How to Prevent Body Breakouts From Working Out

During our work outs, bacteria on the skin likes to multiply from the heat! Sweat and friction help spread and breed bacteria that causes unsightly and the ever so dreaded Body Breakouts! Luckily there is an easy and inexpensive way to help banish breakouts caused from exercise and sweat.

Tea Tree oil and Witch Hazel are two nature-made, and all natural for acne prevention. Tea Tree oil and Witch Hazel are widely available, affordable and have many uses, usually used as a cleaner for their antibacterial cleansing properties.

Some of the products that I use are Dickinson's All Natural Witch Hazel toner (about $3.99 @ Walgreens) A large 16oz bottle that can last for months! I also use Tea Tree oil by The Body Shop or Aura Cacia. Dickinson's also sells Towelettes which are perfect for keeping in your purse or gym bag for on the go!

Before your workout, grab a few cotton squares and saturate. You can wipe the Witch Hazel toner in areas prone to break outs and bacteria. Swipe between breasts, under breasts, under arms, on thighs, waist line, bikini line, or any other areas prone to bacteria and break outs. Do not use in skin sensitive areas as it may cause burning.

You can buy Tea Tree essential oil at Bath and Body Works or Natural grocers like Whole Foods, Sprouts, and at Farmer's Markets. A small $10 bottle of Tea Tree oil is very concentrated and can last for years! Simply dilute in a 1:7 ratio using Distilled water and store in an air tight container. Shake to mix prior to each use. You can also add a few drops of Vitamin E from the capsules to the solution for a little extra skin love.

If you're unable to shower after a workout, wipe areas with a cold or warm washcloth and reapply a small amount of your Witch Hazel or Tea Tree solution to sanitize. Witch Hazel has a strange smell that reminds me of wet wood and slightly smokey but the scent usually dissipates rather quickly.

A lot of the times I see Walgreens has Manufacturer coupons on the Dickinsons products for $1 off and a full mail in rebate! If my math is correct, I got a free product and profited $1! Beauty on a Budget? I think yes! :)

Let me know how this works for you ladies!