Beauty

Exercise Your Way To Better Skin

I am a firm believer that getting the body moving is key in achieving gorgeous, healthy skin. Read more to find out how exercise makes all the difference...

Image Credit @ Camilla Akrans for Numero

Exercise has a big impact on the way we feel and look, but often the benefits of exercise are mainly focussed on improving the shape and tone of our body – but did you know that exercise is also super important for achieving good skin too?

Exercise helps to increase blood flow and circulation in the body, which are an important part of maintaining healthy skin function. As you exercise, your body temperature rises, your blood vessels dilate and you send blood rushing to the surface of the skin – this process also makes the body sweat which the oldest and most natural way of flushing toxins out of the body.

Image Credit @ Camilla Akrans for Numero

CAN EXERCISE MAKE ME LOOK YOUNGER?

Essentially, the good news is yes!
Good circulation reduces cellulite and plumps up the skin making it look more radiant and youthful. As we age, skin loses its plumping, youthful layer of fat – if you exercise the right way you can build up muscle to create that volumising effect. Do resistance training like lunges and press-ups.

Post Workout: Skin

Decleor Aroma Cleanse

Always be sure to cleanse the skin after working out. This Decleor one is gentle on the skin and uplifting for the senses

Jurlique

This Jurlique mist uses natural rosewater and is perfect for refreshing and toning the skin after cleansing

Tata Harper Regenerating Moisturiser

Tata Harper’s Organic Replenishing moisturiser is super nourishing on the skin and ideal for rebalancing post workout

Image Credit @ Camilla Akrans for Numero

HOW DOES EXERCISE HELP SKIN?

Exercising increases blood flow and improves circulation which aides the body in carrying toxins away from the surface of the skin. Exercise also works to naturally decrease stress; if stress builds up in the body, then it translates into free radicals which are a key cause of skin ageing.

WENDY YOGA

Post Workout: Body

Mio Workout Wonder

Ideal for pre and post workout, this gel boosts muscles into action and has an effective cooling effect to help them repair faster

Rodial Arm Sculpt

This sculpting gel works to tighten and firm the skin to boost your workout results

Sarah Chapman Bodylift

This massager stimulates circulation and aides the body’s lymphatic drainage resulting in smoother looking skin

SOME OF MY FAVOURITE WORKOUTS

  • BODY BY SIMONE
  • FRAME
  • THE SKINNY BITCH COLLECTIVE
  • THE VERTUE METHOD
  • THE LIGHT CENTRE YOGA

For recipe ideas to refuel after exercise and boost the skin, check out Eat Beautiful.

© Wendy Rowe. All Rights Reserved.