However, in perspiration there is a high amount of sodium-which may be why with all the water & sports drinks an exerciser consumes, your skin may continue to be dry. Several exercisers, no matter how much they cleanse may still be acne prone or suffer from dry skin. One of these reasons is from allowing perspiration accumulating and lying on skin during and after workouts, and not using the correct skin care formulated for exercise.
Those of us who exercise and suffer no skin ailments have that "extra healthy glow" because of the essential blood circulation during cardiovascular activity. A specialized skin care line will help to retain and enhance this healthy glow.
Surprisingly, most avid exercisers and professional athletes do not realize their skin has special skin care needs! Just because a typical cleansing product is targeted to “cure acne” it does not necessarily mean it will cure acne induced by exercise perspiration and extra sebum production. A person who has acne induced exercise needs a cleanser with the correct combination of ingredients which will cure skin without drying it. This is a common complaint among exercisers.
Also, many high endurance athletes, swimmers and persons who engage in outdoor sports suffer from dry skin or indoor workouts with dry air. This can be caused by the elements of their workout conditions and the high sodium (salt) content in perspiration. With this in mind, a typical moisturizer targeted for ‘dry skin’ may not be the answer for physical fitness activists.
The best way to protect and enhance the exercisers’ skin is by applying a moisturizer that is scientifically formulated for fitness, prior to exercising. The moisturizer protects the skin by working as a barrier from sodium and bacteria while seeping into the pores of the skin, which naturally open during exercise. Keeping in mind that during exercise the extra sebum is brought to the surface of the skin thus a special “deep pore” cleanser is needed to remove the extra production of fluids and bacteria. Also, cleansing your skin up to a half-hour post workout is a must!
Removing dead skin cells is another important step in keeping your skin vitalized. Our skin naturally produces ‘dead skin cells’; if this ‘dead skin’ layer is not removed by proper exfoliating a few times weekly, the only result will be cleansing and moisturizing these ‘dead skin’ cells therefore not receiving the full benefit of cleaning and moisturizing .
Perspiration, bacteria and skin protectors such as sunscreen need to be removed especially from the face to create the condition for healthier skin, and to obtain the natural glow that we all strive to achieve.
About the Author
This article was written by Sandy Alcide, Founder of Fitness Botanical Skin Care Co. makers of Motion Medica, the ORIGINAL care line scientifically formulated for persons who engage in intense to moderate physical fitness. For additional information or questions-please visit us at www.motionmedica.com.
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