Beauty Benefits of Exercise
There are plenty of reasons to exercise. For some, it’s because you booked a beach vacation, while others are focused on staying healthy. No matter what your motivation is, we can all agree that the benefits of exercise are obvious. But there’s a stealthier payoff: healthy skin. Read on to learn more about the skin and beauty rewards that come from regularly working up a sweat.
Instant Glow
When you get your heart pumping from aerobic exercise, you’re supplying your skin with a nice dose of oxygenated blood.
Working out also helps maintain healthy levels of the stress-related hormone cortisol. Elevated cortisol levels are linked to increased sebum production, which means more acne breakouts. Too much cortisol can also cause the collagen in the skin to break down, which can increase wrinkles and sagging. Exercise actually supports the production of collagen.
Acne Relief
Regular exercise boosts circulation. It nourishes your skin, bringing more blood flow and oxygen to it. This will help draw toxins out of the body.Plus, all that sweating cleans out the pores of congested skin. Working out corrects the hormonal imbalance that can cause adult acne
To reap the beneficial skin effects of working out, a few extra steps are required, Sherber warns. If you’re acne prone, make sure to keep gentle, fragrance-free cleansing wipes in your gym bag.Be sure to cleanse your face and other areas that tend to break out immediately after exercising. For eczema, wear fabrics that wick perspiration away from the skin, since the wet- dry-wet-dry cycle will dry out your skin and provoke flare-ups. And above all, avoid exercising with makeup on your face.
Healthier Hair
The improved blood flow helps keep your hair stronger and healthier, This blood, full of nutrients, stimulates the hair follicles and promotes growth. “Exercise is also a big stress reliever. Lower stress means your hair is less likely to be brittle and, worse, fall out. Even if you’re as stress free as a cucumber, checking with your dermatologist about any hair loss to rule out other causes.
As for the best type of exercise for your skin, every modality will improve circulation and reduce stress, but it’s a wise move to mix up your workouts as often as possible. Try adding 3O minutes of a few simple yoga postures or a brisk walk to your day three times a week, to see the beauty returns in your hair and skin.