Post-Workout Skincare to Keep Your Body Glowing
Whether you’re a gym rat, a Pilates princess or a field player (the soccer pitch, not the dating minefield – duh!) if you’ve ever worked out in your life, then you’d be familiar with our good old friend/foe, sweat. Now, sweating is perfectly healthy when not in excessive amounts, but it can also create a warm, moist environment where bacteria thrive. So, if you’re searching for the best post-workout body care tips to keep your skin feeling fresh and looking glowy, all that’s left to do is scroll away.
What workouts do to your skin
When you work up a sweat, several things happen to your skin:
- Sweat and dirt can clog pores, leading to breakouts
- The heat and friction from clothing can cause skin irritation and inflammation
- Physical activity can deplete your skin’s moisture, resulting in dryness.
With so many factors working around the clock to disrupt your skin’s balance, it only makes sense to implement a clever post-workout skincare routine. So, where to start?
Our top post-workout skincare tips
Leave it to us to have a few tricks up our sleeve. Introducing: your new post-workout skincare routine:
- At the very least, you should rinse off immediately after exercising to remove built-up sweat, oil and bacteria. This is especially important if you have acne-prone skin.
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Invite our Whipped Shower Foams into the shower with you. They’re gentle enough for all skin types including sensitive skin and are perfect for post-workout use.
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You can replenish lost moisture using lightweight hydration lotions.
- If you’re dealing with redness, you can introduce cooling gels and soothing lotions to calm the skin post-shower.
- As a general rule, after getting all hot and sweaty, you should also change into new clothes.
Say hello to exfoliation
Want a healthy glow? Start exfoliating after workouts to remove dead skin cells and prevent clogged pores.
How to use our Exfoliating Shower Foams post workout
So, you’ve smashed your PBs and you’ve got the sweat to show for it. Simply:
- Whip out your Sundae Exfoliating Shower Foam of choice (Berry or Green Tea – take your pick) and give it a good shake.
- Get your body wet and spray a dollop into the palm of your hand.
- Lather up, gently massaging into your skin.
- Jump back under the water and rinse, baby, rinse.
You’ll be left with a silky smooth, exfoliated finish… plus you’ll smell really good, too.
Happy Sundae x
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Written By: Lizzie Waley (Sundae Co-Founder & Body Care Enthusiast) | LinkedIn
Fact Checked: Charnnie Frimpong (Sundae Content Marketing Manager) | Linkedin