How Sweaty Workouts Affect Skin

Dr Ross Perry’s expert advice on how working out can affect your skin was published in The Independent. 

There’s no question that exercise is good for the body and mind, having a host of healthy benefits. However, the skin can sometimes suffer as a consequence.

The Independent asked skin experts to explain what to watch out for and how to care for your skin if you’re exercising a lot.

Benefits of exercise for healthy skin

Firstly, the benefits of exercise for your skin include:

• Boosts blood circulation, increasing delivery of oxygen and nutrients to skin cells. thereby supporting cellular function including regeneration/renewal and production of collagen; all promoting a more youthful appearance
• Stimulates lymphatic drainage, reducing fluid retention and puffiness

How sweat can affect the skin

If you’re exercising and getting hot, then you’ll most likely be sweating more. This is just the body’s natural way of regulating body temperature and it’s completely normal; but there are some things to be aware of:

• Leaving sweat on the body can create an environment where bacteria can thrive, potentially leading to inflammation, irritation and acne. The simple solution is to shower soon after exercising to clean your skin
• Outdoor exercise means more UV exposure, which is a prime cause of premature ageing. Sun exposure can also cause skin cancer, so it’s important to take this seriously and wear sun protection

Dr Ross Perry advised on how to choose suitable skincare products

“Avoid anti-ageing products, like vitamin C, retinol, AHA acids and certainly do not exfoliate directly after, as this will just irritate their skin,”

It’s best to keep it simple with gentle ingredients and plenty of moisturiser to lock in hydration.

Source

Dr Ross Perry’s advice was published at https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/skin-nutrition-uv-rays-harley-street-b2692642.html. Read the article in full for detailed advice on summer health from a variety of spokespersons.

Dr Ross Perry

Dr Ross Perry regularly provides expert comment and advises the media on a range of skincare and health-related issues.

He has particular expertise in skin surgery mole removal and melanoma; having removed thousands of moles in his career, both within the NHS and privately through Cosmedics Skin Clinics. He has provided expert advice on sun damage and sun protection for a variety of UK media and publications.

He also comments on the latest cosmetic and anti-ageing treatment methods.

DR ROSS PERRY

Cosmedics Skin Clinics

Cosmedics Skin Clinics was established in 2003 and has built up an excellent reputation for cosmetic and medical skin treatments, carried out by GMC Registered Doctors.  The company offer a full range of cosmetic treatments, including popular lip enhancement and wrinkle relaxing injections, dermal fillers; plus medical treatments including mole removal, thread vein treatment and excessive sweating injections.

Cosmedics Skin Clinics has a team of skin treatment doctors and surgeons in their 5 skin clinics across London and Bristol led by Dr Ross Perry.

Call 020 7386 0464 or email enquiries@cosmedics.co.uk to book an appointment.