How to care for your skin before and after a running marathon

Physical activity in the fresh air is useful and pleasant. But some circumstances can spoil the mood. We have prepared for you a guide to skin care before and after the competition.

Bold shine

During physical exertion, the skin actively emits sweat, which, when mixed with makeup, deodorant and pollution accumulated during the day, is fraught with clogging of pores, inflammation and the formation of acne.

Therefore, before a marathon, it is necessary to thoroughly cleanse the skin of all unnecessary:

  • for face wet wipes or micellar water are suitable;

  • for body – soft gel or scrub designed for frequent use.

At the end of the run, repeat the procedure.

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Dryness

Another problem for marathon runners is dry skin. Ultraviolet radiation and wind deprive the skin of moisture, contributing to the appearance of peeling and even cracks. To prevent this, apply a protective moisturizer after cleansing before and after your run. Choose light, fast-absorbing products with aloe, hyaluronic acid – they do not clog pores.

In cold weather and high winds, apply cream with shea butter, silicones, lipids and provitamin B5 to exposed skin.

Sports activities improve metabolism, make blood flow to the tissues and saturate them with oxygen, so after the race it’s time for special products with vitamins and plant extracts: their effect will be as deep as possible. Also, after a workout, anti-cellulite body creams and other weight loss products work better.

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Solar burns

A marathon is a rather long stay in the open air, which means that prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays cannot be avoided. So a full-fledged care will not do without sunscreens and sprays.

Choose products with a light texture, broad spectrum (UVA and UVB) and high SPF (at least 30). Wear special dark glasses and a hat with a visor. All this will help to avoid not only burns, but also premature aging of the skin.

Sun protection essential for a marathon runner

In cloudy weather, type B rays are blocked (check the UV index in the weather forecast), but wind and clouds do not interfere with type A radiation. By the way, it is A-rays that penetrate deep into the dermis and cause premature aging of the skin. Remember to apply sunscreen even when the sky is cloudy.

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Skin care instructions before and after running

Before

  1. Clear facial skin with makeup remover wipes and micellar water, take a shower.

  2. Apply moisturizing cream.

  3. Protections skin from ultraviolet radiation using products with SPF.

After

  1. Clear face and body skin from sweat and excess sebum.

  2. Apply moisturizing face cream and modeling – on problem areas of the body.

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Funds overview

For face

  • Cleansing wipes for face and eye area “Endless freshness”, L’Oréal Paris impregnated with a composition with Gallic rose extract, which soothes the skin, and lotus extract, which has a moisturizing and regenerating effect.

  • Micellar make-up remover 3-in-1 Normaderm, Vichy gently cleanses oily, problematic skin. Mineral thermal water in the composition soothes, and zinc is known as a component with sebum-regulating properties.

  • Moisturizing gel-cream for the face without oils Ultra Facial Oil Free Gel-Cream, Kiehl’s contains glycoprotein antarcticin and provides protection against dryness, free radicals, reduces oiliness and visibility of pores.

For body

  • Nourishing Body Scrub “Precious Beauty Scrub”, Garnier gently exfoliate dead cells with cupuaçu tree seeds, while a complex of four oils nourishes the skin and strengthens its protective functions.

  • Spray veil for face and body Anthelios XL with a very high degree of protection SPF 50+ / 25 PPD, La Roche-Posay provides enhanced photostable protection against the negative effects of UVA / UVB rays, burns and allergic reactions to the sun, as well as the prevention of photoaging and pigmentation due to the complex work of vitamin E and a filter system including Mexoryl XL.

  • Concentrate to reduce visible cellulite Celluli Eraser, Biotherm with caffeine and coralline algae extract promotes a drainage effect – as a result, the skin in problem areas is smoothed.

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