What kind of exercise should I do if I have acne? Scientific exercise can help you relieve skin problems
Recently, topics such as "Can you exercise if you have acne?" and "The relationship between exercise and acne" have sparked heated discussions on social media. Many fitness enthusiasts are obsessed with whether exercise will worsen acne, while dermatologists emphasize the positive role of scientific exercise in improving skin condition. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with exercise suggestions for combing acne.
1. Analysis of the relationship between exercise and acne
Exercise itself does not directly cause acne, but inappropriate exercise habits may aggravate skin problems. The following are the TOP3 issues that netizens are most concerned about:
| FAQ | Professional answers |
|---|---|
| Will sweating clog pores? | Sweat itself does not cause acne, but mixed with oils and bacteria may cause inflammation |
| Is wearing a mask more likely to cause acne when exercising? | Yes, friction + hot and humid environment may induce “mask acne” |
| Will strength training worsen acne? | There is no direct correlation, but a high-protein diet may affect some people |
2. Recommended exercise types and intensity
According to the recommendations of dermatologists, you can give priority to the following exercises when you have acne:
| exercise type | Reasons for recommendation | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Yoga/Pilates | Regulate endocrine and relieve stress | Avoid direct facial contact with the mat |
| swimming | Low temperature environment reduces sweating | Rinse immediately after swimming to avoid chlorine residue |
| brisk walk/jog | Promote metabolism | Choose early morning/evening time to avoid exposure to the sun |
| resistance training | Increase overall metabolic rate | Clean your face promptly after training |
3. Golden rules for skin care before and after exercise
Based on the recent popular skin care notes from Xiaohongshu, the following key points are summarized:
1.Before exercise:Remove makeup and apply oil-free sunscreen lightly (essential for outdoor sports)
2.In motion:Use a clean towel to absorb sweat and avoid repeated wiping
3.After exercise:Complete cleansing in 15 minutes and use moisturizer with ceramides
4. Recommendations for recent popular sports and skin care products
According to Douyin’s sales data in the past seven days, these products are the most discussed:
| product type | Popular products | core selling point |
|---|---|---|
| Sports cleansing | A certain brand of amino acid cleansing mousse | pH5.5 weakly acidic formula |
| Sweat-absorbent headband | A sports brand sweatband | 3D three-dimensional woven structure |
| Portable spray | A certain cosmeceutical hot spring water spray | Selenium contains anti-inflammatory |
5. Special reminder from experts
1. Avoid high-intensity training during severe acne attacks
2. Shared equipment in the gym may spread Propionibacterium acnes and must be cleaned after contact.
3. Research has found that regular exercise can make sebaceous gland secretion more balanced (data source: 2023 "Journal of Clinical Dermatology")
Conclusion:It has been scientifically proven that moderate exercise combined with correct care can not only improve acne problems, but also improve skin barrier function. Choose an exercise method that suits you, and remember the principle of "timely cleansing + moderate moisturizing", and exercise will become a good helper for skin care!
(Note: The statistical period of this article is from November 1 to 10, 2023, based on the popularity analysis of Weibo, Xiaohongshu, Douyin and other platforms)
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