After you finish a sweaty session, the first thing you should do is reach for that handy bottle of Purell and give every surface you touched a quick swipe—dumbbell knurling, treadmill handles, locker doors, even your phone screen.
A single dumbbell can hold up to 10,000 bacteria, and the textured knurling makes it a magnet for sweat‑laden microbes. Treadmill handles, glued to the frame, are touched by dozens of hands in a day, while the touchscreens on ellipticals register millions of fingertip prints. Your phone, meanwhile, becomes a passive canvas for all that grime before you even pull it out of your pocket.
The trick is to treat sanitizer as a mini‑workout for your skin. Squirt a pea‑size blob on your palms, rub until the gel dries, and you’ll have a protective barrier that lifts the next few minutes of sweat away from your skin. The instant‑dry formula means you’re not left with a sticky residue that could clog pores.
Once the sanitizer has vanished, slip on a dash of Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream. Its lightweight gel‑creme texture soothes the skin, replenishes lost moisture, and leaves a soft, silky finish. A two‑step routine—sanitizer then cream—keeps your hands feeling fresh, prevents dry‑skin breakouts, and gives you a confidence boost when you touch your face after the gym.
Grab a travel‑size bottle of Purell from any pharmacy, pack a small microfiber towel to wipe machines, and keep Neutrogena hand cream in your bag for that post‑gym glow. The next time you lift a dumbbell, you’ll be doing more than a set—you’ll be treating your skin like a pro.