Post-Workout Skincare Tips

Exercise is essential for your overall health, and it does more than just tone your muscles and boost your mood, it also benefits your skin. It does this by increasing circulation to deliver oxygen and nutrients to your skin—visibly revitalizing your complexion for a healthy-looking glow. Plus, getting your body moving releases toxins. Think of it like a natural lymphatic drainage that helps reduce bloating and puffiness for a radiant complexion that looks as good as it feels.

Whether you like to get moving morning, midday, or night, you’ll want to make sure to fix in your skincare routine right after—even if it’s a simple cleanse and moisturize post-workout ritual.

Post-workout ritual

Step 1. Cleanse

The first thing you’ll want to do for your skin after a workout is wash your face. Soy Face Cleanser is a gentle yet effective face wash loved by many. It instantly calms visible redness and clears skin of impurities to improve the look of imperfections over time.

Step 2. Body refresh

Next, hop in the shower to wash away the sweat from your workout and invigorate all your senses. Hesperides Grapefruit Bath & Shower Gel cleanses and hydrates the skin with a refreshing citrus scent. Formulated with vitamins C and E and glycerin, this pH-balancing shower gel conditions skin without stripping it of its natural oils.

Step 3. Moisturize

Finish up your post-workout ritual by moisturizing. Opt for a lightweight, non-comedogenic formula for your face — like our Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Emulsion – to hydrate without clogging pores. For the body, we recommend Hesperides Grapefruit Body Lotion for its lightweight texture. Formulated with vitamins C & E, it delivers 24-hour hydration* for long-lasting comfort.

Post-workout skincare by activity

The type of workouts you do can affect your skin in different ways. Here’s what we recommend for your specific choice of exercise.

Outdoor workouts

Whether it's a promenade run, a morning hike, or a surf, exercising outdoors is good for your physical health and mental well-being. While we love the fresh air and sunshine, the only caveat is that your skin is not as protected as it might be indoors.

Boost your skin's resilience to the elements with our Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating Serum. Formulated with antioxidant-rich Adaptive Phytocompound Tea (APT) Technology™, this anti-aging serum powers skin to resist and diminish signs of aging for reduced visible wrinkles, smoother texture, and increased bounce.

Weightlifting and cardio

High-intensity exercise, like running, HIIT, and strength training, causes your body temperature to rise, increasing sweat production, and creating moisture loss in your skin. The sweat and the subsequent drying effect can also strip the skin of essential oils and hydration, leaving it feeling dry and tight.

Counteract these effects by keeping your skin hydrated. Rose Pore-Minimizing Hydration Mist instantly hydrates skin with damask rose extract and rose water. It also helps to reduce the look of pores as exercise can expand the pores—so that’s a win-win.

Yoga and pilates

Take self-care beyond the mat with an indulgent face mask. Umbrian Clay Pore-Purifying Face Mask is a mineral-rich formula that deeply cleanses pores while balancing and clarifying the skin.

Snowboarding and skiing

We love to hit the slopes, but high altitudes, cold winds, and UV exposure can dehydrate and irritate your skin. Delicate areas, like your eyes and lips, are particularly prone to irritation as this skin is exceptionally thin.

Condition your lips with our Sugar Recovery Lip Mask Advanced Therapy. This overnight lip mask is perfect after a day in the snow, as it soothes and smoothes your lips while you sleep, delivering intense nourishment and lasting comfort.

For a more detailed skincare routine, check out our expert skincare tips for ski season.

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