Makeup is one of the dilemmas that women have when it comes to training, especially since we see some gym mates just as dressed up as on a Friday night.
Can we put on makeup or is it bad for our skin? It is best to keep your face clean of makeup and creams (except sunscreen), but we are going to give you some advice if you feel more confident having a little color on your face.
When we do some physical activity As body temperature rises, our body tries to regulate it by creating sweat. The pores of the skin are dilated and any external agent could be an obstruction that favors the appearance of the black spots.
Recommendations
Experts recommend that you clean the face just before starting your workout. Free your pores from makeup or creams using a toner or cleansing milk, never a gel or body soap. You can also use micellar water or some gel indicated for the face (after removing make-up).
But if you are one of those who has to wear some makeup, don't worry because there is a solution. exist BBCreams light, moisturizing and with some touches of color that will help you have a better skin tone and will not affect sweating as much.
If you come from work and you are made up, it is very important that remove everything you accumulate in the face. In greater numbers they will be bacteria from the environment that, together with the remains of cosmetics, will make a bomb on your skin.
Keep in mind that, even if you wear fluid foundations, you can finish your training with makeup patches after having removed excess sweat with the towel.
If you also like to highlight your gaze so as not to feel so "naked", it is best to opt for a mascara or waterproof eyelinerf to avoid ending up as Mulan's matchmaker.
Of course you can use lipstick to hydrate them with a subtle touch of color. This is highly recommended if you train outdoors in winter.
Also choose to use a sun protection cream SPF50+ if you are going to train in the park. In this way you will prevent spots from being created on the skin and of course you will avoid aging caused by ultraviolet rays.
What must you do mandatory?
- before training: As we have already mentioned, if you are coming from school or work, remove your makeup and use something lighter (if you need to put on makeup). Don't forget to take products in your bag to adapt your face to training!
- After training: Normally you have sweated and, in case you don't know, sweat contains a high acid content. The best thing is that you remove the excess sweat with a towel and do not delay in going to the shower to eliminate all the bacteria before they accumulate in your pores. You can use normal water or micellar water to redouble the possibility that it does not affect your complexion.
Remember that "less is more«: train without jewelry, perfumes, copious makeup, or unhelpful hairstyles.