What’s the best skin care for after the gym? What’s the best post-workout face wash? We often get asked for help on this topic, so we asked our experts to create the best after work-out skin care routine.
Intrigued? Scroll on to discover our post-workout beauty favourites, including our best post-workout face wash, post-workout moisturiser and post-workout shower gel. Natural, organic and vegan, they are a great choice for men, women and everyone!
Is going to the gym good for your skin?
Yes! Going to the gym benefits your body and your skin. Increasing your heart rate supports healthy circulation, which means the skin gets a big boost of the nutrients it needs to look its best.
But let’s not beat around the bush; as great as going to the gym is, it’s designed to make you sweat.
Do you love the gym, but I hate the thought of post-gym spots or skin sensitivity?
Scroll on to discover all the post-workout skin care products you need to keep your skin fresh and healthy after a trip to the gym.
Post-workout skin care routine for glowing skin
Do you love the natural skin glow you get from your workout? Help it last longer with Green People’s Radiance Essential Set.
The best travel-size skin care set for gym goers with normal-dry skin, this Prebiotic-powered routine is just the thing to cleanse away your workout and reset your complexion.
It pairs Green People’s iconic Gentle Cleanse & Make-Up Remover with two glow-giving moisturising partners, Vita Min Fix 24-Hour Cream and Day Solution SPF15.
Radiance Skin Essentials Set
Unbox Ein unvergleichliches Hautleuchten mit diesem Strahlungs-Boost-Hautpflege-Set
€32,95
Need a post-workout face wash for combination or oily skin? We recommend our Foaming Face Wash. The gentlest face wash we’ve ever tried, it deeply cleanses without leaving your skin feeling tight.
Made with spot-control Prebiotics from Inulin to promote healthy, clear skin, it also contains Larch Tree and Green Tea to balance and soothe.
Gesichtsreinigungsschaum 100ml
Reinigen, Ton und klar mit dieser zertifizierten Bio -Schaumwäsche
€20,95
Best post-workout skin care for sensitive skin
Does working up a sweat leave your complexion red and flustered? Calming Skin Essentials Set contains the perfect post-workout skin care products for you.
Scent-free and enriched with gently soothing plant actives, this post-gym skin care routine is the best choice if you have delicate skin.
It pairs Green People’s gentle Scent-Free Cleanser and Makeup Remover with its skin-kind scent-free 24-hour Cream and Scent-Free Facial Sun Cream SP15.
Dermatologically tested and clinically proven to be kind to sensitive skin, it’s the gentle way to calm your skin post-gym.
Essentials-Set für entspannte Haut
Reinige, beruhige und schütze deine Haut mit diesem Hautpflegeset ohne Duftstoffe.
€32,95
Best post-workout shower gel & shampoo
Freshen up after the gym with Green People’s Organic Hair Essentials Set. It features 3-step shampoo, conditioner and styling serum in handy travel sizes.
Perfect for post-workout showers, you can use the shampoo as a 2-in-1 body wash. It uses Quinoa plant protein to protect your skin and reparative Artichoke extract to restore hair strength and shine.
Bio-zertifiziertes Haar-Essentials-Set
Unser Haarpflege-Trio in Reisegröße mit Protein-Booster glättet die Haaroberfläche, repariert die Haarstruktur und bringt Glanz ins Haar
€29,95
Don’t forget these gym bag essentials
Best gym deodorant for women
Aloe Vera & Prebiotic Deodorant
Protect your pits without blocking your pores with this gentle Aloe Vera & Prebiotics Deodorant – your go-to gym deodorant.
A gym bag essential, this easy-to-apply roll-on uses a three-way action from Prebiotics, Alum, and Zinc Ricinoleate to control BO without irritating sensitive skin.
It is lightly scented with Chamomile and Sandalwood.
Präbiotisches Deodorant mit Aloe Vera 75ml
Halten Sie Ihre Haut schön frisch und ausgewogen mit unserem Aloe Vera Deodorant
€15,95
“Great deodorant, long lasting and all natural. No odour even after a full day and workout.” Claire G.
Best gym deodorant for men
Using the same non-pore clogging formula but with the scent of Peppermint and Eucalyptus, this gym deodorant for men is great for those with sensitive skin.
Green People for Men - No. 9 Deodorant mit Minze und Präbiotika 75ml
Bleib spürbar frisch mit diesem kühlenden bio-zertifizierten Deo-Roll-on mit Minzduft für Männer
“I've been using this deodorant for over a year. It's absolutely brilliant. Smells subtle and works perfectly even through gym and martial arts sessions. Great speedy service too!” Martyn R.
Best gym balm
Protect your skin from chafing while you work out with this one-stop wonder balm.
A multi-purpose barrier balm, it’s packed with protective plant oils and can be used to soothe and protect skin from head to toe!
ONE Balsam 30ml
Verwenden Sie diesen organischen Mehrzweck-Schönheitsbalsam, um Lippen, Nagelhaut und trockene Haut zu beruhigen
€16,95
“The look of the tub is so aesthetic and it fits in any bag! My partner uses it on his elbows after the gym & it works wonders! Highly recommend.” Sophie P.
Best gym shower gel for men
Invigorate your skin and senses with Green People for Men No.5 Energising Shower Gel. Infused with a refreshing Mint and Eucalyptus aroma, this 2-in-1 shower essential gently revitalises skin and hair after your gym session.
Green People for Men - No. 5 Belebendes Duschgel 150ml
Bio-zertifiziertes 2-in-1-Shampoo und Duschgel für Männer.
€12,95
We hope you have found this guide to Green People’s post-gym skin care helpful. For more information about our natural and organic skin care products, please contact our UK customer care team on 01403 740350.
This blog post has been reviewed by Charlotte Vøhtz, founder of Green People, who has 25+ years of experience in the natural and organic beauty industry. A recognised leader in the field of organic beauty, Charlotte helped inform the UK's first organic beauty standards and was voted the People’s Choice in the 2023 and 2024 list of Who’s Who in Natural Beauty. A published author, she wrote the organic beauty bible ‘Naturally Gorgeous’. Previously, she qualified as a nurse and spent over 10 years working in pharmaceuticals.
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