How exercise is the key to beautiful and healthy skin
How exercise is the key to beautiful and healthy skin. There are plenty of reasons to start exercising. And while we are all bound to the indoors for the foreseeable future, it’s more important than ever to look after ourselves and our bodies. And one of the stealthier payoffs of exercise is skin health.
Instant Glow
When you get your blood pumping during exercise, you’re giving your skin a nice dose of oxygenated blood, causing you to have a healthy glow.
Reduce Wrinkles
Good news! Working out can help maintain healthy levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Elevated levels of this hormone are linked to increase sebum production, causing more acne breakouts.
To much cortisol can cause collagen to break down, which can lead to wrinkles and sagging. Exercise can help keep your skin firm, supple and elastic.
Acne Relief
Regular exercise will boost your circulation. This blood rush will nourish your skin and draw toxins out of your body, in the form of sweat. Working out can correct the hormonal imbalances that cause acne.
However, if you are acne prone, there are a few steps to do to reap the rewards of exercise. Make sure to cleanse your face immediately after working out. For eczema, wear fabrics that wick sweat away from your body since the wet-dry-wet-dry cycle can dry out your skin and cause flare ups.
Healthier Hair
Exercise is not only good for your skin, but your hair loves it too. The increased blood flow helps keep hair strong and healthy. Exercise is a big stress reliever, which can help hair look less brittle and frizzy.
Not sure what the best exercise to do for better skin? It’s all good. Every workout will improve circulation and reduce stress but it’s wise to mix up your workouts often.
From 30 minutes of simple yoga poses to a brisk walk, the choices are endless. It’s all about finding what works for you.
