Post-workout glow is the next best thing after a sun-kissed look, am I right? Yet, physical activities can come with unwanted consequences, like smeared makeup, skin sensitivities and acne breakout. You might be wondering how to care for your skin after gym, barre class or bouldering session – we got you covered, find the best tips for post-training skincare.

If you’ve had a long day at work, most likely your skin has already been sitting for hours under skincare and makeup. Before hitting the gym, you want to make sure your beautiful pores are not predestined to get clogged and cause inflammation. First step of any workout skincare routine starts before the exercise to prevent breakouts, and you want to keep it simple.

Remove heavier makeup with The One makeup remover that gently sweeps away even waterproof eye makeup and leaves the skin smooth and refreshed. On the days you’re wearing lighter makeup reach for all-in-one micellar cleanser, toner and makeup remover by Diamond Cellular – formulated to remove impurities, and leave your skin radiant, rejuvenated. Best ingredient to prevent sweat and exercise-induced acne is antimicrobial salicylic acid. Pure Skin’s gentle cleanser will do exactly that, gently remove excess oiliness and impurities. Your skin will feel calm, balanced without excessive drying.

When you go into a workout you don’t want to apply a rich moisturiser, keep it light with Pure Skin’s mattifying and cooling lotion. The oil-free consistency provides hydration while preventing clogged pores, blackheads or blemishes. Your skin will feel harmonised, soft and fitness ready.

After a sweaty class the focus is on cleansing the skin from all extra perspiration and restoring its natural balance. Post-workout skin can be sensitive and easily exposed to tiny abrasions. Meaning the top layer of the skin can get damaged if we scrub or exfoliate too extensively. Pick on gentle acids and products that are suitable for your skin type.

Cleansing is an absolute must to prevent post-workout acne, blemishes, and general oiliness. Here we don’t rely on just makeup removers but want to give our pores a proper wash. Either take a cleanser based on salicylic acid you used before or grab Optimals’ Clarifying Cleanser. Its foamy texture removes sebum, soothes and leaves your skin refreshed. As a bonus, the cleanser promotes an even, radiant complexion to enhance your post-exercise glow even more.

Stay in the momentum with Pure Skin’s 5-minute clay mask to keep excess oiliness at bay. The purifying mask targets and prevents blemishes, soothes the skin and leaves a matte finish. Use it bi-weekly after a wash to deep cleanse.

Hydration sets us up for success for the rest of the day, or night. If you have errands to run or friends to meet, go for a light Novage+ Multi-Active Day Cream with SPF30. Suitable for all skin types, the moisturiser protects and strengthens the skin barrier and intensely hydrates by fighting multiple signs of ageing, all at once. You’ll notice your skin being healthy, well-hydrated and vibrantly firm.

Let Diamond Cellular treatment restore your skin during beauty sleep. This high-performing treatment targets fine lines and wrinkles, helps to redefine facial contours and improves cellular turnover. Waking up you’ll see a bright, replenished and youthful-looking complexion.

During physical exertion we can unconsciously flex our facial muscles and keep tension in different parts of the face, especially the jaw. You stretch and relax your body after every workout and your face deserves the same treatment. Take a few minutes to relax facial muscles completely, massage with upwards strokes as you apply your face cream. Focus on the area around your mouth, eyes, forehead and temples and slide your index and middle finger along the facial contours. Gently stretch your neck to left and right and then diagonally.