Taking care of your skin after a sports session

Physical activity is great for our bodies and minds, but we must not forget that our skin also needs attention after a workout. Sweat, friction and product residue can cause irritation and blemishes if we do not take the necessary measures. Here is a complete guide to taking care of your skin after exercise.

Why take care of your skin after sport?

The effects of sweating

When we exercise, we sweat a lot. Although sweating helps regulate our body temperature, it can also lead to:

  • Clogged pores
  • Skin irritations
  • The appearance of pimples
  • Skin dehydration

The importance of good hygiene

A good post-workout routine helps prevent these unpleasant effects and maintain healthy, glowing skin. It also helps revitalize the skin and prevent signs of premature aging.

The essential steps for taking care of your skin

1. Wash your face immediately after training

It is crucial to clean your face as soon as possible after a workout.

  • Use a gentle cleanser suited to your skin type to avoid damaging it.
  • Rinse with warm water to remove sweat, salt and impurities without drying out the skin.
  • Dry gently with a clean towel to avoid excessive friction.

2. Take a full shower

Taking a thorough shower is essential to cleanse your entire body of sweat residue.

  • Use a moisturizing shower gel to prevent skin from drying out.
  • Remember to thoroughly clean areas prone to friction, such as armpits, crotch and feet.
  • Use a soft brush or exfoliating glove on areas where sweat and dead cells can accumulate.
  • Remember to rinse and dry every part of your body well.

3. Moisturize your skin

After showering, it is important to moisturize your skin to restore suppleness and prevent dryness.

  • Apply a moisturizer to your face that is appropriate for your skin type.
  • For the body, a moisturizing lotion or balm will also be perfectly suitable.

Our additional tips for radiant skin

Use cleaning wipes

If you can't wash immediately, use cleansing wipes to remove sweat and dirt. Choose gentle, alcohol-free wipes to avoid irritating your skin.

Drink plenty of water

Hydrate from the inside out by drinking plenty of water. This helps keep your skin hydrated and glowing. Dehydration can make your skin look dull and dry, so make sure to drink at least 1.5 to 2 liters of water a day, especially after a workout.

Exfoliate your skin regularly

Exfoliate your skin once or twice a week to remove dead cells and promote cell renewal. Use a gentle exfoliant to avoid irritating the skin, especially after exercise.

Use a tonic

A toner can help rebalance your skin's pH after cleansing and tighten pores.

Discover the Evoluderm sports routine

After the effort, the comfort! Your skin is thirsty for hydration and purification.

In fact, the body needs water to exercise and although sweating removes impurities, it does not make them disappear.

Discover Evoluderm products that revive and refresh your skin after each of your sessions!

1. Cleanse your skin

Purifying Micellar Water

💡After sports, cleaning your skin is essential. Indeed, when you sweat, the pores of your skin dilate, trapping dirt, sebum and impurities. For healthy and glowing skin, take the time to clean your face!

  • 93% Ingredients of Natural Origin
  • Pink Grapefruit Seed Extract
  • Removes make-up and helps regulate sebum.
  • Results: Clear, clean skin

2. Moisturize your skin

Moisturizing Day Care

💡After exercise, moisturizing your face is also important. Sweating can dehydrate the skin, making it dry and dull. For radiant skin after exercise, moisturize your skin with our light-textured Day Cream!

  • Aloe Vera & Vegetable Rice Powder
  • Hydrates and mattifies the skin.
  • Results: Soft and comfortable skin

3. Refresh your skin

Pure Water

💡Spraying cool water on your face helps to refresh and soothe the skin after exercise. This helps to close pores that are enlarged by sweat.

A simple step for a feeling of freshness and comfort after your workout.

  • Hydrates*, refreshes and tones the skin.
  • Tips: For even more freshness, leave your atomizer in a cool place

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