15 Ways to AVOID Acne From Working Out!
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Brian Turner shares 15 essential tips for preventing acne while working out at the gym. As an experienced bodybuilder who has overcome severe cystic acne, Brian discusses practical strategies such as wiping down equipment, washing immediately after workouts, drinking more water, avoiding dairy-based protein powders, balancing electrolytes, and taking rest days. He also highlights the importance of sleep, proper skincare, and dietary awareness to maintain clear skin. Brian offers personalized recommendations for skincare products and emphasizes the need for consistent, mindful habits to avoid breakouts.
Takeaways
- πͺ Avoid direct skin contact with gym equipment to prevent bacteria and acne; always use a towel or shirt as a barrier.
- π§Ό Wipe down gym equipment before use to prevent sweat from transferring bacteria to your skin.
- πΏ Wash your face immediately after a workout with water to remove sweat and bacteria before it dries.
- π Shower as soon as possible after working out to cleanse your skin and prevent body acne.
- 𧴠Use a body cleanser with exfoliants like glycolic acid to help remove dead skin cells and prevent acne.
- π§ Hydrate more, especially when working out, as dehydration can lead to more breakouts.
- π Balance your sodium and potassium intake to help with hydration, which is crucial for preventing acne during intense workouts.
- π Take rest days to lower cortisol levels (the stress hormone), which can cause breakouts if elevated.
- π« Avoid dairy protein supplements like whey, as they can trigger acne, especially in those sensitive to dairy.
- β° Prioritize quality sleep to aid recovery and reduce breakouts, as lack of sleep can compromise your skin's health.
Q & A
What is the main concern discussed in the video?
-The main concern discussed in the video is how to avoid acne breakouts while working out at the gym, especially for those who engage in intense bodybuilding.
Why do people tend to break out more when they start going to the gym?
-People tend to break out more when they start going to the gym because of factors like increased calorie intake, higher hormone levels from lifting, exposure to bacteria on gym equipment, and sweating. These factors can aggravate acne.
What is the first tip provided to avoid gym-related acne?
-The first tip is to never lay your skin directly against gym equipment like benches. Always use a shirt or towel to protect your skin from bacteria on the equipment.
Why is it important to wipe down gym equipment before using it?
-Wiping down gym equipment is important because it removes germs and bacteria that can transfer to your skin through sweat, potentially causing breakouts.
How does sweat contribute to acne after a workout?
-Sweat contributes to acne because, if left on the skin, it can trap bacteria and clog pores. It's advised to wash your face and body immediately after working out to prevent this.
What kind of body cleanser is recommended for those prone to body acne?
-A body cleanser with exfoliating properties is recommended for those prone to body acne. The video mentions using a product called 'backne blaster,' which combines mechanical exfoliation with alpha hydroxy acids to remove dead skin cells and cleanse the skin.
How does hydration affect acne, especially for gym-goers?
-Proper hydration is crucial for gym-goers because working out increases water loss through sweat, and dehydration can lead to more breakouts. Drinking enough water helps maintain skin health and recovery.
What dietary advice is given to help reduce acne while working out?
-The advice includes balancing sodium and potassium intake to maintain hydration, avoiding dairy protein supplements like whey, and opting for plant-based protein powders to reduce acne caused by high levels of leucine and dairy allergies.
Why should gym-goers avoid whey protein supplements if they are prone to acne?
-Whey protein supplements are derived from dairy, which can trigger acne in many individuals. Dairy contains hormones and amino acids like leucine that can increase the likelihood of breakouts, especially for those allergic to dairy.
How does cortisol affect acne, and what can be done to manage it?
-Cortisol, the stress hormone, increases when the body is physically taxed, such as during intense workouts. Elevated cortisol levels can lead to more breakouts. Taking rest days and managing stress can help lower cortisol levels and reduce acne.
What is the role of cardio in preventing gym-related acne?
-Cardio helps improve circulation, hormone balance, and overall health, which can reduce acne. It is recommended to include at least 10-20 minutes of cardio daily to maintain healthy skin while working out.
Why is it important to take rest weeks for long-term skin and body health?
-Taking rest weeks allows the body to fully recover, including the central nervous and immune systems. Overtraining without rest can compromise these systems and lead to acne and other health issues.
