Training and makeup: What happens to your skin if you don't remove face cosmetics
RBC-Ukraine reports on the products you can apply to your skin before exercising.
Many girls wear makeup on their faces while training, which can lead to many skin problems. You can feel confident even without cosmetics, so it's better to remove it before working out.
RBC-Ukraine reports on the products you can apply to your skin before exercising.
Training with makeup on your face
According to Ukrainian cosmetologist Daria Tishchenko, the skin sweats actively during physical activity, and pores expand. Therefore, wearing makeup during workouts can lead to clogged pores, increasing the risk of acne and irritation.
It's best to remove makeup before exercising so the skin can "breathe" and remain healthy.
Bacteria that we come into contact with in the gym are more likely to stick to makeup than to clean skin. As a result, bacteria will settle in the pores, leading to inflammation.
How to cleanse your skin before exercising
It is best to clean your skin before your workout to remove impurities and excess sebum. Afterward, moisturize with a light, hydrating cream.
Avoid heavy cosmetics, such as full-coverage foundations, as this will help reduce breakouts after exercise. It's also a good idea to bring a cleansing product with you to the gym to clean your face immediately after your workout.
The skin is important in helping the body regulate temperature, especially during physical activity when the heart rate and metabolism speed up. Allowing pores to expand so sweat can escape is just one of the ways the skin releases excess heat from the body.
How to apply makeup
Some people choose to wear makeup before going to the gym for various reasons, such as feeling insecure about their skin in public places.
However, since thick foundations are more comedogenic and have a negative impact on the skin, it's better to use alternative products.
Alternatives to foundation can include using BB cream. They are designed to enhance the tone and overall appearance of the skin. CC creams or color-correcting creams are intended to reduce redness and uneven skin tone.
Furthermore, after exercising, it's important to cleanse your skin, including your face and body, to remove excess oil, sweat, bacteria, and product residue, which otherwise could contribute to the development of acne.
Read also how to slow skin aging without expensive procedures.
Sources: Instagram page of cosmetologist Daria Tishchenko, Time and News medical websites.
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