How to Look After Your Skin Before and After Exercise

How to Look After Your Skin Before and After Exercise

Magnify the benefits of exercise on the skin with pre and post-workout skincare.

From reducing ageing and stress to increased well-being, exercise is vital for a healthy mind and body. But just as important as the workout itself, your choice of face and body care helps maintain all the advantages of exercise.

Guided by Susanne’s expert tips, discover more about why sports and skincare go hand-in-hand with her favourite pre and post-workout rituals.

For a Pre-Workout Skincare Routine

“Cleanse the face before your workout, avoiding heavy creams on the face before sweating as this can clog pores.”– Susanne

When we sweat, the pores open to regulate the body temperature. This means any dirt left at the skin’s surface can seep in and cause havoc with acne or irritation – making post-exercise cleansing important. For an intense, effective cleanse, discover Susanne's double-cleansing ritual. First, apply our Deep Cleansing Oil to the face, neck and décolletage. Then, with wet hands, use the Purifying Cleansing Gel on top and lather. Massage into the skin and rinse off for refreshed, impurity-free skin.

Susanne recommends using lighter products on the skin, and with its innovative lightweight formula, the Multi-Protection Mist is one of her favourites. Unlock its moisturising benefits by simply misting the spray over your face. Designed with targeted hydration in mind, our Lip Balm and Nourishing Eye Cream gently care for the most fragile areas – ideal for outdoor exercise. For harsher weather conditions, Susanne advises: “If walking or skiing, apply the Nourishing Rich Cream to avoid dryness – and remember to drink water throughout.”

When it comes to the body, a serum, such as our Toning Body Serum, is highly beneficial. Featured in Susanne’s pre-workout ritual, she suggests: “Before your workout, apply the Toning Body Serum underneath a pair of support leggings to keep your circulation flowing during your workout.”

For a Post-workout Skincare Routine

After Workout Face Care

“I love using cooling and refreshing products to replenish the lost moisture after exercise while keeping skin hydrated and supple.” – Susanne

Take inspiration from Susanne and opt for refreshing skincare after working out. Our Invigorating Cleansing Gel gently revitalises the skin while lifting impurities – essential in avoiding breakouts after exercise. To maximise the sensation and benefits, use cold water to cool down your skin, then apply the cleanser. If exercising at night, pair it with the Invigorating Night Cream. Designed using powerful botanicals, this rich cream gives you a deep dose of moisture while you sleep.

As the skin's higher blood supply improves the absorption of products, this is the ideal time to use your favourite potent, ingredient-packed serums. Our best-selling Hyaluron Serum is an instant hydration saviour with its intelligent blend of hyaluronic acid. Combine with our mallow-infused Nourishing Eye Cream to replenish the moisture barrier after an intense workout.

After Workout Body Care

Cleansing is the first step to exercise after-care. Our Hair and Body Wash and Invigorating Hair & Body Wash effectively lift impurities without drying, leaving skin nourished with a soft, supple feel. Follow with our sage-powered Deodorant Roll-on for added anti-bacterial benefits. Remember to care for your feet too, as they experience the most strain during exercise. Infused with moisturising oils, our Foot Cream thoroughly conditions the skin and soothes soreness.

If you have time for a post-workout bath, add our pH-balancing Alkali Salts. This is great to treat tired muscles, as explained by Susanne: “When you exercise your skin pH level increases, so the salts help to restore the skin's pH, helping to repair muscles faster and relieve DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness).”

Mountain Pine Bath also relaxes the muscles by using a blend of essential oils to promote blood circulation. Pour into running water and let the aroma wash over you for a head-to-toe experience. After bathing, layer the Pomegranate Body Oil under our Mineral Body Lotion. This powerful duo activates the lymphatic flow and increases moisture levels – perfect for more intensive sports.

Feel the toning benefits of your workout with our oil-based Toning Body Serum and Body Butter. As Susanne recommends: “Combine this effective duo to deliver an intensive triple effect: stimulating metabolism of the skin, supporting the production of collagen, and tightening connective tissue.”

Lastly, replacing lost moisture is key – and you can do this simply by drinking water. Susanne encourages the following: “Drinking water at room temperature helps to aid the digestive system. Adding cucumber also encourages the body to retain moisture, hydrating from the inside.”

Alongside hydration, you can keep the body in optimal condition after exercise by embracing a holistic approach – this means looking at the whole picture. A healthy diet, regular exercise and sleep have positive effects on your overall well-being, so you can look and feel your best self, inside and out.

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Deep Cleansing Oil
The beginnings of beautiful skin. Master the perfect cleanse with our Deep Cleansing Oil, featuring the nourishing benefits of cold-pressed plant oils and Vitamin E to effectively remove makeup and lift impurities.

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Removes makeup

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Deep Cleansing Oil

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Previously named: Cleansing Gel
Purifying Cleansing Gel

A purifying cleansing gel to refresh and balance the skin and gently wash away dirt and make-up without drying. The perfect first step in your daily skincare routine. The 250ml size bottle is refillable.