Outlines
πͺ Tackling Gym-Related Acne Concerns
The speaker introduces the common concern of gym-goers developing acne due to increased physical activity and hormones. They share their personal experience of battling severe cystic acne while maintaining a rigorous bodybuilding routine for over 15 years. This video will cover 15 tips to avoid acne when working out, even though a slight increase in acne is expected with elevated hormones and calorie intake.
𧴠Gym Hygiene: Preventing Skin Contact with Equipment
Tip 1 emphasizes never laying bare skin on gym equipment, as gym surfaces are breeding grounds for bacteria that can cause body acne. To avoid this, the speaker recommends always using a shirt or towel to create a barrier between the skin and gym equipment.
π§Ό Cleaning Gym Equipment and Personal Hygiene
Tip 2 advises wiping down gym equipment before using it, as germs can transfer through clothing and cause acne. Tip 3 highlights the importance of washing your face immediately after working out to prevent sweat from drying and clogging pores, with a personal preference of using only water post-gym. Tip 4 extends this to the entire body, urging people to shower as soon as possible to prevent acne from sweat.
𧴠Exfoliating and Hydrating for Clearer Skin
Tip 5 suggests using a body cleanser, especially one that exfoliates dead skin cells and removes bacteria, to prevent body acne. The speaker recommends a specific product, Banishβs βBackne Blaster.β Tip 6 stresses the importance of staying hydrated to combat acne, especially during intense workouts that increase water loss and sodium intake.
π½ Balancing Sodium and Potassium for Skin Health
Tip 7 advises maintaining a balance of sodium and potassium to stay hydrated and avoid breakouts. Many people tend to either overconsume salt or avoid it entirely, but a balance is necessary for proper hydration, especially when working out intensely.
π Rest Days to Lower Cortisol and Prevent Acne
Tips 8 and 9 stress the importance of taking rest days and avoiding dairy protein supplements. Rest days help reduce cortisol, a stress hormone that can exacerbate acne. The speaker also advises avoiding whey protein, which is dairy-based and linked to breakouts, especially in those sensitive to dairy, and recommends plant-based alternatives.
π€² Avoiding Face Contact and Maintaining Sleep Hygiene
Tip 10 warns against touching your face during workouts due to bacteria transfer from gym equipment. Tip 11 underscores the importance of getting high-quality sleep, as it aids recovery, supports the immune system, and helps keep acne at bay. The speaker recommends creating a bedtime routine for better sleep quality.
π½ Analyzing Diet for Potential Acne Triggers
Tip 12 highlights how diet changes during muscle-building phases can cause breakouts. The speaker shares personal experience with consuming large quantities of foods like chicken, milk, and eggs and encourages viewers to evaluate their diet for acne triggers.
π Hormones and Supplements: Acne Risks
Tip 13 warns against using prohormones or steroids, which can increase testosterone and other hormones, leading to severe breakouts. The speaker explains that these supplements can cause long-term acne issues that are difficult to resolve.
πββοΈ The Importance of Cardio for Acne Prevention
Tip 14 encourages incorporating cardio into workouts. While bodybuilders may focus primarily on lifting, cardio helps with hormone regulation and circulation, which can reduce acne. The speaker notes that bodybuilders often experience clearer skin when they add regular cardio.
π Taking Rest Weeks for Full Recovery
Tip 15 emphasizes the importance of taking a rest week every few months to allow the central nervous system and body to fully recover. The speaker explains that constant training without rest can compromise the immune system and trigger acne, recommending a rest week every 4-5 months.
π Acne Program and Skincare Recommendations
The speaker wraps up by promoting their acne program, which offers a comprehensive guide to acne prevention and management. They also recommend Banish skincare products for treating acne scars and preventing future breakouts, emphasizing their use of fresh, cruelty-free, natural ingredients.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Acne
π‘Bodybuilding
π‘Bacteria
π‘Cleansing
π‘Rest Days
π‘Cortisol
π‘Hydration
π‘Plant-based Protein
π‘Steroids
π‘Exfoliation
Highlights
Brian Turner introduces himself and shares his experience with severe cystic acne and bodybuilding since he was 15.
Tip 1: Never lay your skin directly against gym equipment like benches to avoid body acne from bacteria.
Tip 2: Wipe down every piece of equipment before using it to prevent bacteria from transferring to your skin.
