Sport And Makeup? Not An Unlikely Combo!
Some women really like to wear makeup even
in the gym or while doing yoga, and that’s totally
ok! Contrary to popular belief, makeup does not
automatically cause pimples and bad skin while
doing sports - it’s all about what products you
use for your workout makeup! Yes, we called it -
workout makeup is now a thing!
If you want a little coverage, apply a very lightweight
base or tinted moisturizer. Be careful though
because it can clog the pores. Another way to wear
a base without actually wearing a ton of foundation
is to just cover blemishes, pimples, redness and
dark circles with a concealer and blend the rest of
the product left on the sponge or brush on other
parts of the face. Your makeup should be resilient
to any tears and sweat (gym or other sport, it
always leads to that).
Good news for fitness fans: sport is healthy for the
skin! Regular exercise is important to provide the
skin with nutrients and to give it a radiant and fresh
look. After training, our body is better supplied with
blood, yet our skin needs special care to compensate
for the exertion of sun, sweat and dirt. A lukewarm
shower about 15-20 minutes after exercise is ideal
to cleanse the skin and open the pores for deeper
penetration of the products. For cleaning it is
best to use pH-neutral, mild and soothing shower
gels. Ingredients such as mint or lemon have an
invigorating effect and provide an extra kick of
freshness after exercise. Then, depending on the
skin type, a suitable moisturizer should be applied
to the skin, since the skin is particularly receptive
to nourishing active ingredients due to the open
pores. About 20 minutes after the shower, a mild
deodorant can be applied. The scent of deodorant
or perfume? A unisex fragrance for that extra fresh
touch.
Drink plenty of water and adapt the diet to the
needs of your sport or exercise of choice; ie. for
powerlifting make sure to add in plenty of protein.
Supplements like magnesium, for example, can
be taken by athletes and regulars to the gym to
prevent cramping and provide sufficient nutrients
for muscle recovery and growth.
Text: beautypress.com
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