Monday, July 20, 2009

Dry Itchy Smelly after using the pool ? Read this...

We all experience the dry and itchyness after using the pool... due to chlorine...
At first, I thought of getting rid of this chlorine using my regular soap but
the darn thing would not go away !!! So after some research I have come with
a comprehensive plan to protect my skin and hair from the harmful chlorine !
It is a real simple plan and has worked wonders !

1. Before entering the pool apply vaseline, body oil or any of your favourite
moisturising cream which your skin will absorb easily. Once your skin pores
are filled with this good stuff , the chlorine molecules to dont have any room in
your pores and effectively your skin is protected by the layer of cream or oil
apply. The same holds true for your hair, if you are not using a swimming cap.
I apply oil to my hair that gets absorbed by my hair which prevents it from
getting DRY and Brittle from chlorine ! If you dont apply oil or any other
protectant to your hair and dont use a cap then atleast, thoroughly wet your
hair before entering the pool. Thats the very least you can do to help prevent
the chlorine molecules Out !

2. After using the pool, you can use any Shampoo that contains the
Chlorine-Buster chemical "Sodium Lauraeth Sulfate" which quickly breakes
chlorine molecules ! Some of these shampoos that do contain
Sodium Laureth Sulfate :

1. Head and Shoulders

2. Aveeno

3. Paul Mitchel only some types

4. TriSwim

5. UltraSwim

6. L'Oreal Kids Shampoo


Apply, this thoroughly on your hair.

3. For removing chlorine of your body, you could use any body wash that
has the Chlorine buster.I use Aveeno which is great, you get 3 big bottles
at costco for a great price of $9.99.

4. Once your done taking of chlorine from hair and body, dry it and use
any good moisturising cream like Aveeno, Lubriderm, Vaseline, Nivea.
This will smoothen your skin and will prevent dryness, itchyness !

This plan has helped me greatly and hope it can work for you too !

Happy Skin makes Happy Swimming !

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