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Hailey Bieber reveals her ultimate acne-clearing hack

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Hailey Bieber’s acne-clearing hack is so simpleAxelle/Bauer-Griffin - Getty Images

We love a celebrity who's honest about their skin issues, and Hailey Bieber (who has previously opened up about her battle with perioral dermatitis) is one of them.

Not only that but the model has also been quick to come to the defence of her husband, calling out fans who have highlighted Justin Bieber's adult acne (caused by Lyme disease), and slamming supposedly false plastic surgery rumours.

Adult acne seems to be more rife than ever these days but there are ways in which we can tackle it. A good diet and skincare routine are obviously key when battling pesky blemishes, and there are plenty of other things you can try, too, such as reaching for products labelled "non-comedogenic," finding ways to manage your stress and investing in some good pore-clearing skincare.

But that doesn't mean we don't get our heads turned by an interesting, quick-and-easy hack. Although, when we say quick-and-easy, this one kind of relies on you living by the sea...

Hailey, who was on vacation when she shared this hack back in 2020, pointed out on her Instagram Stories that her skin improves when she's been swimming in the ocean.

Hailey gave us serious holiday envy when she posted crystal clear waters alongside the caption: "My skin is always the best when I've spent time in the ocean... ever wonder why?? Me too."

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She went on to post a second equally stunning picture, saying: "Sometimes nature is the ultimate beauty hack :)."

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So, with this in mind, Cosmopolitan UK spoke with Dr Kemi Fabusiwa, director of The Joyful Skin Clinic who walked us through why sea water seems to clear up acne, and if there are any side effects we should worry about...

"The high concentrations of salt in ocean water have long been known for its exfoliating properties on the skin, which help to draw out impurities and unclog the pores," Dr Fabusiwa told us.

"Salt water also has both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This reduces the number of acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin and helps to promote wound healing."

So far so interesting. So are we wrong for thinking sea water literally "dries out" oily skin?

"No, you're right. As well as exfoliating and antimicrobial effects, the salt does have a natural drying effect. This is particularly useful for individuals with oily, acne-prone skin, as the water from the ocean draws out excess sebum resulting in more balanced skin."

But she does warn that over-exfoliation of the skin by any method can lead to irritation and sensitivity, which is why it’s important not to swim in the sea every day if your goal is to achieve great skin.

Dr Fabusiwa also points out that putting regular table salt on your skin will not have the same effect, but that sea salt is actually found in many scrubs and masks. "There is a difference in the composition of minerals in salt from the ocean versus salt from the table. Sea salt contains minerals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium in a particular composition that is beneficial for skin health," she said.

Saving the table salt for our fish and chips and booking a holiday, pronto!

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