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Sweating benefits your skin.

The benefits of exercise and a healthy, active lifestyle are numerous. A regular exercise regimen can provide
amazing benefits to your skin.

Our skin is the largest living organ of the body and it’s the one that everyone gets to look at. It becomes part of our identity, part of our uniqueness and something that we need to take care of every single day. When people think of exercising they are most likely trying to get fit, stay fit, lose some weight or improve their overall quality of life. But did you know that exercise has a positive impact on our skin? Just the thought of this might get me off the couch once and for all!

If you’re one of those people who have already embraced the concept of exercising and a healthy, active lifestyle, then you can attest to the positive results on your skin. Just take a look at yourself in the mirror post-workout. I bet your skin has a gorgeous glow, and you can see how it’s reaping the rewards of your exercising efforts. Here’s how:

Sweating it Out

When we exercise, we’re increasing our blood flow to the living layers of the skin. Opening up those sweat glands can push out some of what clogs the pores, too. However, it’s important to practice healthy hygiene post-workout. We definitely want to wash off the dirt as soon as possible and not risk re-clogging our pores.

Tone Those Muscles

Let’s face it, everyone looks better with toned muscles. When our bodies are toned, our skin takes on a more toned appearance. And the more muscle tone we have, the healthier and more youthful we will look from head to toe. If you wear any kind of body shaping garments, you know exactly what I’m talking about. And if you are living with cellulite and you aren’t thrilled with how it looks, consider exercising. It may give the whole area a more flattering appearance.

Go for the Glow

If you want fabulous looking skin, then it’s time to exercise to go for glowing skin. That instant, healthy-looking, post-workout glow is undeniable. Why do we glow you ask? When you get your heart really pumping, the living layers of your skin receive a nice delivery of oxygenated blood and nutrients. When this happens, your circulation is improved, which helps with your skin’s overall glow. You will then start to produce more natural oils, which will provide your skin with that healthy “glisten.”

Stress Less

If you want to clear your mind in pursuit of mental clarity and great skin, then take a long walk, an aerobics class or a swim in the pool. Exercise is wonderful for reducing stress, and if you can achieve that you’ll be able to see it reflected in your skin. Stressed out skin is never a good look. In fact if you can find an exercise routine that you enjoy, it will help to ease that stress.

While exercise can have positive effects on your skin, here are a few cautionary tips:

• If you’re exercising outdoors, remember to protect your skin from the damaging rays of the sun by
  applying your SPF before you get started.
• Keep your exposed skin as covered as possible, seek shade when you can and avoid working out during peak sun times, which is usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Depending on what type of exercise you are doing, be aware of skin chafing. Tight fitting exercise clothing coupled with sweating can lead to skin irritations. Avoid clothing that is too restricting and apply a nice moisturizer or powder to the areas that are most prone to irritation.
• If swimming is your exercise of choice, be sure to rinse off as soon as possible. Chlorinated pools and salt water can be dehydrating to the skin and hair.