Apparently, exercise can not only helps us in losing weights, in tuning our body, but also helps greatly with our skin. Exercising increases blood circulation and help deliver sufficient nutrients to our skin. It makes our body to sweat more which can help with elminating toxins from our body which also helps in acne control. We usually drink more water during and after exercise, which helps to hydrate our skin. Also, I find that exercising helps to de-stress after a long day of hard work in the office. People say also that exercise can help with acne due to reduction in release of hormones. I have acne prone skin and I have been exercising for years. I stopped exercising for a few months in the past due to the need to move to another place to live and at the end, I suffered from major acne breakouts. Part of the causes may be due to stress but I think exercise did help to control my acne problems. Overall, there are so many benefits to exercising that it should definitely be part of our life routine.
More resources:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/guide/exercise-your-body-your-skin
http://digghealth.com/habitsthat-skin-age-faster/
Tags: aerobics, exercise, health, healthy skin, skin care, workout
March 7, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Keeping in shape can help fight acne by fighting off negative stress levels that can come from negative self-esteem and depression. However, some safeguards need to be in place to ward off acne that can result from your workout routines.