Makeup at the gym & beating acne while still sweating

This is a huge question for most of us with limited time, running from work to studio classes. I personally never wear makeup to the gym anymore, it probably happens twice a year. But today was that day and it had me thinking.... I went from morning meetings to a noon Pilates class with no time to remove it. I know I’m not the only one and so many of you do classes on your lunch break from work. So let’s talk it out.... 

Below sharing my thoughts and tips for makeup at the gym and keeping your skin clear even while breaking a sweat. 

🌟 my first rule of thumb is don’t do it. When I committed to healing my acne I also committed to no make up at the gym (let’s call it 98% of the time!).

🌟 always keep face wipes on you to remove makeup (sorta how I got stuck today!) and post workout wash your face to remove bacteria. 

“Remember that no one is judging your skin, and if they are, it’s not about you! ”

🌟 remember that no one is judging your skin , and if they are it’s NOT ABOUT YOU! Some days my face isn’t in its finest shape but it’s important to remember that I’m there to work out. 

🌟 the impacts of clogging your pores and working out with makeup will be much worse and create more breakouts. 

🌟 if you are totally in need of covering it up (I get it I’m the same if I have a big break out) try using concealer just lightly on your pimple. It’s better than covering your entire face. 

🌟 if you know you’ll be keeping your make up on like I did today in my noon class, book a low impact class like yoga or Pilates where you won’t be sweating as much. You lower the chances of breakouts that way. 

🌟 try to limit rubbing your face with the towels in the gym. I will just use them around my hairline to stop sweat from spreading limit rubbing or spreading sweat across my face. 

🌟 cover any equipment you use with a towel if you’re resting your face or cheek on it. 

🌟if you do wear makeup to the gym, check what’s inside your products. I use natural makeup when I do wear it even if it’s outside of the gym. Fave brands are Nude Stix & Nude by Nature.

🌟 finally if you do break out just remember EVERYONE GETS PIMPLES and they are not for forever. I use SLMD skin care that I’ve been talking about for a while, but they finally just released their first spot treatment and it’s insane how fast it disappears. 

Hope some of my tips help that I’ve learned over the years of battling acne while hitting the gym! 

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