Does Sweating Help Clean Your Skin?

Interesting question. The answer is YES, sweating helps clean your skin.

While sweating is beneficial for your skin, not all sweat is created equal. It’s not the same to sweat because of the sauna or because of a workout session.

So, which one is better?

If you picked the workout session, congratulations! It's the right option. The thing is, the sauna doesn’t take any effort. Conversely, when there’s an effort blood circulation increases bringing more oxygen.

Increased blood circulation and oxygen supply to the skin are clearly visible in the reddening of the skin during exercise. More oxygen and nutrients in the skin also mean improved cell growth, which is reflected in an increased renewal rate of the cells.

High intensity workouts are ideal for your skin. Don't be scared by the “high intensity” part: it's subjective! (You also could just have sex.)

The moment after you have exercised is also a great moment to apply skincare products. Of course you need to make sure your skin is perfectly clean before you apply anything, as sweating is beneficial, but it's still dirt on your face.

I wonder if more people would feel encouraged to exercise if it was better known that exercising is beneficial for the skin. It's not the main reason why I exercise, but it's certainly lovely to know it helps my face look brighter and cleaner too.

Hope this helps!