The Busy Girl's Guide to Post-Workout Skin Care

If there's one thing we busy girls don't always - read: never - have time for, it's fiddling with our post-workout skincare routine... especially when we barely have time to walk. to the gym. However, skincare is high on our priority list, so we make it work with a quick yet effective post-workout skincare routine that can be completed in less than five minutes. From cleansing with micellar water, to refreshing with a hydrating facial spray, and hydrating with an oil-free facial lotion, here's our busy girl's step-by-step guide to post-workout skin care:

STEP ONE: CLEANSING WITH MICELLAR WATER

The first step in any skin care routine is cleansing, especially after a workout. For a quick yet effective rinse, place a travel bottle of micellar water and cotton pads in your gym bag and use after your workout. We love micellar water because it can thoroughly cleanse and refresh skin without the need for lathering and rinsing - so you can cleanse your face anywhere - even in a crowded locker room!

We recommend trying the brand new Garnier Mini Micellar Cleansing Water. This no-rinse cleanser helps clear pore-clogging dirt, debris and sweat, leaving your skin clear and fresh. To use, simply apply a little solution to a cotton pad and swipe over face until clean.

STEP TWO: REFRESH THE FACE SPRAY

After a workout, your body may need a quick cool down... and the same goes for your complexion. After cleansing your face with micellar water, apply a refreshing and soothing facial mist to hydrate and comfort skin.

We recommend trying Kiehl's Cactus Flower & Tibetan Ginseng Hydrating Mist. This cooling and refreshing facial mist purifies and hydrates the skin. Contains cactus flower, ginseng, lavender, geranium and rosemary essential oils to help improve overall skin texture for a fresher, healthier looking complexion!

STEP THREE: MOISTURIZE WITH TRAVEL MOISTURIZER

After a workout (or any other time, for that matter) it's important to keep your body and your skin hydrated. So, to make sure you never run out of moisture, pack a light, travel-sized face lotion in your gym bag and use it after cleansing your skin after sweating.

We recommend trying Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream! Created for people with normal to oily skin types, this lightweight gel formula can intensely hydrate the skin without leaving any oily residue on the skin.

STEP FOUR: PROTECT SPF AFTER DAY WORKOUTS

If you prefer to work out in the morning or afternoon, sun protection should be a priority after your workout because chances are you'll be sweating from that SPF layer you put on earlier. To never run out of sun protection, store a bottle of your favorite broad-spectrum sunscreen in your gym bag and use it as the last step in your post-workout skin care routine.

We recommend trying Anthelios 45 Face by La Roche-Posay. A fast-absorbing, broad-spectrum, oil-free sunscreen that can give your skin the protection it needs from the sun's harmful UV rays without any dirt or oil. What else? Pharmaceutical SPF can also give your skin a mattifying effect!