Skin Care
We all know exercise is good for the body — but it helps your skin too. Moving your body does more than build strength and keep you trim: it can give your skin a healthy glow, slow signs of aging, help with problem skin, and even reduce puffy eyes and dark circles.
What happens to your skin when you exercise?
Your Blood Starts Pumping
Exercise raises your heart rate and boosts circulation, bringing oxygen and nutrients to tired skin cells. The result is that post-workout glow. As dermatologist Dr. Ellen Marmur says, “Anything that promotes healthy circulation also keeps your skin healthy and vibrant” (Women’s Health and Fitness). Over time, regular activity improves circulation and helps your skin look healthier long after you finish exercising. For extra radiance, try our Bright Skin Masque after cleansing for a bright, luminous complexion.
You Produce More Collagen & Elastin
Collagen and elastin keep skin firm, plump, and elastic. As we age, our bodies make less of these proteins, which leads to lines, wrinkles, and sagging. Stress and the hormone cortisol speed up this breakdown. Regular exercise lowers cortisol, releases healing endorphins, and helps your body maintain collagen and elastin. To reduce visible signs of aging, use our Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Serum. Its blend of citrus oils and leafy greens helps smooth fine lines and protect against future signs of aging.
“Sweating is your skin’s natural way of detoxing, clearing pores of debris and flushing your body of toxins.”
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You Raise a Sweat
Sweating does wonders for your skin. It naturally clears pores, flushing out trapped dirt and toxins — like a steam clean from the inside out (StyleCaster). As sweat leaves your pores, it helps carry away oils and grime. That said, it’s important to cleanse after a workout so sweat and debris don’t sit on your skin and clog pores again. We suggest our Charcoal Exfoliating Cleanser to clean and refresh in one easy step.
You Activate Your Lymphatic System
Puffy, tired eyes can come from lymphatic congestion — a buildup of fluids and waste when the lymph system is sluggish. Exercise boosts circulation and helps the lymphatic system move fluids and clear waste, which can reduce puffiness and dark circles (Livestrong). For a quick pick-me-up, try our Hibiscus Ultra Lift Eye Cream. This instant-lift treatment de-puffs, smooths wrinkles, and minimizes dark under-eye circles in just two minutes.
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