beauty
/ by Felicia Taghizadeh
dead cells that have built up.
Skin Shape Up Tips for before and after workouts
strengthen your skin’s ability to prevent and repair damage from pollution, sweat, and chemicals. Your multitasking moisturizer should contain vitamin C, cutting down on the number of products in your gym bag. Serums packed with additional minerals like Ferulic and vitamin E are worth their weight in gold.
If you are still getting after that New Year’s resolution to get your body in shape, then congratulations! Not everyone can keep up with their fitness commitments. Now is a great time to build on your success and optimize a part of you that you probably pay a little less attention to — your skin. With these few additions to your pre- and post-workout routine, your skin will be in top shape!
Hydrate and moisturize First, keep chugging water. Hydration is the foundation for both a superior workout and glowing skin. When you hydrate, you enable your cells to perform optimally, whether they are building muscle or skin. Drinking about
half your body weight in ounces every day will ensure that your skin retains elasticity, minimizing the appearance of wrinkles. On the outside, it also helps to apply a moisturizer at least twice a day. There are several multi-tasking moisturizers on the market that improve
your skin barrier, infuse vitamins, and add potent peptides that give your skin a boost. Add vitamin C If you are seriously committed to your workout, you probably make sure that you get enough vitamins. But when was the
last time you thought about Vitamin C for your skin? Vitamin C serums may seem like an extra and unnecessary step but are actually one of the best ways to reduce environmental stressors for your skin. A potent antioxidant, vitamin C applied topically will
Always cleanse Once you’ve finished your workout you may be tempted to take a quick shower and get on to the next part of your day. But please, please make sure you wash your face. Don’t just splash some water on it. Use a face wash with a light exfoliant, like glycolic acid, to help remove the sweat, dirt, and
Use retinoids Hopefully your arms won’t be too tired for a few evening healthy skin steps. Wash your face, again. Next, make sure that you use a retinoid serum. Just like you need protein to build muscle, you need retinoids to build healthy skin. These vitamin A derivatives help your cells turn over faster and increase the blood flow and collagen production in your skin. With the addition of a retinoid, your skin may look more vibrant and have less wrinkles and fine lines. Look for a skin cream that contains retinoids or purchase a retinol serum. Apply a few drops before bed and let the heavy lifter go to work. Lather sunscreen Lastly, no skin care routine is complete without sunscreen. If your workout takes you outside, in the pool, near a window, or involves breathing, then sunscreen is essential. UV A and B rays increase the speed of cellular degeneration. Sun exposure of any kind makes your skin look old faster. Choose a mineral sunscreen as these products contain fewer synthetic chemicals, form a physical barrier to the sun, and usually last longer than chemical sunscreens. Technology has improved so you won’t have that whitish tinge that was a byproduct of older mineral sunscreens.
Felicia Taghizadeh is the director of operations at Arizona Facial Plastics, which is the leading plastic surgery practice and med spa in Phoenix. Dr. Farhan Taghizadeh and his wife Felicia opened Arizona Facial Plastics in October 2016 where they specialize in plastic surgery, sexual rejuvenation, skin care, and overall aesthetics. www.arizonafacialplastics.com.
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