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Why is my skin better at the beach?

The naturally occurring minerals in sea water can help to reduce the risk of a breakout by absorbing bacteria and restoring healthy pH levels in the skin. It can also soothe redness and irritation to calm acne-prone skin.



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A swim in the ocean allows the salt to scrub away dead skin cells and open the pores. There aren't many all over natural ways of exfoliating, so lap it up. When you emerge from the sea, slather on plenty of moisturiser which will be absorbed quickly, leaving silky smooth, glowing skin.

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Stress-Relieving Waves The sound of waves has also been proven to relax the mind. As waves come in, crash, and then recede again, the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, which slows down the brain and helps promote relaxation. Shuster describes this as “de-stimulating our brains”.

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As salt is naturally antibacterial, as soon as any cuts or skin irritation touch the water, it immediately helps to heal them. Salt water is highly detoxifying and helps remove impurities from your body and skin.

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Ilyas, MD. Elevated levels of ABRs on the skin lasted for six hours post-swim, according to the study To reduce the risk of skin infections, it's best to shower shortly after you've been in the ocean. Much like with showering post-workout, a shower after the ocean washes away bacterium.

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