Why is it that we workout? To maintain a healthy body weight, promote a well-rounded wellness lifestyle, and of course, to sweat. It’s too often that we come across people who want to sweat less. Sweat is a beautiful thing. And, want to know a fun fact? The most fit people actually sweat more.
People who exercise regularly tend to start sweating sooner into a work out, and sweat more during. Why? Because their bodies are better acclimated to the process of cooling themselves down by sweating. So, they sweat sooner, and sometimes more, to maintain their bodies’ core temperatures.
Sweating doesn’t just work as an awesome form of A/C for our bodies either. Here’s just a few of the many benefits your reaping when you sweat it out during your workout.
Sometimes, we get confused and blame a sweaty workout for skin imperfections. While it’s super important to rinse your face and not let sweat sit on your skin after a workout, the act of sweating itself actually helps you zap zits. This is because it’s ridding your body of toxins, some of which are acne causing. So, when we sweat them out and wash them off, we can say goodbye to breakouts.
And, not to mention, getting your blood flowing during a workout improves your skin’s natural glow.
Prolonged periods of sweating in the gym produces an increase in your endorphins. Otherwise known as, the “Feel Good” hormone. Endorphins relieve pain and boost our mood. So, while you may be feeling a little sore after an intense workout, you’ll notice that some regular aches and pains subside.
And, endorphins increase our feeling of general well-being, hence boosting our mood. Endorphins are one of our hormones that help make us happy, so what we’re getting at here, is that sweat and happiness just go hand in hand.
Exercising and sweating regularly decreases your chance of catching that nasty cold that seems to get around every September. That’s because sweat contains antimicrobial peptides effective in fighting off different viruses. So, by sweating it out, your keeping that cold away. Not to mention, regular exercise helps support a strong immune system.
So, next time you hit the gym, hopefully all the benefits of sweating during a workout will drive you to have your sweatiest session yet.
We’re proud that none of our products contain any harsh chemicals, and it's exciting to see other leading skin care professionals hopping on the same chemical-free train. But with all of the different skincare products out there, it can quickly become overwhelming when deciding which one to go with.
The good news? Knowing some of the red flags to look out for when making your decision can make this process much easier.
Here are a few to keep in your back pocket:
In general, the way fragrances in skincare products are regulated can get a bit tricky. Many of the ingredients that make up a heavy fragrance tend to fly under the radar, and can be filled with tons of spooky synthetic and allergy-provoking chemicals.
So what's a person to do? Look for products that utilize natural oils or allergen-free fragrances (much like our own), and brands that are transparent about the ingredients that go into their products. Hey, if the shoe fits.
Exfoliating is incredibly important. But we’ve said it before, and we still stand by it: there is such a thing as too much exfoliation. And heavy exfoliators can be harmful to your skin. Abrasive scrubs strip your skin, which leads to dryness and irritation. And, it can worsen skin conditions like eczema, rosacea, and acne.
Instead, try natural cleansers and more gentle exfoliators to keep your pores clean, and your skin healthy.
We know that maybe makeup isn’t technically skincare, but you still are applying it to your skin, right? So, we figured, might as well arm you with the power of knowledge in this department as well.
For starters, long-wear makeup products are able to cling to your skin for so long because their packed full of strong chemicals that your skin shouldn’t be exposed to on a daily basis (or, honestly ever). And, that’s not the only problem.
When wearing long-wear makeup, we tend to fall off of our typical skincare routine. Think: not washing your face because it’s “concealer you can sleep in.” It’s never good to have harsh chemicals on your skin, but especially overnight.
At the end of the day, slowly replacing any red-flag products with alternatives that are free of harsh chemicals and parabens is a great place to start. Trust us, your skin will thank you.
