Acne and bathing in the sea?

fictor · Post by **fictor** » Wed 12 Mar 2008 20:26

Ok, I wonder if bathing in the ocean (salt water) will have any negative effects regarding acne?

My acne usually gets better in the summer, but the Wai book says to
wash your face only with low mineral water, so I am at loss.

I am thinking, salt attracts water, so having salt on your skin should
'pull' retained water from the skin, no?

YouTube · Post by **RRM** » Sun 23 Mar 2008 20:07

Salt water accelerates shedding of the skin, and sun exposure has the same effect. So, it has the same effect as many anti-acne agents, but it does not address the cause of acne, as the water is not drained away from the layer below the outer skin.

fictor · Post by **fictor** » Mon 24 Mar 2008 18:09

OK, so swimming in the sea does not 'cure' acne, that is for sure.

But, if I want to swim in the sea, not to fight acne, but for recreation and
workout, would it make my acne worse?

YouTube · Post by **RRM** » Sat 19 Apr 2008 19:52

Per saldo it will not make your acne worse, probably, because it accelerates shedding of the skin, so that the increased production of sebum and the increased shedding have opposing effects. Incidentally it may cause some acne though.
Taking a shower afterwards will decrease the exposure to the salt a bit, which is better for your skin.

fictor · Post by **fictor** » Sun 20 Apr 2008 22:22

Thanks RRM, that was what I wanted to hear

Kookaburra · Post by **Kookaburra** » Sun 20 Jun 2010 09:32

Since salt accelerates the shedding of the skin, does that mean I should wear a glove when handling baking soda?

YouTube · Post by **RRM** » Sun 20 Jun 2010 18:57

Baking soda is extremely dehydrating,
so yes, you should definitely wear gloves.