7 Gross Things That Happen When You Don't Change Out Of Your Gym Clothes

"Whenever you're working out, you're increasing oil production, so you want to make sure you wash your face and body immediately after a workout." And if you ignore this, here's what may happen with you:

#1 Cystic Body Acne

"Acne is caused from clogged pores with oil, dead skin cells, and other gunk,". "Sweating not only doesn't clean out pores, it attracts dust and dirt. Elements stick to the body more when it's wet and, as a result, accumulate to cause a breakout."

#2 Conjunctivitis

That bacteria doesn't just stick around in the spots where you sweat most. "If you've ever left the gym with a red eye or woken up with a swollen eye the next day and wondered how you got it, it is possible that the gym and your clothes has transferred bacteria into your eye,".

#3 Bacterial Infections

"Not removing wet and warm clothes gives bacteria the opportunity to spread and flourish on the body,". And your gym is full of bacteria. "Not only can you introduce new bacteria to your body by touching weights, treadmills, and lockers at the gym, keeping those clothes on allows those bacteria to grow. This increases your risk of an infections, such as staph, which can be dangerous if you have an open injury."

#4 Fungal Infections

Staying in damp clothes can also encourage fungal infections. "Like bacterial infections, fungus infections can easily be caused by not protecting your body and controlling it's environment, such as staying in damp clothes. When the protective barrier of the body is compromised, it allows overgrowth, like yeast infections."

#5 A Lingering Smell

"Super sweaty areas, like armpits, are a major breeding ground for bacteria on the skin and in the hair follicles,". This odor transfers to your sweaty clothing, so if you head out in your tight, wet, synthetic material gym clothes, your scent will hang around all day, even if they eventually dry." No one wants to be that girl.

#6 Gross Sneakers

Don't forget to change your socks and shoes, too, or your favorite Boosts (and you) may be in for an unpleasant surprise. "Bacteria and fungus love to live in warm, wet environments,." "Moreover, the bacteria and fungus can persist in those shoes, which can leave sneakers super smelly, even after you haven't worn them for a couple of days." If the scent isn't budging even when you change out of your gym sneakers right away, she recommends spraying them with antibacterial and antifungal sprays.

#7 Inflamed Hair Follicles

Spotting spots on your butt? Blame your leggings. Folliculitis, AKA acne-type lesions caused by inflammation and irritation of the hair follicles, can pop up on your back, shoulders, and butt when you hang around in sweaty gym clothes and rub up on gym equipment that's covered with bacteria and yeast.