Dear all,
Thanks to the beautiful weather in Sicily, my face was so clear during my 2- week holidays.
I started to realize it is the solar heat that kills the acne bacteria.
Now, I'm home which has been rainy for the whole week.
So I used hot water shower directly on my acne area every morning and night.
My skin has never been so good !
(my face got a little bit red after the shower..
but no worries, it would subside after a minute )
Cheap and efficient !
Yes, the sun can actually work as an anti-inflammatory and improve acne (a doctor explained to me why once, but I don't remember). However, you have to be careful as sun also damages the skin and can cause irritation leading to more acne. A good spf is always important. Relaxation and being free from stress can also help.
You shouldn't really be using hot water on your face as although it may have an initial soothing effect it actually irritates the skin. Then again, if it's working for you then congrats! That's great.