It’s true, at least for me it is. Exercising and sweat is hard on both my hair AND my skin. I’ve often gotten a few breakouts after an intense exercise session. But it’s also possible that it’s due to the excess of oils in my (natural) hair that seeps into my face and pores and causes the breakouts.
I’ve also had some issues with skin discoloration, probably due to a hormonal imbalance from my pregnancies, so I’ve been told. I really don’t know what could be causing that issue, but I know that it does annoy me to no end. Why? Well, number one, it just doesn’t look good! I’ve had pretty easy to care for skin my whole life so this change in skin conditions is not so good to me.
In searching for some answers to my plight, I’ve looked at a few over-the-counter products since prescription cosmetic products or dermatological visits can be pricey. I’ve also Googled this facial condition, and it looks like the name of what I have is called “Hypopigmentation.” I’ve tried using the ginger spice remedy, adding extra facial moisturizer to my regimen, and then finally, I thought it was best to just wear makeup…when I exercise…ok, who does that???
Another runner friend told me that she had also suffered with those annoying dark spots too after her third child was born. She said it seemed to exacerbate her condition as well. She recommended the Luminaze product and said that it helped to lighten her dark spots. Well, the great thing about the product was that I could buy it over the counter or online and I could get to it quicker than I would if I had to go to a dermatologist or physician.
I’m attaching a picture of the area under my eyes where this discoloration is a problem. It’s under both eyes, so it’s pretty visible and obvious. I don’t know if you can really see it as clear, but it looks kind of like freckles, maybe? Using the 
Luminaze product can clear up these freckley spots because it contains natural ingredients in it. There are no harsh acids or chemicals, and since I’m using it under my eyes, I definitely want to be careful with that area. I’m expecting the entire area to be positively affected by this stuff without it looking like I’ve done some drastic skin lightening and also so as not to promote this blotchiness in that area.
I’ll keep you posted on how it goes. Until then, I’m glad to be able to get back out there, sweat and work out as hard as I’d like to without worrying too much about my skin.
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