Sweat and skin breaking out..

Glamour60Xtreme
Glamour60Xtreme Posts: 290
edited November 12 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey! I don't know if anyone else has this issue...but over the past 2-3 days, I have noticed my chest is breaking out bad from me working out. Never has happened before, so I am wondering if anyone else has had this issue?? What did you do?

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  • amnski
    amnski Posts: 251 Member
    I have the same issue...on my arms especially even though I only wear tanks/sports bras. Grrr >:(
  • andreanicole686
    andreanicole686 Posts: 406 Member
    I did too but on my back. I started using neutrogena body wash and it helped a lot! I also take GNC be-beautiful and it has helped my skin tons. Hope that helps!
  • TubbsMcGee
    TubbsMcGee Posts: 1,058 Member
    As soon as you've finished your workout, hit the showers...don't spend one minute longer than you have to in your gym gear.

    I used to have this issue, but then I discovered those scratchy exfoliating gloves used with Dove sensitive skin works wonders :love:

    Also, do you have moisture-wicking gym clothes? I found those make all the difference, too!
  • Glamour60Xtreme
    Glamour60Xtreme Posts: 290
    As soon as you've finished your workout, hit the showers...don't spend one minute longer than you have to in your gym gear.

    I used to have this issue, but then I discovered those scratchy exfoliating gloves used with Dove sensitive skin works wonders :love:

    Also, do you have moisture-wicking gym clothes? I found those make all the difference, too!

    I'll have to try that :)
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    Ugh, this hapened to me when I first started working out. I found that not only did I need to make sure I got showered and changed right away but I also had to make sure I rinsed off REALLY well. Don't quote me but I think it has something to do with pores being open from sweating which makes your skin more sensitive to the chemicals in products.
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    My skin broke out a tiny bit too, nothing major, just some small bumps. I always make sure to hit the showers directly after I workout, I don't wait a minute! I make sure I scrub really good to make sure no oil/sweat gets left behind, it seems to be helping!
  • leahsevilla
    leahsevilla Posts: 127 Member
    Hey Girly,
    if you don't have time to shower RIGHT after (which i don't often) try throwing some acne wipes in your gym bag and swabbing your chest/back after your workout. works well for me!
  • Glamour60Xtreme
    Glamour60Xtreme Posts: 290
    Hey Girly,
    if you don't have time to shower RIGHT after (which i don't often) try throwing some acne wipes in your gym bag and swabbing your chest/back after your workout. works well for me!

    Oh I will try this!! :)
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    I use neutragena body clear body wash (or whatever it's called) and it works like a charm. You should make sure to take a quick shower and wash off the sweat and oil after your workouts.
  • kev1124
    kev1124 Posts: 15 Member
    Yes! I went to my dermatologist about this because when I first started working out a lot, I was breaking out HORRIBLY on my back and chest - like I was a teenager again! I went on an oral antibiotic for about 2 months which cleared up my skin beautifully, now I maintain that by using the Neutrogena Body Wash like others recommend as well as I use a salicylic acid foam that my derm prescribed me. it seems to be working out pretty well, and as long as I follow my skin care regimen, I don't have any more major breakouts. I do notice if don't shower fairly quickly after a workout, I will end up breaking out.
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