12:27 AM
By the turn of the season heading into the summer, one of the most fun activities to do is swim. However, have you ever wondered how to protect skin and hair when swimming in the sun?
Here is the tips to keep your skin and hair to be protected for swimming as quoted from Boldsky, Friday (17/04/2015):
1. Sensitive Skin
For the owners of sensitive skin, it is recommended that you use a lotion to neutralize the chlorine content is mixed with water pool. This can help prevent skin irritation.
2. Petroleum Jelly
If your skin is often injured because of friction, it is recommended you apply petroleum jelly on the parts before swimming.
3. Immediately Shower
After the swim, make sure you immediately wash yourself thoroughly with clean water. It is very useful to dispel any chlorine content attached to the skin. Remember chlorine can cause irritation to the skin.
4. Coconut Oil
One panacea to avoid the appearance of irritation because chlorine is applying coconut oil to the skin before swimming. Coconut oil is also useful to protect hair while swimming.
5. Clothes
After getting out of the pool and showers, you'll want to wear clothing with cotton to prevent irritation.
6. Sunscreen
Are antidote evil side sun? Surely the answer is sunscreen. So, do not forget to apply sunscreen before swimming.
7. Moisture
Immediately apply a moisturizer after washing your face after a swim. This will help rejuvenate the skin and make it soft after swimming.
