Post workout skincare
A trip to the gym can do the soul a world of good – if only we could get motivation! But when the mood does strike, you should be skincare prepared. We all know not to wear makeup to the gym, it’s just a disaster waiting to happen. But what should you do to your skin post workout? Well fear no more, we have the answers:
A lot of gyms still have tanning beds – you might be tempted to get a sun kissed glow seeing as it’s summer, but seriously, don’t do it. It has been proven time and time again that sun beds deplete the skin’s collagen, they also cause sunspots and can cause skin cancer. Opt for a gradual tanning product instead – we love St Tropez’s in-shower self tanner. Shop
Following an intense workout it’s imperative that you shower – but you don’t need us to tell you that. If your muscles are sore don’t be tempted to have a hot shower – opt for lukewarm water to cool down. Your skin will thank you. If you want a deep cleanse a light exfoliant. Shop
Following on from your shower it’s important to keep your body moisturised. A light lotion of dry oil should do the trick. Shop
For a skincare routine on the go, opt for a product thats light and paraban free. Shop
Leaving the gym in the summer means your skin is exposed to harmful UV rays. If you have exfoliated it is vitally important that you slap on the sunscreen. Shop
This one if pretty obvious, but for a whole body care and skincare, rehydrating is vital. A humble bottle of water should do the trick, but if you had an intense work out, try some coconut water. The potassium will ease your muscles.
Avoid the tanning beds
A lot of gyms still have tanning beds – you might be tempted to get a sun kissed glow seeing as it’s summer, but seriously, don’t do it. It has been proven time and time again that sun beds deplete the skin’s collagen, they also cause sunspots and can cause skin cancer. Opt for a gradual tanning product instead – we love St Tropez’s in-shower self tanner. Shop
Hit the showers
Following an intense workout it’s imperative that you shower – but you don’t need us to tell you that. If your muscles are sore don’t be tempted to have a hot shower – opt for lukewarm water to cool down. Your skin will thank you. If you want a deep cleanse a light exfoliant. Shop
Moisturise
Following on from your shower it’s important to keep your body moisturised. A light lotion of dry oil should do the trick. Shop
Routine
For a skincare routine on the go, opt for a product thats light and paraban free. Shop
SPF
Leaving the gym in the summer means your skin is exposed to harmful UV rays. If you have exfoliated it is vitally important that you slap on the sunscreen. Shop
Hydrate
This one if pretty obvious, but for a whole body care and skincare, rehydrating is vital. A humble bottle of water should do the trick, but if you had an intense work out, try some coconut water. The potassium will ease your muscles.
