The Benefits of Exercise for the Skin

It's no secret that I love to exercise to reduce my stress!  I love running, bike riding, Zumba, you name it I've probably tried it.  Exercise isn't just good to manage your stress and weight but it's also great for your skin too. Exercise promotes healthy circulation in your skin that gives you a glow. By increasing blood flow, exercise helps nourish skin cells and keep them vital. "Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to working cells throughout the body, including the skin, says dermatologist Dr. Ellen Marmur. Contrary to some claims, exercise doesn't detoxify the skin. The job of neutralizing toxins belongs mostly to the liver. "But by increasing blood flow, a bout of exercise helps flush cellular debris out of the system," says Dr. Marmur ." Keep in mind with any toxins in your body, they need to be released so that toxicity may come out as a breakout in your skin & swelling.

When you do exercise you should also take care to drink 1-2 glasses of water.Drinking lots of water flushes the liver and lymphatic system. It's important to release those toxins and to keep your body hydrated. Keep in mind if you are exercising outside to take care to wear sunscreen a great organic option is 100% Pure Pomegranate SPF 20 http://www.edenorganix.com/100-PURE-ORGANIC-POMEGRANATE-ANTIOXIDANT-HYDRATION-SPF-15_p_302-139.html. Coola Suncare http://www.coolasuncare.com/ also some great options for organic suncare.

Skin conditions that can improve when stress is reduced include acne and eczema. Although researchers are still investigating the link between stress and skin, studies show that the sebaceous glands, which produce oil in the skin, are influenced by stress hormones.