While the pandemic might have put any hot girl summer plans on pause, TikTok has found a simple solution to your acne woes, and thankfully, it’s pretty accessible.
Last month, TikTok user @leacrylics shared that she has started a routine that she claims gets rid of her acne, pimples, and redness. The solution? Salt water.
“I’ve been struggling (with acne) since I was eleven,” @leacrylics said on TikTok. “I noticed every single time I swim at the beach and go into the ocean and my skin clears completely, so I bought sea salt off Amazon.”
“I mix a teaspoon of sea salt with half a cup of warm water, make the exact same ratio as the ocean, then I just spray it on my face every night… I’m about to start my period and you can see, no breakouts.”
With over 4.4 million views, the video has prompted a legion of TikTokers to try out the method. @leacrylics has even posted follow-up videos, so you can track her clear skin journey in real-time.
But before you dismiss it as just another off-kilter TikTok trend (see: dry scooping and fake tan lips), there’s science to back it up. Salt is a natural cleanser, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, balancing oil production, and removing clogged pores. Besides, you can also run it through your hair for tossled, beachy waves.
