Red face after exercising to cool body

Picture: File Members stretch after their exercise.

Picture: File Members stretch after their exercise.

Published Aug 18, 2017

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Flushing symptom that is evident in  increased redness on the face, head, or neck is most commonly associated with “looking embarrassed” or “blushing”, it can occur anywhere on the body.

Facial redness happens to most of us after a period of intense exercise - it’s part of the body’s temperature-regulation system.

The first thing you can do about it is relax! There’s nothing wrong with getting red — or even fuschia — in the face.

When we get hot, the brain tells the body to produce chemicals that cause the blood vessels to dilate, allowing blood to flow closer to the skin’s surface and cool it. The visible effect - the redness - depends on the paleness of your skin, fitness level and genetics.

A study claims during this process, the skin releases compounds. 

- Daily Mail 

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