Just recently (past few weeks) I've actually started exercising along with dieting. I'd been doing 60 minutes of cardio and upped it to 90 minutes. Last week I broke out horribly, I ended up with 4 pimples at once. I believe it's from the sweat. When DH and I did Insanity last year I had the same issue. After the cardio I make the 20 minute drive home and immediately shower and wash my face. Anyone know how to combat this? I'd like to continue to exercise so I can lose more and be more fit overall as opposed to just thin when I get to my goal weight, but I'll have less self-esteem with acne than with a few extra pounds.
Re: Anyone break out from sweat?
I still break out like a teenager on occasion, and I'm 40. And some of it is related to exercise...my forehead where my hat sits when I run...my back is especially bad, especially around where my sports bra sits. No advice for you really, although I'm really wanting to get a back facial...when I find the time - maybe occasional facials?
On a side note...are you doing any weight/strength/resistance training at all? If not, you may want to scale back on the cardio a bit and add that in.
I don't use a towel at the gym b/c it would be soaked and gross- I'll use a paper towel and wipe myself down periodically..
what kind of body wash/face wash do you use? I exfoliate after working out to clean out my pores.
hls19 - I use Mary Kay. I have no problems usually. This past week I skipped the gym all together and my skin cleared up. Very frustrating.
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