Before Exercising, This Is Mandatory Skincare That Needs To Be Used To Protect The Skin

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JAKARTA - Even for those who are lazy to move, the urge to exercise is very high during this pandemic. In general, people know that increasing the body's immune can be achieved 'easy' by exercising. Outdoor sports such as cycling, running, jogging are favorites because you can also add Vitamin D while sunbathing. But don't forget the mandatory skincare so that the pores are not clogged with sweat, trigger acne or spots appear because you forget to use sunblock. Four steps of mandatory skincare before starting to exercise. Listen here

Wash your face clean before exercising

Exercising with a face covered in make-up can cause clogged skin pores and sweat can not come out perfectly. Therefore, it is recommended to exercise with clean skin. Wash your face, maybe with a double cleanser, before exercising. Many women cannot leave the house without eyebrows. You can use the eyebrows so they are not plain, make sure the material is waterproof.

Use Moisturizer

Sweating is healthy! But sweating and being greasy are two different things! Sweat is the body's natural way of excreting body fluids to reduce body temperature and flush out toxins, while body oils usually appear when the skin feels dry due to a lack of moisture in the skin layer. This oil can trigger the appearance of acne when exposed to bacteria and dirt.

As a precaution, you use a moisturizer before exercising. Apply a moisturizer that absorbs quickly into the skin after cleansing your face thoroughly, wait for it to absorb before applying sunscreen. In this way, the skin moisture is more awake and acne can be avoided even though you're sweating.

Don't forget to use sunblock

Sunblock or sunscreen is useful to protect the skin from exposure to ultraviolet rays which can make the skin dry, burn, and even trigger skin cancer. This skincare is very important to use when exercising, both outdoors and indoors, including water sports. Choose a sunblock with a high SPF and a light texture on the skin. Sunblock can be reapplied if needed.

Prepare Face Mist & Clean Towel

When sweating unconsciously we may say face and neck with hands that are also sweaty and dirty. Not to mention the flying dust. Therefore, always have a small towel ready to wipe the sweat off. (This is also why you are not recommended to wear make-up while exercising).

Use a face mist or face spray afterwards. Mandatory skincare during this sport not only functions to restore skin moisture, this spray also feels comfortable on the skin, especially when the body temperature increases, feels hot and the skin starts to feel oily.