Acne and bathing in the sea?

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Acne and bathing in the sea?

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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Thanks RRM, that was what I wanted to hear :)
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Since salt accelerates the shedding of the skin, does that mean I should wear a glove when handling baking soda?
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Baking soda is extremely dehydrating,
so yes, you should definitely wear gloves.
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