Make Up and Exercise a Match?
I read a short article on Boston.com tonight about wearing make up during exercise. I personally do not. Sweat band on my head or not, the sweat drips down my face and into my eyes, contact lenses and all. Add make up to the mix and I’d be a complete mess.
Some instructors interviewed for the article state that as the face of health and wellness make up is part of what they do. According to research conducted at Pennsylvania State University, that statement is true. “People use cosmetics for temporary alterations to announce their attractiveness, mood, or sexual availability,” Dr. Nina Jablonski the study author told The New York Times.
The article contained some interesting stories from athletes and gym goers.
I remember a time when I was visiting relatives in Boca Raton in the late 90s. One morning we went to the gym and I was on the elliptical trainer, next to another woman. She finished first and headed to the ladies locker room. I finished a few minutes later and when I went to the locker room I found her re-applying her already heavily applied make up. She looked perfect. I remember staring in amazement, looking at myself dripping with sweat and wondering “am I missing something?”
Read the full article from boston.com.
What do you think? Make up while you exercise or wait until after your shower?
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