Shielding Your Skin: Essential Tips to Protect Against Chlorine Exposure

Booked a holiday and excited to visit the pool? Here are some tips on how to protect your skin from chlorine:

1. Pre-Swim Rinse: Rinse off with fresh water before entering the pool. This can help reduce the amount of chlorine your skin absorbs.
2. Apply a Barrier: Use a waterproof sunscreen, such as the Solarium waterproof sunscreen available at our clinic, or a pre-swim lotion designed to protect skin from chlorine. This creates a barrier that can reduce chlorine absorption.
3. Wear Protective Gear: Consider wearing a swim cap and goggles to protect your hair and eyes from chlorine.
4. Post-Swim Rinse: Shower immediately after swimming to wash off chlorine from your skin and hair.
5. Use Gentle Cleansers: Use a mild soap or a specially formulated swimmer’s body wash to cleanse your skin thoroughly.
6. Moisturize: Apply a rich moisturizer or a lotion containing ingredients like aloe vera, glycerin, or shea butter after showering to rehydrate your skin. We have the DIBI Milano Body Vitality range including the Renewing Moisturising Cream with Hyaluronic Acid and the Smoothing Retinol Cream.
7. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated from the inside out.
8. Limit Exposure: Try to minimize the amount of time you spend in chlorinated water and take breaks between swims.

Be sure to stay protected so you can fully enjoy your holiday with no extra worries!