Skin care?

Nothing you can do about stretch marks or loose skin other than give it time.

For your face, post workout is probably more important than pre. Just a good cleanser, toner and moisturiser. What I'd recommend depends on budget and where you are in the world with caveats about trying things to see what works for you.

For the dark spots and just general texture, I swear by Dr. Dennis Gross skin peel pads. I have recommended them to a few people and they have all loved them. But they are expensive and I think there are other brands doing very similar products now (check for the active ingredients) at lower price points.

It is advisable to remove makeup before working out. Sweating and the body heat can open pores and the make-up can clog them.

If it isn't possible, a good cleansing immediately after will help.

I like the simple brand exfoliating wipes, I use them in the car (or wherever) to remove makeup pre-workout. Takes 2 seconds. Then a scrub with salysilic acid in the shower.

I use a gentle cleanser, Cera ve, for my face. Work out with a clean face, then wash the sweat off afterwards and moisturize. A dermatologist can determine a great routine and which brands to use. I'd break out really bad, but the prescribed me an RX with a skin antibiotic and for the first time in 15 years I have clear skin.

pavingnewpaths wrote: »

I've just started working out and am worried about breaking out/irritating my skin (especially face). Tips for face/skin care before and after working out?

Also any skin care tips GENERALLY? I have very bad dark spots that remained even after my acne cleared up on my face and back. I also have stretch marks/loose skin/cellulite (but I've begun working out so hopefully that will help)

Thanks!

As others have said - don't wear makeup while exercising - this is likely to cause more spots.

For dark spots I recommend checking out Alpha H's Liquid gold with glycolic acid. It's supposed to help reduce acne scars and dark spots. I've definitely found my skin looks smoother and brighter after use.

Unfortunately there's not much you can really do about cellulite other than keep exercising and lose some weight, and stay hydrated!

I’ve been an esthetician for 17 years. Exercise and sweating are awesome for skin health, but you have to control the bacteria post-workout. Immediately washing your face with a gentle cleanser is best. But this is not always realistic on a daily basis, especially if you are in the middle of a busy day. One of my favorite products is Puracyn spray. You can find on Amazon. I discovered it for eczema sufferers (staph loves to colonize eczema, making it worse) for their workouts and found it worked great for acne prone skin too. It’s super gentle and easy and fast if you don’t have time to really wash your face. You can spray a mist pre and post workout and this helps control the bacteria. Like others have said, not wearing makeup helps with controlling the bacteria.
When you do wear makeup, make sure it is as pure as possible and that you remove it gently at the end of the day.
For spots, avoid hydroquinone products. They work temporarily, but have fierce internal side effects and as soon as you stop the product, the spots are back with a vengeance.
Glycolic acid works well, but also makes you more sensitive to sunlight, potentially causing more spots! So if you use this, be sure and be diligent with sunscreen.
Vitamin C is my favorite, but it must be tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate to work well. It’s usually about a $40-$60 product. This lightens and brightens without side effects or harming your skin. It is also anti-aging!
I love talking skin, so feel free to holler at me if I can help!