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When we talk about swimming, we always talk about how good it is for our body, heart and mind, but we rarely talk about how it affects our biggest organ - our skin.
Swimming - mostly the chemicals in the water more importantly, have both positive and negative affects on our skin. Swimming in a pool can do great things for your skin if you have acne. The chemicals in the pool attack the compounds in our skin that cause cause blemishes.
For most people, clearer-looking skin is a huge plus.
However, these same chemicals that help keep our skin acne-free, can also cause: dry skin,and rashes.
To help prevent these issues, follow these few simple steps:
- Shower before AND after swimming - but not too hot - hot water will only make matters worse.
- Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Make sure your skin has the essential nutrients it needs to stay healthy and strong.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.
If an issue persists, see a doctor right away.
Love the water, but love your skin even more.
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