Tip 3: Wash your face immediately after lifting weights to prevent sweat from drying on your skin and causing breakouts.
Tip 4: Shower as soon as possible after your workout to remove sweat and bacteria from your body.
Tip 5: Use a body cleanser with exfoliants, such as Banishβs Backne Blaster, to remove dead skin and bacteria.
Tip 6: Stay hydrated to help prevent acne, especially when working out intensively and consuming more calories.
Tip 7: Balance sodium and potassium intake to maintain proper electrolyte levels and hydration.
Tip 8: Take regular rest days to avoid elevated cortisol levels, which can lead to breakouts.
Tip 9: Avoid dairy protein supplements like whey protein, which can trigger acne, and switch to plant-based alternatives.
Tip 10: Avoid touching your face while working out to prevent transferring gym bacteria to your skin.
Tip 11: Ensure you get enough high-quality sleep to allow your body to recover and prevent breakouts.
Tip 12: Track your diet and adjust if certain foods cause increased acne, especially when eating more to gain muscle.
Tip 13: Avoid steroids or pro-hormones, which can increase acne due to hormone imbalances.
Tip 14: Incorporate cardio into your routine to help with circulation and hormone control, reducing acne.
Tip 15: Take a rest week every few months to allow your body, including your skin, to fully recover.
Transcripts
so you want to start going to the gym
you want to start taking care of your
body but you're afraid you're going to
break out because we've all seen those
people who get hyper obsessed with the
gym and then start breaking out
everywhere on their face and on their
body well in this video I'm going to be
telling you 15 ways that you can
completely avoid that acne
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my name is Brian Turner and I have
struggled with extremely severe cystic
acne in the past and was able to
completely clear it up but something
that a lot of people don't know is that
I have been lifting since I was 15 years
old about 30 years old now so over half
of my life I've been doing hardcore
intense bodybuilding workouts and I had
a period of time where I broke out like
crazy and then I figured it out so that
I no longer break out while working out
at the gym I know this video is going to
be super useful because I wish I had
seen something like this when I started
working out at the gym before we get
into number one I want to be super clear
that when you work out you eat more
calories because you're growing your
hormones go up because you're lifting
and you are probably going to get some
level of acne a little bit more than
usual but you can avoid the other 95 of
acne that comes with going to the gym if
you don't do these 15 things so without
further Ado let's jump into number one
all right number one has to do with
actually being in the gym and number one
is never lay your skin directly against
a piece of equipment like a bench you do
not want to do this because there are so
many disgusting germs and I mean Beyond
things like ringworm and infections like
that there's a lot of bacteria and if
you're prone to body acne that can make
you break out so always lay a shirt or a
towel down if you're wearing some sort
of a top where your skin is exposed okay
number two is piggybacking off a number
one and that's wipe down every piece of
equipment before you lay down on it even
if you're wearing a shirt or a hoodie
where your Skin's not going to touch
that piece of equipment when you get
sweaty it will pick up those germs and
that bacteria on that bench and then as
you get more and more sweaty all that
bacteria will make its way through your
shirt and onto your skin so wipe it down
number three immediately wash your face
as soon as you're done lifting before
the sweat dries on your face now just
run straight over to the locker room and
wash your face with just some water now
you can use a cleanser or you cannot
it's up to you you kind of have to test
it out some people will break out more
if they're cleansing too often that's me
personally so I will only cleanse once
in the day and for me that's at the end
of the day to get all the products like
sunblock off of my face so after the gym
I will just use water okay number four
it's again piggybacking off of number
three but try and wash your body as
quick as possible so if you can take a
shower while at the gym and if you can't
do that then just try to get home as
soon as possible and wash your skin now
number five if you are prone to getting
body acne then you are definitely going
to want to use some sort of a body
cleanser I think a lot of people forget
about this they'll just use General soap
but it can really help to use something
that exfoliates so the one that I use is
banishes came out with a new product
called the back knee blasters this is a
body scrub that is both a mechanical
exfoliant so it has a scrub in there so
you're literally scrubbing dead skin
cells off but it also has a blend of
different Alpha hydroxy acids in there
like glycolic and Mal like and tartaric
acid and all of these acids are really
great at also sloughing off those dead
skin cells cleansing your skin getting
that bacteria off of it number six is to
drink more water I know you're probably
rolling your eyes have heard to hydrate
a bazillion times when it comes to acne
but if you are working out it's
especially true when you're working out
you're losing water right you're getting
