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Having an acne-prone skin is one of the scariest things in the world. This demands not only taking good care of your diet but also other lifestyle choices such as a regular exercise regime. Acne-prone skin isn’t as bad for someone who loves to workout than people who don’t.
Besides, a lot of people skip exercises because they believe that they’ll have to change their diet altogether. It is true that a lot of people who exercise regularly also take supplements such as optimum nutrition whey, which is a great way to feed your muscles. However, it isn’t a compulsion to take supplements when you start exercising, especially if you’re not into bodybuilding.
Now that we’ve done away with the most important myth about exercising, we can focus on its effectiveness for treating acne. It is clogged pores that cause acne. Exercising opens up these pores when you sweat. It also increases your heart rate which raises the blood flow in your body. This helps nourish your skin to a great extent. There are treatments for the surface of the skin like SkinCeuticals triple lipid restore if you want to take good care. However, for clearing your skin from within, you need to get more blood flowing in your system. For this, having a regular workout regime is a must.
The positive relation of acne with exercise has already been proven. Let’s check out some of the most effective detoxifying exercises for acne-prone skin:
1.Running
Yes, running also forms part of exercising. The best part? It’s one of the easiest exercises there is and it is for everyone… almost. If you have been running regularly, you might’ve noticed that your skin has become healthier than before. However, if you’re not one of those people who like running, you might as well give it a try.
Having acne-prone skin is an all the more reason to incorporate running in your daily routine. This helps in increased blood circulation, which we all know, helps in giving skin its natural glow. Besides, enhanced blood flow immensely helps to release toxins from the body and renew skin cells. Running plays a significant part in keeping in check comedogenesis i.e blocking of pores—the first stage of acne. Additionally, running as any other exercise helps regulate stress, which also triggers acne.
2.Yoga
Speaking of treating acne from within, there can’t be an alternative to yoga. For many years, people have been performing various yoga poses for good health.
But how much do you really know about its benefits on the skin? Yoga heals you from within which shows its results on your skin. Not to mention the fact that yoga helps you feel and be fit and healthy. This makes you happy, which reflects on your skin. Since yoga focuses on the breath, it helps to a great extent in lowering stress levels (we all know about the use of breathing deeply when we’re nervous), regulating insulin levels as also blood sugar. All of this helps from within your body to get clear, blemish-free skin.
3.Light Cardio
There’s no denying the fact how regulating excess sebum help acne-prone skin. Also, removing harmful debris from your skin plays a significant role in getting rid of acne. By working out some sweat, you can eliminate some of those toxins from your body which causes acne.
Besides, this clears up your pores, making skin look healthy and fresh. Further, if you want to take this light cardio a notch higher, you can do so at home by getting yourself a lying leg curl. It would make for an excellent workout regime and sweat you out. This ensures that you have clear skin, finally rid of all that unwanted bumps on your skin. Hence, you can see that, no matter how your workout routine is, it is deemed to help with your acne-prone skin.
4.Qigong
Much like yoga, qigong has a lot to do with breathing and the mind. It is a great way to have your body in harmony with the mind. This is crucial to living a stress-free life. Since we have already focused on the importance of stress on acne, you should try to avoid it as much as possible. Even if you’re going through it, doing some Qigong would take you a long way.
Used widely as an alternative form of medicine, Qigong helps rid your body of harmful toxins and acne-prone skin. This happens as a result of improvement in your digestive and cardiovascular systems. If you’ve have had such skin for a long time, it might take you a while after doing Qigong to get rid of these. But, you’ll definitely see the results.
5.Pilates
Pilates is a great tool for acne-prone skin. They are basically a group of exercises, which help in toning your body. It also contributes to building core strength, body realignment, balance, and flexibility. The major areas that Pilates focuses on comprise of concentration, flow, control, precision, and breath.
When you’re practicing pilates, you make sure that you’re incorporating these elements. This helps in lowering stress levels and improving patience. Pilates is effective in helping you fight stress to a great extent. This contributes to improving your mental and physical health at the same time. The result of this is reflected as clear skin. In addition to this, you also should supplement it with good lifestyle changes. This would include staying sufficiently hydrated.
Having a good workout regime to help tackle acne-prone skin isn’t all that’s there. What you also need to take care of is your diet and the fact that you’re taking care of your skin externally. Little things like taking off your makeup before going to bed matters a lot. When you don’t do so, your pores are clogged and this leads to breakouts. There isn’t much that you need to do to avoid and cure breakouts. It isn’t rocket science at all.
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I don’t have acne but I do get eczema in my joints and it’s defo worse after sweating a lot. Thanks for sharing this with us
Yes Gavin, I understand that some people can get sensitive to their own sweat triggering more eczema flare ups. Perhaps you can go for laid back exercises like yoga and find chill poses.
I had no idea that exercising had so many benefits on how the skin looks. I am lucky to have very good genes and a clear skin, but I do understand how acne can lower someone’s self confidence.
