Emme Burg
03-18-25
Sweat Equity – How Sweat Impacts the Skin
Episode 61

"Sweat itself isn’t the bad guy—it’s what happens when it sits on your skin too long that causes trouble!"


Let’s be real—sweating is just a part of life. Whether it’s from an intense workout, a stressful moment, or stepping outside on a hot day, we all do it. But have you ever wondered what all that sweat is actually doing to your skin? Is it helping you achieve that healthy glow, or is it secretly causing those pesky breakouts? In today’s episode, we’re breaking it all down: how sweat really impacts your skin, the pros and cons, and how to protect your skin while still enjoying all the benefits of a good sweat session!
Episode Highlights
- How Sweat Affects Your Skin: Discover how sweat can benefit your skin—but also why it may lead to breakouts, irritation, and premature aging if not properly managed.
- Pre- and Post-Workout Skincare Tips: Discover the best ways to protect your skin before and after sweating to keep it clear and glowing.
- Game-Changing Tips for Managing Sweat: From staying hydrated and icing techniques to choosing the right workout gear to prevent body breakouts.
Links Mentioned
- Read the blog on pre- and post-workout skincare routines
- Learn more about biotin & breakouts
- Discover why Hypochlorous Acid Spray is NOT a substitute for cleansing
- My favorite Tinted Mineral SPF 40 for outdoor workouts
- Skincare Travel Set
- Kirkland Fragrance-Free Baby Wipes
- Water Wipes Baby Wipes
- Silken Wipes
- Mayo Clinic. Sweating and Body Odor: Symptoms and Causes. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sweating-and-body-odor/symptoms-causes/syc-20353895
- American Academy of Dermatology. How Your Workout Affects Your Skin. Available at: https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/routine/workout-affect-skin
- Birch-Machin MA, Bowman A. Oxidative Stress and Ageing. British Journal of Dermatology. Available at: https://academic.oup.com/bjd/article-abstract/175/S2/26/6616318
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