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Gentle skin cleanser

Removes eye make up

Antibacterial

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Previously named: Blue Light Defence & Moisturising Spray
Multi-Protection Mist

A high-performance facial mist developed to protect against moisture loss, improve elasticity and defend the skin from the harmful rays emitted from our digital device.

This product was previously known as Blue Light Defence & Protection Mist.

Proven to protect against blue light

Protects from infrared

100% PCR bottle

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Lip Balm
A nourishing lip balm to protect against dryness and provide long-lasting care for the delicate lip area. A blend of plant-based oils effectively moisturises, making rough and chapped lips feel velvety soft again.

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Minimises lines and lip wrinkles

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Previously named: Cold Cream Intensive
Nourishing Rich Cream

A deeply nourishing cream developed to protect very dry skin, replace lost moisture and leave skin supple and smooth. In winter, the cream provides effective protection against cold.

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Supports long-lasting hydration

Nourishing

Protects against extreme weather conditions

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Toning Body Serum
An intensive yet lightweight body serum formulated with a powerful botanical blend, proven* to leave skin visibly tighter, toned and smoother. Ideal to apply before workouts, to enhance the serum’s skin-smoothing effect and improve elasticity.

Tightens and firms the skin

Improves the appearance of cellulite

Stimulates the lymphatic system

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Previously named: Cleansing Gel Line M
Invigorating Cleansing Gel

A purifying cleansing gel developed to remove dirt and impurities without drying, refresh skin and leave it looking clearer. The perfect first step in your daily skin grooming routine.

This product was previously known as Cleansing Gel Line M.

Gentle skin cleanser

Does not dry out the skin

Prepares the skin for a pleasant shave

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Previously named: Regeneration Cream Line M
Invigorating Night Cream

A powerful night cream developed to deeply nourish and hydrate, revitalise the look of dry skin. Upon waking, skin feels supple to the touch and looks smoother and firmer.

This product was previously known as Regeneration Cream Line M.

Regenerative

Repairs the skin

Stimulates cell renewal

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Hydrate and Smooth
Hyaluron Serum

A deeply hydrating serum that delivers long-lasting moisture to the skin and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, for a smoother, plumper, more lifted complexion.

This product was previously known as Hyaluron Serum moisturising.

Pure moisture

Visibly reduces lines and wrinkles

Replenishes the skin's moisture reserves

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Hyaluron Serum

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Previously named: Shower/Shampoo
Hair & Body Wash

A gentle daily body cleanser, shampoo and conditioner-in-one, developed to effectively remove dirt and impurities without drying. Skin and hair are left feeling soft and supple. Our Hair & Body Wash is refillable.

This product was previously known as Shower/Shampoo.

Nourishing

pH neutral

Stops skin and hair from drying out

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Hair & Body Wash

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Hair & Body Wash
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Previously named: Shower/Shampoo Line M
Invigorating Hair & Body Wash

An all-in-one shampoo, conditioner and shower gel developed to invigorate and refresh mind and body, delivering gentle care for both skin and hair. The perfect way to start your day. Our Invigorating Hair & Body Wash is refillable.

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Nourishing

pH neutral

Stops skin and hair from drying out

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Invigorating Hair & Body Wash

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Deodorant Roll-On
A refreshing, aluminium-free botanical gel deodorant, developed to condition skin and keep odours at bay. Formulated to nourish and care for the delicate underarm skin.

Aluminium-free

Neutralises odours

Soothes irritation

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Previously named: Foot Cream Warming
Foot Cream

A nourishing, revitalising foot cream to care and condition the skin, leaving it softer and smoother. The cream helps counteract the feelings of cold feet during the winter months.

This product was previously known as Foot Cream warming.

Nourishing and moisturising

Antibacterial

Provides natural germ resistance

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Foot Cream

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Previously named: Alkali Salt Deacidifying
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A reviving bath soak developed to replenish the skin’s natural pH levels and protect against dryness. The salts can be used as a balancing treatment for the whole body.

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Restores pH balance

Releases blocked energy

Promotes the elimination of toxins

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Previously named: Mountain Pine Bath Oil
Mountain Pine Bath

Transport yourself to the Austrian Alps with our aromatic bath soak developed to soothe the senses and relieve muscle tension, while leaving skin soft and supple.

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Invigorates the senses

Immune-boosting

Locally sourced ingredients

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Pomegranate Body Oil

A rich, luxurious body oil developed to improve skin elasticity and firmness. The oil deeply nourishes dry skin, leaving it beautifully supple and smooth.

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Increase elasticity

Stimulates cell renewal

Firms the skin

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Mineral Body Lotion
A dynamic, pH-balanced body lotion developed with mineral salts to nourish and protect skin against dryness, leaving it soft and supple. Ideal for a soothing post-workout body routine, to relieve muscle tension and refresh tired muscles.

Strengthens your fascia

Activates the lymphatic flow

Stimulation of collagen synthesis

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Body Butter
A deeply nourishing body butter enriched with shea butter, whey powder, beeswax, flower pollen and honey to restore moisture and leave skin velvety soft. The perfect way to keep skin in the best condition as an everyday skin perfector.

Exceptionally rich and nourishing

Quickly absorbed

Skin feels velvety soft

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