How to Get Rid of Acne & Scars by Exercise

Exercising can improve your skin.

Have you been trying to hide from your acne and the scars it has left behind? Acne scars can be difficult to get rid of, and when you are stressed out or not cleansing your face properly, acne can be reoccurring. To prevent acne and keep your skin healthy, it's important to detoxify your body. Exercising on a regular basis can have an impact on your skin's quality.

Instructions

1. Perform cardiovascular exercises like running, walking, biking, skiing or skating every day for at least 20 minutes. These exercises enable you to burn fat and sweat. Sweating is your body's natural way of detoxifying itself, so your pores will be able to clear up.

2. Exercise between the low and high end of your heart rate zone, because you will burn more fat. Calculate your target heart rate zone by using an online calculator (see Resources below). Once you know your zone, wear a heart monitor every time you exercise. Burning fat calories will make your skin tone, and you will less likely be able to see your acne scars.

3. Practice yoga or Pilates to focus your mind and stretch the body. Acne is often a form of stress that gets expressed on the outside of the body. Stretching and relieving pressure in parts of your body can help you relax, which can calm the skin too.

4. Cleanse your body after every exercise routine. If you don't shower after you have been sweating, you defeat the purpose of the detoxification. Use an astringent and a cleanser to ensure that you have removed all of the dirt, sweat and bacteria from your pores.

Tips & Warnings

• Exercise with friends that will keep you motivated.

• Drink plenty of water to keep your skin firm and hydrated.

• If you don't cleanse your body after exercising, you will most likely make your acne issue worsen.

Resources

• Target Heart Rate Calculator at the Mayo Clinic