hot you're sweating but then also your
muscles and your recovery require more
water and then on top of that when
you're eating more food which is going
to have more sodium you're going to need
more water when you are refilling the
glycogen stores in your muscles you're
gonna need more water I could keep
listing reasons why when you're lifting
intensely and exercising intensely
you're going to need more water than
when you aren't but if you are
dehydrated I guarantee you are going to
break out more so up your water number
seven consume more sodium and more
potassium now this again kind of
piggybacks on the last one but to become
more hydrated you need to get your elect
light levels correct and I think a lot
of people will either try to avoid salt
completely or they just over consume
salt but don't have any potassium you do
need to have these balanced otherwise
you're going to have a really hard time
staying hydrated so don't be afraid of
sodium in your diet but also have a
couple fruits here and there because
you're going to get a lot of potassium
for fruits number eight make sure you
are taking enough rest days per week I
suggest at least one but up to four and
the reason why is because as you are
taxing your body physically you are
going to release more of a hormone
called cortisol cortisol is the stress
hormone and when you don't do anything
to get that cortisol down when you just
continue to over exert and really go
crazy at the gym this is especially for
people who you know become very
obsessive and almost never take any rest
that cortisol is going to be extremely
elevated and you're going to have more
breakouts by just implementing a little
more rest especially if you're someone
who's all days 7 days a week no days off
implementing a rest day here and there I
guarantee you're gonna see a bit less
acne number nine avoid Dairy protein
supplements at all costs so when people
start lifting and they start trying to
build their muscles they oftentimes will
use a protein powder because it just
makes it easier to get more protein and
what's the one that everyone gets well
usually whey protein whey protein is a
derivative of milk and dairy and this
absolutely causes more acne in everybody
across the board but if you're someone
like me who is especially allergic to
Dairy this can cause extreme breakouts
this is one of the biggest reasons I had
cystic acne all over my face and as soon
as I took out all dairy products
immediately I saw an improvement and I
stopped getting cystic acne now every
time I share this people are immediately
asking well what can I use for a protein
powder then and the answer is super
simple just use a plant-based protein
powder I'm not telling you have to go
vegan or anything like that but by
having a plant-based protein powder
you're going to avoid quite a few
different things that are causing
breakouts but specifically an amino acid
called leucine which is extremely high
in dairy-based protein powders and is in
a more reasonable level with plant-based
protein it's still there but it's a lot
less and that's going to cause you to
break out a lot less the one that I
personally use is a company called veg
and the reason I really like them is
they have no artificial colors
sweeteners or preservatives and those
things are all things that cause
breakouts that you really should be
looking out for so if you want to use my
code it is brian10 gives you 10 off you
can go to vegbrien.com number 10 this is
going to seem so stupid obvious but
never touch your face now this is even
more important than the usual advice of
not touching your face and not popping
your pimples when you are at the gym and
you're in the middle of your workout and
you've been touching handles and
dumbbells and all sorts of different
equipment machines you your hands are
covered in everyone else's hands germs
people who have just used the bathroom
people who pick their nose grab their
butts people with much less hygiene than
you and your hands are now covered in
those same germs am I grossing you out
yet I hope so because I really want this
to come and sink into your brain because
I see people all the time scratching
their face touching their face if you
get an itch on your face itch it with
the back of your hand itch it with
anything but your fingertips and when
you are finished working out immediately
hand sanitize and wash those bad boys
with soap get all that bacteria off do
not touch your face with it number 11
focus on getting more and higher quality
sleep again another one I know sounds
really obvious but when you are over
exerting yourself and physically taxing
your body again you are going to need
more recovery and if you aren't allowing
your body enough time to recover well
not only are you not going to to grow as
well but it's also going to take away
from your body's ability to take care of
itself your immune system will be
compromised by you sleeping less but
working out more so go to bed a little
bit earlier have a schedule have a
routine like turning off the TV and your
cell phone 30 minutes 60 minutes before
you go to sleep having better quality
sleep will absolutely 100 improve your
gains and your skin number 12 take note
when you notice more breakouts of what
you've been eating lately so when we
start really training to gain muscle
obviously we're going to be eating more
food but oftentimes we're also going to
probably change the way that we've been
