Working up a sweat in the gym or down the park might give you a great looking body, but many people find that sports do not help their skin condition and can cause breakouts and dryness. Here are some top sports that will not only keep your body fit, but also your skin.
Surfing. Aside from the benefits of the sun (which is mentioned later), surfing can have some wonderful benefits on tired or blemished skin. The fresh sea air acts to cleanse pores of many chemicals and toxins that are found in town environments. Coastal air was actually a prescription of doctors for a long time as a treatment for a whole host of illnesses and skin conditions. Secondly, when you’re surfing the salt water and sand particles act to gently exfoliate the skin and leave it soft and looking brand new. Who needs a spa day when you have the ocean to look after you?
Golf. Among other things, stress is a major contributor to poor skin complexion. During high levels of anxiety, the body’s hormones become imbalanced and pores tend to produce more natural oils than needed. The excess oils have the result of blocking the skin pores and creating the perfect oxygen-free environment for bacteria to grow, which in turn leads to spots. Sports such as golf have been proven to combat high stress levels and the physiological side effects that come with it, and regular golf players have some of the lowest stress levels of all sports performers. So if your skin is in need of some relaxation from all those intensive beauty products, your local golf course is the place to go.
Skiing. The sun has been proved by scientists to have dramatic positive effects on the skin (if used sensibly). It is even prescribed by some doctors to help with conditions such as acne and eczema. That said, catching some rays often involves get hot and sweaty at the same time, which is not what the skin needs at all. Winter sports are one way to get some exposure to the sun's rays without getting all hot and sweaty and blocking the pores with the oils you're trying to avoid. For sports-friendly skincare beauty gifts visit this great spa.