You’re so lucky Joanna. But overally, exercises are just so important for the skin, and health in general.
Hugs!
I’ll keep these in mind. I do jog daily. Sometimes I get acne, but it’s not as bad as it was in the past, thank goodness.
Thank goodness indeed! It’s nice that you still keep up with fitness.
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I am sensitive to my sweat because of the salt. So I keep a wet towel near by when working out.
It’s good that you know what to do and still work out Tara.
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I’m not going to lie, I am the WORST at running and cardio in general. However, I honestly don’t mind Yoga and find it fascinating so, I’ll have to add that into my routine more!
Running can seem so hectic but well, we got some yoga Alexandra.
Xoxo!
These are great tips – I love yoga and Pilates. I never thought about how they’re helping my skin! That gives me extra motivation to start running again!
Now you know Katie! They do help even with the skin and it’s nice that you love yoga and Pilates.
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That is so awesome to know. I will share that post with my younger daughter she has acne and she is so self-conscious.
The share will be appreciated Marjie. She’ll be helped I trust.
Xo!
I never thought it’s going to be this simple. I always thought of taking a pill or something. It is a nice and healthy way to have a healthy skin.
Exercises are so healthy and better than taking pills. I’ll go for them!
Hugs!
All forms of exercise help something or the else. Didn’t know something could also help with acne! Qigong sounds interesting. Will check it out.
Sure do! At least Qigong sounds so laid back, right?
Hugs!
What a great list of exercises for acne prone skin. It may be a great idea to share this kind of talk in high schools across the nation but then again many of them are already actively involved in sports.
Such a talk would definitely do Alvern. Teens can be super conscious of their skin especially when they get acne.
Cheers!
A good life hygiene does have a good impact in one’s skin. Running helped me a lot! I should try yoga though
Absolutely Corinne. You must love some good exercises. I’m coping here and I hope it becomes a thing too.
Xoxo!
I always heard exercise besides water is one of the best ways to detox your body and skin. My acne is now under control so it’s not as present as much but I still want to remain in shape. I’m grateful I read this post because it reminded me of Pilates and Yoga, which have been on my list of new exercises to try.
Thanks for the tips sis <3
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Good for you sis! It’s nice that your skin is in check and hope it’ll keep on getting even better, right?
Anyway, yoga has been on my list too! We gotta do this!
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I’ll have to show my daughter this article. She has terrible skin at the moment but never leaves the house. Maybe a run and get some fresh air about her will do her skin the world of good.
I’m sorry to hear that Lindsay. She should indeed catch some fresh air and do more exercises. That will help alongside treatment. She needs to smile!
Xoxo!
Wow! I had no idea exercise could have an effect on your skin. Well, other than making it incredibly sweaty, that is.
Haha! And sweating can be detoxifying Liz. I’m gonna keep on exercising, what about you?
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Exercise is a great way to release stress. It was proven that it makes you look and feel younger when you do it regularly.
You can say that again Farrah!
Cheers!
I never heard about Qigong. I need to explore it. I agree exercises is really helpful for the face. I need to start exercising again.
Way to go Shubh!
I have acne prone skin. And I have noticed that when I exercise routinely, my skin does look much healthier. I must try Qiqong too.
It’s nice that you already have a good experince with exercises Karen, Try Qigong too!
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This basically boils down to the fact that doing exercises and/or moving your body helps a lot in keeping your skin clear. I have tried Qi Gong and Tai Chi and it definitely helps with stress management.
Wow! Good for you Kristine; now we need to follow your steps!
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Oh my gosh…so you mean to tell me that even the breakouts in my face means I need to workout? hahahaha oh my gosh. the world is conspiring for me to get off my bum!
Haha! Yes Sigrid! It’s time to appreciate workouts since they are so detoxifying.
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I love the detoxifying exercises you have mentioned here. Great for those dealing with acne prone skin.
Great Stella!
Really great recommendations! I know Yoga can be amazing both body and to relieve stress. I know that for me stress does play a part on whether I get any stubborn acne.
Ikr…yoga can be so calming indeed…I’ve got to keep up with the yoga classes I promised myself.
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I practice 3 out of 5! Wohoo! Very interesting post thanks for sharing!
Wow! That’s awesome! Keep on…
I did not know that such methods had skin benefits as well. I guess another reason to start Yoga and meditation 🙂 I have been trying to start doing yoga since ages, yet I could never discipline myself enough for that.
Ankita! It’s time you now did it because exercises can be super good for the skin. Time for yoga girl!
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Interesting post – some great tips and advice here! I will definitely have to take some of this on board as I have very acne prone skin x
Please do so Becca now that you know your skin type.
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This is really interesting to know about the exercises for a beautiful acne prone skin I want to do yoga and more cardio.
Ikr…well, time to get that yoga a d cardio going Bindu!
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Exercise is a great way to detoxify and remove bad toxin. Sweating a lot also brings good skin after.
Absolutely Blair!