse when you’re exercising? Then there’s the inevitability of rubbing your face, which could transfer germs and bacteria (as well as probably other people’s sweat) onto your skin and into your pores. (You’re probably mistaken if you believe you don’t touch your face.) Other variables, such as the type of hair you have and the towel you use, can influence whether you get breakouts or dry skin.  So it is essential to follow a post-workout skincare routine to help this out.

Essential Skin Care Tips for the Gym

A Big No to Makeup: If you’re going to a gym, make sure your face is clean and makeup-free. While following a workout-adjacent skin care routine, this one is a must to do.

Washing The Face: Having followed a workout, it’s important to gently cleanse your skin to destroy contaminants and sweating residue that developed during your exercise. It’s also helpful to cool down the skin to prevent fracturing blood vessels and restore body temp to average faster.

Toning Swabs: Toning pads, cotton rounds that have been pre-soaked with a product, are another way to dispose of excess dirt and oil. These smoothing pads may also be used to clean the head and neck’s front and side.

Carry Your Towel: Although several gyms have towels for customers to use, carrying your means that you know when and how your towel was washed. Your skin can experience an allergic response if the gym uses a washing powder you are unfamiliar with or are allergic to.

Use Ice: If you’re prone to flushing after working up a sweat, find some ice and suck it down. No, honestly. Sucking on ice stimulates a temperature sensor on the mouth’s hard surface, which almost wholly resets all scrubbing and grimacing in your face.

Go forth and sweat now you’re armed with these gym-specific skincare tips. Don’t forget to clean your face as well.