A number of us who have acne are also very active. We participate in sports at school, workout at the gym, etc. We like to exercise any time we have the opportunity to do so. The unfortunate fact is that exercise and acne sometimes come hand in hand. The perspiration that ensues after periods of intense physical activity can lead to body acne and facial acne down the road.

In a society that values physical appearance so much, most of us would be hard-pressed to remove our shirt while at the beach to expose others to our shoulders or back marked with acne lesions. If you would like to continue onwards with your exercising without the threat of acne, we have some helpful suggestions for you. They will be outlined below.

Sweat is the most significant threat when discussing acne in relation to exercise. That unpleasant odor which it exudes is nothing more than bacteria which have accumulated within the residue. Acne bacteria is among the contaminants in sweat. It is best to shower immediately after wrapping up your exercise session. This is your best line of defense against breakouts. If you can’t shower right after, at least consider changing into clothes that aren’t sweat-drenched.

Sweat also has an indirect effect on acne by encouraging us to touch our face following intense weight lifting or running. Of course, we don’t think twice about where our hands have been before doing so. Perhaps, they were on those dumbells that ten other people had used prior to us. Or maybe they were on that basketball which touched the floor and other dirty hands. If you want to stay acne-free, you need to resist this impulse to touch sweaty skin. Use a clean towel if you must, but never place your bare hands on any part of your face unless you know for sure that they are clean.

If you work in a field that entails outdoor work, or simply like to exercise outdoors, you may like to wear hats. These can trigger breakouts along your hairline from sweat and contaminants. They can also move oils from your hair strands over to your skin. So makes sure you wash them regularly to ensure that they won’t worsen the problem.