avoiding exercise related acne
Running is great for the body, and many use running in their every day life, whether its running to catch the bus, running to get to school on time, or running after that dog after the leash slipped out of your hand. It gets our heart rates up, it burns calories, and it makes us feel better in general.
However, for acne sufferers, running can be an extra cause for suffering. Especially for women, running often results in acne on the back, chest, and upper arms. It is often more common where clothes cover. This happens, because sweat clogs the pores while clothes rub the body, causing friction. If you are wearing any cosmetics or lotions, this can only aggravate the problem further.
So what do you do? Stop running? No. Certainly not, running is good for you, and most of us are going to break a sweat at some point, no matter what we do to avoid it. However, there are a few things you can do to fight the effects on your skin. First of all, after your workout, change out of your sweaty exercise clothes and shower as soon as possible. Make sure you cleanse the areas where friction and sweat may have combined, and in some cases, even use acne specific soap. Second, do not wear make up while working out. We all like to look good at any given time of the day. But then again, are you at the gym or the track for a date or to improve your health and exercise?