Exercise & the skin decoded

Everything your skin goes through every time you train, and what to do about it.

This guide was written by Dr Jordan Faulkner, cosmetic doctor, marathon runner and co-founder of Myokine. It covers the real science behind what exercise does to your skin, broken down simply and without the jargon.

Inside you'll find

  • Why exercise is one of the best things you can do for your skin, and why everything that comes with it isn't
  • The five skin stressors your skin faces every session: UV exposure, sweat and bacteria, pollution, dehydration and friction
  • How different sports create different skin challenges, from running, cycling and swimming to gym, Pilates, yoga, Hyrox and CrossFit
  • What to do before you train to protect your skin
  • What to do in the first 30 minutes after your workout
  • The science behind gym equipment carrying up to 362x more bacteria than a toilet seat, and what that means for your skin

This is the kind of information that usually sits behind a clinic consultation. We're giving it away free because we believe active people deserve to understand their skin.