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26 years
Dr. Moussa, what about beach water/chlorine water and acne? I hear that salt helps dry out the pimples.
Jun 13, 2013
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Dr. Rania Mousa General Medicine
generally sea water is good for acne .but It can be very drying for some skin types and irritating for others (because of its alkalinity), so it whether sea salt will work for you as an acne treatment will depend on how your skin reacts.When your done, moisturize a bit with lotion so you won't dry your skin
Chlorine kills bacteria, and acne is caused by a buildup of bacteria. Despite the lack of scientific evidence claiming chlorine has positive effects on acne, many people with acne have claimed that swimming in a chlorinated pool has helped clear up their skin and dry up their acne.
However, just being in water for long periods of time may be responsible for helping temporarily clear up acne. Excess oil buildup in the skin contributes to acne, so being in the water will help dry up excess oil and eliminate bacteria. This can also make acne worse in the long run. Excessively dry skin may temporarily decrease the amount of acne you have, but once it creates even more oil to make up for its loss, the acne may return.
There are several things you can do to protect your skin from drying up too much, even if you've noticed your acne has improved. If you find that your skin is irritated after swimming, keeping it exfoliated is a good way to keep your skin balanced and to help slough away any chlorine that may be left on your skin. It is also important to keep your skin cleansed and moisturized to offset any dryness or irritation caused by swimming.
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