6 reasons why you NEED to remove your makeup before working out

Aug 10, 2016

Most of us are guilty of working out with a face full of makeup, right?

Whether it's down to a lack of time to remove it or the fact that you are a little self-conscious about your skin and you just know the gym is brimming with hotties, there are few women who can say hand-on-heart that they have never gone to the gym working a full foundation look.

We all know that we SHOULD remove makeup before getting all hot and bothered, but do you really know why?

1. It clogs your pores:

Which can lead to blackheads and dull looking skin.

2. Your skin needs to sweat AND breathe:

But when there is a barrier of makeup, creams and oil it can struggle to release perspiration and breathe.

3. When your skin cools down the pores tighten:

This in turn locks dirt and grime in.

4. It can cause redness and uneven tone:

When you are working out with makeup on the heat can become trapped under the skin which can cause flare ups like rosacea.

5. You are merely hiding a skin issue:

Most of us who wear makeup when working out either don’t have time to take it off or are self-conscious about our skin. However, covering up with makeup is merely masking the issue and in fact can make it worse.

6. You don’t need it: