All-Over Glow
Think of sweat as your body’s AC.
Even when you’re camped on the couch, moisture evaporates from your skin to help cool you.
Enter phase two of your sexy sweatathon.
Fake a flush: More than just cheeks get pink during a workout.
Hoops, Ippolita
So-Soft Skin
Drenched from your session?
What you see: super luminous skin as light bounces off it more evenly.
No black eyes: Boxing (or any cardio) beats dark circles.
Your increased heart rate flushes blood to the area so you look bright-eyed.
A cold rollerball, like Garnier Skin Renewal Anti-Dark-Circle Roller, $13, mimics the effect nicely.
Bra and shorts, Adidas by Stella McCartney.
Fitness bracelet, Nike.
Studs, Effy Jewelry
Squeaky-Clean Pores
Think sweat causes acne?
(Well, unless you never wash your face.
Which is gross.)
It’s the same reason facialists steam your skin pre-extraction.
Basically, you’re getting a free facial and a killer calorie burn.
Germs on the run: Sweat contains antimicrobial proteins that attack rash-causing bugs before they sneak into skin.
Bra and shorts, Onzie Active Apparel.
Fitness bracelet, Nike
Milk the Benefits
Don’t skip your cooldown.
After you wrap up, rinse with warm, not chilly, water, then rub in moisturizer.
“The increased temperature helps lotion absorb better,” he says.
And well-hydrated skin is radiant!
The pits: Workout sweat doesn’t actually stink.