eating before we started lifting and a
lot of times we will put something in
our diet that we've never really had
before and we'll start breaking out but
for some reason I was the same way I
never really looked at my diet but then
if I was to actually analyze it man I'm
having 12 chicken thighs a day I'm
having a gallon of milk every I'm having
protein bars every day tons of protein
powder every day I'm having steak every
single day I'm having 12 to 15 eggs
every day that's what my diet used to be
back when my acne was at its worst and
I'm not saying that any one particular
food is going to cause everyone acne but
when you notice you start breaking out
more and you say oh man I wasn't having
a gallon of milk before let me take that
out you might see that that acne goes
away number 13. okay this one maybe is
the most obvious one but I still have to
say it avoid taking pro hormones or
steroids I don't even know if I really
need to expound on this one but I will
when you mess with your hormones you
definitely have a bigger chance of
breaking out and if you're taking
something like for hormones and steroids
which is going to increase your
testosterone and also a whole bunch of
other hormones in your body you are
going to break out period so a lot of
people are impatient and just want a
quick leg up but that can sometimes be
the spark that starts your acne that you
can not get rid of I've seen this
countless of times with dudes in the
industry they'll get covered in acne and
they never had it before number 14 do
cardio as well now I know not everybody
who's watching this video is is
bodybuilding or trying to gain muscle
but I do think a good majority of people
are lifting when we're talking about
going to the gym so if you're somebody
who is only lifting when you go to the
gym start implementing a little bit of
cardio at least 10 minutes you know 15
20 minutes daily because this is going
to help with your circulation it's going
to help with your hormone control it's
going to help with a bunch of stuff it's
also going to be really healthy for you
but this is definitely something that
I've seen a lot of really big
bodybuilders who are breaking out
Implement start doing daily cardio and
then their acne goes away so keep that
in mind okay I've got a few more things
to say but let me round up with number
15 which is make sure to take a rest
week every few months a lot of people
will get obsessed with the gym this guy
and then never want to take a week off
because it's so fun to lift it's so fun
to see progress and so they'll go months
months months years without taking rest
and it really adds up and a lot of times
your body isn't really fully able to
completely recover its central nervous
system and when that happens it can
compromise all sorts of other systems in
your body like your immune system and it
can cause you to have acne so if you
haven't taken a rest week in forever
just take a week off every four or five
months and see how much it improves your
skin I know a lot of you guys on this
channel don't actually really see my
body that much but I am absolutely in
love and obsessed with bodybuilding I've
lifted literally since I was 15 like
half my life and I have seen my acne
come and go based on different things
that I'm doing so that's why I really
wanted to share this video because I
feel like it could be really really
helpful if you found these tips useful I
highly recommend you check out my acne
program because this really is just the
tip of the iceberg there are so many
more things to keep track of and to you
take account for when it comes to
keeping your acne at Bay and my acne
program
www.theacnymethod.com seriously spells
it all out for you makes it super easy
and makes it so that you aren't spinning
your wheels confused instead you can
pinpoint what the causes of your acne so
that you can get rid of it and then of
course like I mentioned a few times in
this video if you are looking for the
skincare products that I use the ones
that I highly recommend definitely check
out banish banish is all small batch
made so everything has only been made
one week ago at the oldest so all the
active ingredients are still active
versus a lot of other products which
have been made years ago and have been
sitting on the shelf it's all also
cruelty free they also use only natural
ingredients it is really really great
for not only improving your acne scars
once you've gotten rid of your acne but
also for keeping mild to moderate acne
at Bay it has personally helped me so
much I highly recommend the body Blaster
the back knee Blaster that I talked
about as well as the all clear mint
cleanser for your face and then of
course the whole line in general is
super fire I literally used the entire
line so check it out you can use my code
Brian five or five dollars off on
banishbrind.com okay that's it a lot of
you guys have been asking me for this
video I finally made it I could
definitely make a part two if you guys
want so let me know in the comments
below but go Get Swole keep the acne at
Bay and hopefully this video can help
you do that give it a thumbs up if you
enjoyed it let me know what you do to
keep acne away while working out of the
gym in the comments below and subscribe
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see you beautiful people in the very
next video
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thank you
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