Skincare must be tailored not only to the skin's characteristics, but also to the lifestyle of the individual. Those who exercise regularly know that sweat, chlorine, or exposure to the elements can affect skin health. For this reason, it's important to adapt your skincare routine, perhaps postponing it until after your workout and using hydrating and balancing products.

In this article, we'll discover the best strategies for a proper skincare routine when working out.

1. How often should an active person care for their skin?
2. What facial treatments should you use after a workout outdoors or at the gym?
3. What precautions should you take after swimming in the pool?
4. What specific products are best to use before and after training?
5. Which cosmetics are best to avoid before working out?

How often should an active person care for their skin?

Ideally, you should cleanse and treat your skin twice a day, morning and evening, but it's equally important to treat your face immediately after exercise. If you exercise early in the morning or in the evening, your beauty routine should follow your post-workout shower, using this time to apply products rich in nourishing, antioxidant, and purifying active ingredients.

What facial treatments should you use after a workout outdoors or at the gym?

The order of your beauty routine remains the same, but it's essential to perform a deep cleanse after showering, removing impurities accumulated during outdoor activities. For effective cleansing, it's best to opt for a gentle cleanser and a quality toner. Followed by a moisturizer, this will help keep your skin healthy and fresh. Sunscreen is essential, both in summer and winter: a cream with SPF should be applied to the face, hands, and décolleté to protect the skin from UV damage.

What precautions should you take after swimming in the pool?

After swimming, it's essential to cleanse your body with specific products that remove chlorine residue. To avoid dry skin, it's a good idea to apply nourishing and hydrating treatments, such as creams and serums rich in hyaluronic acid. Even those with combination or oily skin should opt for balancing products to restore the hydrolipidic film damaged by chlorine.

What specific products are best to use before and after training?

To get the most benefit from skincare, before and after training, it is essential to choose targeted products that support the skin.
Before training, it is recommended to use light, hydrating treatments, such as Iodase ULTRA LIFT Total Body Firming Cream by Iodase, which helps keep skin toned and firm thanks to the action of Shea Butter and Argan Oil.

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After a workout, it's helpful to apply draining and firming products to promote skin recovery. Iodase's SLIMGAMBE slimming and draining leg cream is ideal for reducing swelling and improving circulation, thanks to ingredients such as phosphatidylcholine, CLA, caffeine, and escin.

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For the most delicate areas such as the inner thighs and arms, Iodase's ADRENALYS firming cream for arms and inner thighs offers a toning and draining effect, with active ingredients such as pineapple, centella and ivy.

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Which cosmetics are best to avoid before working out?

• Makeup : It is essential to remove makeup before working out to prevent makeup from clogging pores and causing irritation.
  
• Overly rich creams : Overly heavy formulations can make skin greasy and less breathable during physical activity. It's best to opt for a light cream and replenish hydration after your workout.
  
• Self-tanners : sports activity can compromise the uniformity of an artificial tan, creating spots or discolorations.

Choosing the right routine and the most suitable Iodase products before and after training helps maintain healthy, glowing skin.

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