my face is gross!!

Neutrogena grapefruit wash is really good (at least for my roommate, suitemates, and me), and it smells awesome, haha. I'd definitely recommend it

I second this!

When you workout your body is detoxing & releasing it through your skin!! It should clear up soon!! Of course wash with a good cleanser for faster results.

Make sure to remove all your make-up before you workout, and clean your face immediately after you workout.
When working out, try to avoid wiping your face with your hands (even to remove the sweat). Carry a clean towel with you.

Try using an exfoliating scrub. I like Oil of Olay the best personally but you have to find what works for your skin.

And of course, the magical ingredient that almost solves everything? WATER! haha Drink and drink and drink it... It will help flush out all the toxins.

Do you use the gym's wash cloth and towels on your face at any time? Along with some other suggestions here...I wouldn't use their stuff on My face. Try white paper towels from Home, for wiping sweat, and drying your face.

Before I started working out my face had really annoying small breakouts on my cheekbones. When I changed my diet, working in a lot more fruits and veggies and cutting out restaurant food, which is killer in sodium sometimes even on the healthy low-cal options, my skin cleared up very nicely! I don't wash before I workout and sometimes not even immediately after so my clear-up is due primarily to diet. Lower sodium, make sure I get my all my recommended nutrients everyday and I'm good to go. Good luck to you!

I LOVE the skincare line that I started using about a month ago. The company is called Arbonne, and the particular product I'm using is the Purifying Cleanser and Toner. It is not cheap, but it works amazingly and a very small amount goes a long way, so one tube of facial cleanser can last you 3 or 4 months. The whole line is sold through representatives (like Avon and Mary Kay), but if you google Arbonne, you might either find a rep in your area or be able to order online. All of their products are free from animal products, paraben free, parafin free, petroleum free, phalate free, and most, if not all, are gluten free. I have had greasy skin my entire life, and this is the only product line that keeps my skin from being gross throughout the day.

i naturally have a very clear complexion, but ever since i started working out i have been getting break out's on my face. i always shower right when i'm done at the gym, but i was just wondering if anyone has found a face wash they love to help with the problem?

Could it be the towels at the gym are breaking your face out? Maybe they aren't as clean as they should be?

Bump! I have this issue also and it's driving me a bit crazy... I'll be back to read everyone's suggestions! Thanks

Most people swear by Benzoyl Peroxide, in things like certain Oxy soaps and Proactiv. It gets the job done very well but has a tendency to dry the skin out.
Some others might use Salicylic Acid based washes and soaps, like some Nutrogena products and a ton of others, but truly everyone is different.
Or maybe the problem is your face is breaking out from a lack of moisture after you wash it? In which case a nice oil free facial moisturizer would be a good addition to the medicine cabinet.
Truly everyone is different, taking a full on shower after your work out still sounds like your best bet.

I see it as my body expelling all that nasty stuff that was inside my body. It's happening even more so since I've been taking black walnut and wormwood extract. But I know later on my skin will be clean and smooth.