I just got out of the most difficult boxing lesson in my life. I have the body that looks like jelly and I’m dripping with sweat. If on the one hand I still feel electrified – I have the blood that pulsates and my system is releasing endorphins in high quantities -, on the other I just want to go home and rest. But I can’t: it is 8 in the morning, I have to go to work at 9 and also be able to seem presentable in some way by that hour. This is how my 30 minutes of extreme restyling begin, which transform me from scruffy Gym Rat to Beauty Editor Director. Carrying around the city my tricch bag from one kilo counts as weight lifting?
It is not only when I train that I have to consider how to combine my different beauty routines, but align the days when I wash my hair with the gym sessions has become a nightmare; I have to plan everything carefully. Not to mention the mission of taking care of rashes and acne eruptions, when my skin comes into contact with sportswear in Spandex. If it is true that exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body, it is also certain that the price to pay is rather high. Over time, I found a way to make everything work, to feel well physically but also, at the same time, have a nice aspect. However, it was not a walk, but more than anything else a long run on an uphill treadmill. I talk to you here.
Face and body
Between sweat and hot skin, it is not surprising that physical exercise causes chaotic situations on face and body. Before deepening the problems that may arise, it is important to remember the positive sides. «Exercise can positively affect the skin, increasing blood circulation, which brings oxygen and nutrients, with the result of a healthier complexion and more elastic and toned skin. The movement also stimulates the production of collagen, balancing hormones and thus recruiting excessive sebum production », observes the doctor Laura Maranodermatologist of myodottore, who adds: «The sweating process helps to detoxify the skin, eliminating impurities and excess toxins. Regular exercise also helps to combat inflammatory states that can worsen conditions such as acne or hydrosadenitis ».
The problems emerge when the skin is not managed correctly after training. “The largest” no “when it comes to skin and exercise is not to use the detergent before and after training, especially if you have made up,” warns the dermatologist. «The products commonly used for make-up can trap the impurities on the skin, obstruct the pores and hinder normal sweating, for this launching and cleanse the face is a fundamental step before any workout. Post training cleansing is equally important to remove sweat and dirt, thus allowing the skin to breathe and keep healthy ».
Even if the routine varies according to the type of skin, Dr. Marano recommends, in general, to drink water before training, to apply a good sun filter if you are outdoors and to continue to cure the skin after completing the session: «After cleansing it can be useful to apply a moisturizing cream suitable for your type of skin, lighter for those with oily and more nutritious skin for those who have a more delicate skin and subject to a skin. Rossori, in order to balance the dryness given by the loss of liquids and the exposure to UV during training “.
If from the gym go directly to work and have little space in the bag, then focus on hydration and protection (a serum and a moisturizing cream, the latter with SPF). If you have problems with redness, used moisturizing and soothing ingredients such as Centella Asian, which can prove to be very useful. If you train in the evening, remove all the trick before the work out (this time the make -up wipes are allowed) and, once finished, follow your complete night routine. As for the body, if your Sunday morning habit is, like mine, to get out of the gym and go directly to the bar to have breakfast or collect the latest parcels purchased on Vinted, all without changing the gym dresses, the time has come to rethink it: the heat and sweat are one of the main reasons why rash, outbursts and pimples on the whole body. To maintain the skin without signs, insert a weekly show show or an exfoliating shower gel in your Everything Shower.
Hair and scalp
Time of confessions. For most of my twenty years, I postponed the training of weeks when I didn’t want to ruin my turn. And I know I am not the only one. For anyone who chooses to bring hair in order – whether it is waves, curls or curls – the thought of ruining all the effort made to achieve that precious result can be discouraging. In terms of training and hair, it must also be considered that excess sweat can affect the health and growth of these: “It can block hair follicles, creating an unhealthy environment”, says the doctor Roberta PecorielloTrichologist of myodottore. Adding that “excessive sweating creates a warm and humid environment on the scalp, which can encourage the growth of bacteria or mushrooms, leading to infections”.
When it comes to washing hair, especially if you practice a lot of sport, it is difficult to find a balance. “Although the ideal frequency depends on the conditions of the scalp, it is generally recommended to shampoo two or three times a week”, says the expert, but also observes that “washing the hair too frequently and with incorrect products could deprive them of the natural hydrolipidic film, which has an antibacterial effect”. A real problem. For those who train more than four times a week, instead of washing the hair after each session, the doctor suggests an accurate wash with the shampoo suitable for its scalp after the most intense training and rinse with cold water in other cases: “It can help remove sweat without depriving the scalp of natural oils”. If you have to resort to a dry shampoo, the tricologist recommends using it before training to absorb sweat on the scalp. However, Pecoriello warns that it is not an alternative to the traditional shampoo: “An accumulation of this product can have harmful effects on hair follicles”.
For example, I found my formula, suitable for my curly hair. I wash my hair every five or six days and I train three times a week. At each training session, I rely on the bands to prevent my hair from getting rid of them, which allows me to show off a “clean girl” chignon, until the next wash. When it comes to well -known concepts such as workout, Selfcare and Wash Days, a person who has had to find precise solutions is Vanessa VillaFounder of Fight Gently, a training method that blends karate, yoga and tribal movements. «For me skincare, make-up, gratitude and positivity are complementary to training. The positive statements in the morning give a mental and physical boost, then I can start the day with the skincare, whether they train me whether I don’t do it. My routine includes cleansing – if I am also made up with micellar water to clean any residue well – application of tonic, moisturizing serum and cream, which however always remain very light.
If I make a very intense training, such as my beloved martial arts, I only put the serum. If, on the other hand, training is sweeter, like my fight of Fight Gently or Yoga, I also add the cream. In reality I always make up, even if very slightly: base, blush, a little contouring, illuminating, mascara and stop. Too many products would become a problem with training. After the lesson I take a shower (I usually take two a day) and use extremely delicate and non -aggressive detergents, precisely because I work often. In sport, a lot of hands and lips are also challenging each other; So, even in this case I act with rich creams and balms. Then, of course, I drink a lot of water. I try not to wash my hair every day, otherwise they would ruin too much. The truth, however, is that I do not train every day, but being a mother of a two -year -old boy, I can consider the time spent together with my son as a real sport and my routines, therefore, must adapt to all this ».
The essentials of the Gym-Bag
Exfoliating body serum, The Ordinary19.95€
Moisturizing cream with SPF50, Rituals34.90€
Shower oil, Isdin14.38€
Refreshing body balm, Fit.Fe by Fede34.99€
Shampoo secco, K1852€
Delicate shampoo, Ducray13.28€
Spray leave-in, Matrix20.10€
Detergent gel, Weleda12.95€
Total body serum, FGM0458€
Micellar water, Bioderma & Victoria Beckham15.90€
Keeks Reid is Cosmopolitan UK’s Beauty Director. Although you love everything that is beautiful, Keeks is a hair fanatic in all respects. He started his career in beauty journalism in 2013 as an editorial assistant for Blackhair and Hair magazines and then became Acting Editor of Blackhair magazine at 23 years old. He spent most of his career working in the media specialized in the hairstyle sector at Hairdressers Journal, Salon International and British Hairdresing Awards. That’s why he collaborates regularly at the Costa Curl Up franchise. Now, in addition to his work on Cosmo, he presents, he creates content on social media and collaborates with a series of beauty companies; From magazines and websites to beauty brands and salons.
