Winter skin is dry skin. No matter where you live, the air is drier and your skin often suffers. As much as we love our sunshine in Mesa, sun can be drying and if you are an avid swimmer, you might face a few skin and hair irritations that get worse with the combination of the weather and the chlorine.
Bountiful Benefits
Everyone knows the amazing health benefits of swimming and if you have a pool of your own, you know how easy it is to step out your backdoor and into your own private oasis. (And if you don’t have a pool of your own, better call No Limit pool builders in Mesa and get started planning one!) Swimming is not only excellent for your health, but it’s excellent for your state of mind. Don’t let dry skin or dry hair stop you from getting your daily dose of goodness.
Skin And Hair Get Stripped
Skin has a protective layer of fat that lubricates it and makes it slightly waterproof. When you spend a lot of time in a pool, the water can degrade and damage that fat layer. Add the chlorine exposure to the water exposure, and you have another layer of skin protection that becomes damaged. The skin knows how to renew and replenish itself, but the renewal process involves all of the unpleasantness of the tightness, itching, stinging, and flaking.
When it comes to your hair, the chlorine soaks into the shafts, stripping it of its natural protective lubricants. This not only dries it out, but can cause it to crack and break. Of course, if you have very light hair, you might also notice the greenish tint that occurs from spending time in the pool.
So how is a person supposed to stay healthy and not dry out?
Be Proactive In Planning
Your pool builders in Mesa know that it’s important to be diligent in your skin and hair protection routine when swimming in the winter months. 5 things that you can do to make things smoother are:
5) Stay hydrated! Plenty of moisture inside helps with moisture on the outside. Drink plenty of water at all times.
4) Take showers. Shower with fresh water before and after your time in the pool. Be sure to wash your hair and skin after pool use.
3) Moisturize. Use a deep moisturizing cream that replenishes and hydrates the skin.
2) Deep condition. Protect your hair by using a deep condition mask twice a week. You can also use olive or coconut oil for maximum hydration.
1) Treat. If you have eczema, or dry patches, use a hydrocortisone cream after showering. If you have areas of rubbing or chaffing, apply Vaseline to add protection and speed healing.
Have fun while whiling away the winter. Stay swimming, but stay healthy and hydrated as you wait for spring to arrive.
