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    A dermatologist reveals why sun and saltwater are the secret to clear skin

    17 Jul 2020 2:20 PM | Posted by
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    Hailey Bieber is quickly becoming one of our fave IG skin-fluencers.

    After giving us the greatest quarantine gift of all - sharing an acne-prone skin routine alongside husband Justin Bieber - she has now revealed another clever clear skin tip.

    And the best part? It won’t cost you a single cent (unless of course you are paying for the island / superyacht / luxury hotel Hailey was on while revealing said tip). 

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    Sharing a photo of the ocean to her Instagram story whilst on vacation, Hailey revealed “my skin is always the best when I’ve spent time in the ocean.”

    She then followed on to add that ocean water is an exfoliant, and the beneficial minerals found in sea salt water, (including magnesium, calcium and potassium) boast anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.

    Image credit: @haileybieber

    And while a dip in the ocean in the depths of winter might be a hard pill to swallow right now, we spoke to Melbourne based dermatologist Dr Shyamalar Gunatheesan, to find out if this is a tip we should be back pocketing for when the warmer months roll around.

    Dr Gunatheesan confirms that those suffering from acne and psoriasis are likely to see improvements when they swim in the ocean, but also that there may be another beneficial element at play: the role sunlight is playing in combination with sea water. 

    “It is thought that blue light, which is part of the visible light spectrum of sunlight, is absorbed by porphyrins produced by acne-causing bacteria.”

    Another factor complementing the skin benefits of the ocean is “the combination of moderate exercise”, due to the fact that “exposure to nature and the meditative properties of the ocean work synergistically to reduce stress which then has a positive impact on our skin health.”

    Image credit: @haileybieber

    Two to three seaside sessions per week is the ideal frequency to reap the benefits and while Dr Gunatheesan recommends “15-20 mins for the optimal blue light exposure and the anti-inflammatory effects of sea water” she also warns not to over do it due to the “dehydrating effects” of salt water.

    If you don’t have easy access to the ocean, or want to see results but aren’t ready to get in the water, Dr Gunatheesan says “some gentle early sunlight for a short period” may provide a similar result.

    *This article has been updated since its original publication.

    Main image credit: @olivecooke
     
    Have you ever noticed the benefits of salt water on your skin? Will you give it a try?

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    IndieAna 8 Apr 2021 1:52 PM

    I didn't realise water from the sea was so good for the skin

    perthchick 8 Apr 2021 1:06 PM

    Just not too much sun.

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    As Nicki Minaj says, “Let’s go the the beach-each”

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    Normap 2 Apr 2021 6:57 PM

    I go for a walk every morning and therefore get plenty of sunlight but swimming in the ocean is hard work and I dont do it very often.

    Ellisha Leen 2 Apr 2021 4:50 PM

    I 100% agree with this. My skin is always it’s best when I’ve had a dip in the ocean. I love the morning sunlight tip, but I wish there was a product that mimicked the benefits from the ocean too.

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    BeautySwan88 12 Mar 2021 7:34 AM

    I feel like it works. Glad I tried it.

    Love bug 20 Feb 2021 10:54 PM

    oh my goodness, the best excuse to travel to the beach everyday. The thing is it can be a little tough to just stroll to the beach and back gotta dedicate certain amount of time

    Amelia284 16 Feb 2021 8:01 PM

    beach, here we come!

    clearcrystalwater 15 Feb 2021 3:02 PM

    Yesterday the water at Shoal Bay was a bit on the chilly side but I still went in just up to my thighs. It was still nice to visit there for Valentines Day.

    Rose_P 13 Feb 2021 10:49 AM

    Aaaahhhhh these pics look sooooo nice! I’d absolutely love a trip to the beach right now! But here in Melbourne we are in lockdown.....again!

    Mikki29 8 Feb 2021 9:50 PM

    I've also noticed this everytime I go to the beach, skin seems to clear up and acne fades away

    Vi 8 Feb 2021 10:42 AM

    Great read

    Amanda738 2 Feb 2021 9:47 AM

    Interesting read! Who doesn't love the beach!

    Berylr 1 Feb 2021 4:43 PM

    I have just spent my summer holidays at the beach. Spent plenty of time in the sun and the sea but not sure it had many benefits for my skin. Being in Qld more worried about the damaging effects of the sun and used heaps of sunscreen which does not do great things for skin.

    philippa495 29 Jan 2021 10:40 AM

    I love going to the beach, feel so much better after swimming

    BlueBite 28 Jan 2021 11:23 PM

    When I went on a short vacation to the beach a few months ago, I definitely noticed my skin being smoother, softer and less irritated. This is good to know so I can justify going.

    Ness904 27 Jan 2021 12:31 AM

    More time in nature is what we all need

    clearcrystalwater 26 Jan 2021 8:27 AM

    The ocean has been such great temp atm! Enjoying some gorgeous family swims together - with bonus benefits! I feel like I'm in a pod of dolpins when we all swim together lol

    Berylr 1 Feb 2021 4:45 PM

    Yes ocean temp at the moment on the Gold Coast is great and I love being in the water and not feeling cold. We went boating a lot and were thrilled to see lots of pods of dolpins playing around the boat. Such a bonus.

    MaryJane 25 Jan 2021 7:50 PM

    love love love the ocean, the smell the feel of the cool salty water washing everything away, fresh air.

    Izzy09 25 Jan 2021 12:24 PM

    This is very interesting

    Bartsky 24 Jan 2021 3:17 PM

    Good idea. Will need to go to the beach soon

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