08/11/2026
🏋️♀️ WORKOUTS + ACNE? Let’s talk about it. 💦
Exercise is great for your body and your overall health, but if you notice more breakouts after working out, your post-gym routine may be playing a role.
Sweat itself isn’t necessarily the culprit—it’s what can build up with sweat, plus friction and pressure from workout gear.
A few simple tips to help keep post-workout breakouts at bay:
💦 Cleanse after your workout when possible to remove sweat, oil, sunscreen, and makeup.
🚿 Shower and change out of sweaty clothes as soon as you can.
🎧 Pay attention to friction from hats, headbands, helmets, tight clothing, and equipment.
🧼 Keep your workout gear clean, especially anything that regularly touches your skin.
✨ Choose non-comedogenic skincare and makeup if you’re acne-prone.
And remember—you don’t have to stop working out because of acne! If your breakouts are persistent, painful, or leaving behind dark spots or scars, a dermatologist can help.
💙 Ready to get your skin back on track?
📞 Apex Dermatology | 818-889-2739
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Save this post for your next workout 🏋️♀️ and send it to your gym buddy!
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