The good, bad and ugly about the marriage between your skincare and exercise routines

We all know exercise is good for many reasons, but how good is it for your skin?

Buzz60's Chloe Hurst weighs in:

Let's start with the good

According to HuffPost, raising your heart rate and improving blood circulation helps to provide oxygen and nutrients to the skin. These promote the development of collagen that functions to prevent aging, and instead rebirths new glowing skin cells.

HuffPost also reports that the anti-inflammatory effects of exercise can also play a positive role in promoting radiant skin. However, further research to prove this is required. 

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Now the bad

Insider reminds us that not all exercises can benefit your skin. For example, if you're training outdoors, you may be increasing your risk of sun damage.

If you fit into this category, make sunscreen your new best friend. Insider also suggests chafing and rashes can occur in the folds of your skin from friction and moisture build-up.

And the not-so-ugly

Makeup won't help your skin when you exercise, so leave it at home.

Source: HuffPost 

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