Dermatologist Dr Jaishree Sharad explains that sweat alone is minimally comedogenic, with skin breakouts arising mainly from friction, heat, microbes, and product residue during exercise.
Outdoor runners and padel players face risks of folliculitis and pigmentation from sweat combined with UV radiation, requiring lightweight sunscreens and clean towels.
Swimmers encounter chlorinated water that strips protective hair lipids, making strands prone to frizz and breakage unless treated with leave-in conditioners and swim caps.