Swimming, jogging, cycling, water
aerobics, cardio challenges, fast walking and power yoga, among several others,
are the buzzwords today in a world that is getting increasingly
health-conscious. Squat, crunch, lift, jump or run, you do wonders for your
health and keep your body fit and toned.
That is not all. Did you know there
is a lovely special benefit of exercising your body? That’s fabulous skin,
which you and I would love to get. Yes, exercise not only makes your body
strong but also your skin radiant: more follows.
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Exercise
nourishes skin
Working up a good sweat is like
getting a mini facial. Your skin pores dilate and the sweat flushes out trapped
dirt and oil. When you get your heart pumping, the skin gets a good dose of
oxygenated blood that nourishes your skin.
The improved blood flow supplies
nutrients to the skin, perking up in turn collagen production that makes your
skin soft and supple. Exercise also releases happy hormones that give your skin
a natural glow.
Eases
off wrinkles
As you age, the top outer layer of
your skin becomes drier and denser, and the layer just below the surface begins
to lose elasticity. Loose and sagging skin gives away easily your age. Well,
Botox and other advanced skin treatments could be the next best alternative.
On the other hand, if you are in the
initial stages of skin aging, or looking for cost-effective solutions, you can
start doing moderately strenuous activities like cycling or jogging. Face yoga
is yet another choice that fitness specialists suggest in order to let no flab
into your neck and facial muscles.
Keeps acne
at bay
Stress and acne go together. Physical
activity in any form improves blood flow and releases feel-good hormones that
help bust your anxieties. This in turn makes you feel good, which by itself
helps ward off acne outbreak. Moderate aerobic exercises like brisk walking,
swimming, jogging, rowing and playing tennis do work their magic on your
overall physical and mental well being.
Post-workout
skin care
Remember: sweat from exercise can
irritate your skin. It is most important for you to wash up and bathe, if you
are acne-prone. Carry some gentle fragrance-free wipes when you hit the gym.
Wiping your face and taking a shower post workout is important to prevent sucking
back into skin pores of dirt and dead cells.
Go on a
skin-friendly diet
Eating your way to gorgeous skin ensures
better outcomes than pampering your skin with beauty products. Combining
exercise with a skin-friendly diet will definitely work wonders on your skin.
Reduce sugar as much as possible.
Swap refined and processed foods with
fruits and vegetables of different colors. Make green juice your daily food
buddy to feed your skin inside out.
Make sure to strike a healthy balance
adding carbs and proteins. Drink adequate amounts of water to help flush out
toxins. Supplement your diet with skin-toning omega-3 fatty acids found in
walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds and sardines.
Foods like almond butter, sweet
potatoes, carrots, cantaloupe, pumpkin and wheat germ keep you charged with
vitamins A and E. Keep your skin firm and supple; increase your vitamin C
intake, including foods like strawberry, citrus fruits, kale, bell pepper and
broccoli.
A note of caution: you may not see in
a day the positive outcomes of exercise. If you feel your skin is well past the
stage of regaining its young look, it is best to consult a qualified aesthetic medicine expert for effective, heartening
solutions.
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