Theres something so gratifying about taking a hot yoga class.
Maybe its the way my muscles open with ease or the way my breath deepens almost automatically.
Whatever the case, Ive been hooked on hot yoga since day one.
For some, it has some less-than-desired effects heated yoga can have on your complexion.
Why hot yoga may make some people break out.
“Hot yoga can be absolutely amazing for the body and skin.
Essentially: Heated yoga can cause increased inflammation in the body.
Because acne is inflammation, this causes even more unwantedbreakouts and unappealing marks.
So, whats a yogi to do?
Use a natural cleanser.
Anatural cleanserwas key for helping me neutralize and clean the skin.
), so you may only be able to tolerate once or twice a day.
However, never workout in your makeupit will make the breakouts worse.
Ice your face with tea tree oil.
Out of all the changes I made to my skin-care regimen, this one made the biggest difference.
After cleansing, take one to two minutes to rub an ice cube across your face.
For acne-prone skin, Maloney recommends adding this into your skin-care routine every morning and night.
Your face will thank you after!
Go for cold water.
Sometimes you dont have access to a tray of ice cubesI know I dont!
You may be chugging water during class, but what about before and after?
Dehydration adversely affects your skin by making it overly dry.
Use a natural moisturizer.
As someone with oily skin, when I was a teen I avoided moisturizer like the plague.
It wasnt until I met with my aesthetician that I realized how crucial moisturizer is to balancing the skin.
This vicious cycle actually causes more breakouts.
For me, I stick toFace Realitys Hydrabalance Geland apply it every night after icing my face.
If youre looking for a new moisturizer, look for brands, like this one, that are noncomedogenic.
