This is a special post, dedicated to all my active ladies yet still dress modestly doing all sorts of activity that they enjoy. We need to take special care of our hair and skin, even though it is not exposed to pollutants, dirt, and UV rays. However, all of these key points relates to cleanliness, and it is applicable to non-hijabis as well. After all, cleanliness is next to Godliness – something that everyone should strive for.
Are you guilty of doing these while or after working out?
Why is this a bad habit?
Make up hinders your skin from breathing properly while working out.
Make up and sweat is a bad combination as this will clog the pores, leading to break outs and acnes.
Side note: melting make up that runs down your face when you are sweating isn't very pleasant to look at either.
The most simple and direct answer: cleanliness.
The damp and sweaty surface of your work out clothes is a breeding ground for bacteria, plus the combination from the natural oils on your skin that is secreted out while working out will lead to body odour.
Although Nashata's hijabs are light, breatheable, and evaporates sweat faster than normal hijabs, it is adviseable to change after you're done working out.
Just like point no. 2 above, damp areas will become a breeding ground for bacteria, and this creates an unpleasant odour.
Covering your damp hair will affect your scalp, leading to problems such as dandruff, itchy and oily scalp. In the long run, hair becomes brittle and will easily fall off.
Some surfaces might not be as clean as it appears to be, such as railings and even our phones. Imagine touching that sweaty bench at the gym with your hands then putting it on your face!
Water is lost through sweat and heat while working out.
Not drinking enough water after working out will leave the skin and lips dry, leading to a very dull and tired skin appearance.
Exposure to UV rays and indoor gyms with air conditioning will dry out the skin. After washing your face, do not forget to moisturize.
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