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For some, a good workout is as much a part of a daily routine as morning coffee or the evening news. For others, the gym isn’t quite as routine, but you do what you can. Regardless of the frequency or intensity of your workouts, an exercise routine should leave you with that perfect feeling of exhaustion and satisfaction, and of course a little sweaty. Toned muscles and a healthy disposition are great byproducts of physical exercise, but sweat-clogged pores definitely are not. Follow this workout-specific skin care routine to ramp up your fitness while avoiding unwanted breakouts. Step One: Remove Your Makeup It may seem like an old wives’ tale but sweating with a full face of makeup is a great way to introduce bacteria, dirt, and oil into your pores. The real damage comes not from the actual workout, but from mixing makeup with sweat, bacteria, dirt, and letting it sit on your face afterwards. Although it might be a hassle to remove and then reapply makeu...

When dealing with blemishes, breakouts, or cystic acne, finding a skincare routine that fits your face can take some research. Choosing to use face oil for acne and oily skin might seem counterintuitive, trying to fight the overproduction of sebum with more oil. However, some face oils contain anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and antioxidant properties without the toxins or parabens that traditional acne skincare can have. Toners balance oily skin and hydrate at the same time, providing the moisture that your skin needs without clogging pores. Combining a face oil and toner into your daily skincare ritual creates a dual-powered fight to clear congestion, heal infection, and revive vibrancy in your skin. Start your morning routine by cleansing your face with an acne face wash with ingredients like black willow bark extract, coconut, and green tea seed oil. These antibacterial and antioxidant properties create a clean base for your toner and face oil to work. ...