Skin Care for Exercisers

Exercisers are prone to numerous skin problems caused by increased moisture or friction or damaging elements like cold, sunlight, and infection.

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Many skin afflictions, however, can be prevented by keeping the skin dry, clean, and protected.

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Let's start with the gym. The key word for skin at any time is hydration, but when it comes to aerobic exercise in a hot, stuffy environment such as a gym, drinking an adequate supply of water is not so much a matter of comfort as a matter of urgency. Without vigorous exercise, you normally lose about 2 liters(4 1/4 pints) of water a day, only some of it through perspiration. Adding a good sweaty session at the gym will significantly increase the volume lost.