Is it ok to not shower right after the gym? Sometimes I wait a few hours after the gym to shower. I have been getting more acne on my arms in the past few weeks, do you guys think this is the reason?
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07-31-2009, 10:38 PM #1Registered User
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Not showering right after the gym?
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07-31-2009, 10:41 PM #2Registered Meth User
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It maybe. do you have showers at your gym? if so just do it there and get it done with.
By waiting your letting the dirt sit in your pores until you shower
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07-31-2009, 10:44 PM #3nice toes man
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it must be something else... i dont always shower right after the gym and dont break out... diet maybe?
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07-31-2009, 11:04 PM #4bulking to 235 by Dec.
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i have been going to my mma gym in the mornings and then working out in the afternoons. i havent been showering in between and have broken out a little
so my guess is the not showeringPi Kappa Alpha
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07-31-2009, 11:11 PM #5Banned
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I used to never shower after the gym, and my acne got real bad.. Ever since I've been showering right after, my face has cleared up almost 100%, with the exception of a pimple here or there. Same with my back and chest.Originally Posted by HenryHill1
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07-31-2009, 11:15 PM #6Proper nutrition is key
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That's not acne that is a rash from the sweat. If you're not near a shower after the gym, at least take off your shirt or anything that is wet on your body. TBH dont be lazy and just take a friggin shower. I've had a rash around my neck for a while...it just went away. My excuse is that I have to walk from my gym back home.Originally Posted by HenryHill1
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07-31-2009, 11:16 PM #7Proper nutrition is key
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Science has confirmed that it is not what you eat that gives you acne. However in this case, it is a rash you're getting from wet clothes/sweatOriginally Posted by Peanut_Butter
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07-31-2009, 11:18 PM #8Banned
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your "science" is incorrect.Originally Posted by DoubleD_1990
Eating certain foods can cause shifts in hormanal balances, thus causing your body to attempt to rid itself of harmful bacteria created from extra hormone secretion. You're body uses the pores on your face to rid this bacteria, which can lead to sebaceous glands over working and pimples to form.
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07-31-2009, 11:20 PM #9Banned
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same thing has been happening to me, i workout late at night so when i get back everyone is sleeing so i cant go shower. I have broke out on my arms in years til 2 weeks back. Started getting a lot and its annoying.Originally Posted by HenryHill1
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07-31-2009, 11:24 PM #10Proper nutrition is key
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Just shower lol...Is your shower loud or something?Originally Posted by Dabadestalbo69
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07-31-2009, 11:30 PM #11Registered User
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i dont sweat in the gym.. its freaking cold inside
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07-31-2009, 11:43 PM #12Registered User
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nah hes right, just look it up on google or something, eating habits have no effect on acne. its just a mythOriginally Posted by Tyjim
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07-31-2009, 11:46 PM #13Registered User
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you should work a little harderOriginally Posted by jiawarrior
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07-31-2009, 11:51 PM #14Research Advocate
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I usually notice acne issues when I "perspire" a lot at the gym - especially when I'm incorporating cardio or something that would provoke sweating. I try to shower immediately afterwards, which I've noticed usually helps prevent breakouts.
Perhaps try incorporating a loofah or something of the sort that exfoliates your skin?Waging war against misinformation!
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07-31-2009, 11:57 PM #15Registered User
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yeah i dont shower after a workout but when i do shower i use a loofah and back scrub and i have very little acne.
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08-01-2009, 12:10 AM #16Registered User
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MAKE SURE YOU SHOWER.
or at least wash your face. i used to keep getting acne, but then i realized that it had to be from the gym, as it hadn't happened before.
get some acne wash and always wash your face after. better yet, take that shower.
i just wish i knew before i got acne scars on my face. thank god its not very noticeable.
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08-01-2009, 01:18 AM #17Aesthetics in progress
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Wtf brah
I always shower after my workout, thats just nasty.One life
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08-01-2009, 02:38 AM #18Banned
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i have a quick hot shower after workout but also shower once normally everyday.
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08-01-2009, 09:11 AM #19Banned
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lol No. He's not. But nice try.Originally Posted by nick1337
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08-01-2009, 09:12 AM #20vem som helst kan vinna!
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You should shower right after you work-out. Period.
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08-01-2009, 09:15 AM #21Registered User
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My guess it is, the sweat and minerals in it is probably clogging your pores leading to acne. Personally, I wear boarder shorts in the gym so I always shower afterwards anyway, hate leaving the gym feeling dirty and sweaty.
If you don't shower after the gym anyway, at least rub yourself down with a towel to remove the sweat, minerals and dead skin cells.
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08-01-2009, 09:38 AM #22Registered User
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Just start showering right after w/o and you will know...
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08-01-2009, 09:41 AM #23I only rep fat kids
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Anyone else find it awkward to shower at the gym when people are constantly staring at your nuts?
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08-01-2009, 09:42 AM #24Banned
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Hu?^Originally Posted by skateme
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08-01-2009, 09:46 AM #25Registered User
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meh, my gym has cublice showers. Plenty of guys walking around with tom dick and harry still hanging out though.Originally Posted by skateme
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