Working Out with Adult Acne
We’re edging toward the end of winter, and your workout resolution is well under way. Or, your regular workout routine has been under way for a long time. Either way, this is often the time I get asked about the best way to keep acne clear with a workout schedule that seems to interfere too often with keeping skin healthy. How do you avoid over- or under-washing the skin with workouts, and how to keep skin hydrated enough? Pre-Workout If your workout happens first thing in the morning before applying makeup, there’s no need to do your entire morning routine. Simply use a third of the amount of cleanser you normally use, rinse well, and spray on twice the usual amount of toner . Sunscreen should be applied while your skin is still wet, to take advantage of any water-binding ingredients (provided your sunscreen lotion is hydrating , which is best for acne clearing). What if your workout is at the end of the day? Never wor...