Skin Care

5 Surprising Ways Exercise Affects Your Skin

Your daily sweat sesh impacts your complexion more than you think

by Melanie Rud Chadwick | COMMENT

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It Can Up the Risk of Sunburn Since you now know that exercise may help keep you looking baby-faced, the last thing you want to do is counteract those amazing anti-aging effects with too much sun exposure: "Sun exposure during outdoor exercise will lead to faster aging and higher risk of skin cancer," says Greenfield. And while slathering up with a sunscreen is a must (duh), "You need to be extra careful about reapplying, since sweating makes it even harder for sunscreens to stay on," cautions Peter Lio M.D., clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Northwestern University. Choosing a waterproof, sweatproof option is obviously best; try the new Shiseido Sports BB Broad Spectrum SPF50+ With WetForce Technology, $38, which has the added benefit of a slight tint. Still, even those formulas can slide off with excess sweat, says Greenfield, who suggests pairing that with UPF clothing and a wide-brimmed hat for extra protection.

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