In summer, we spend more time in the water than on land. We drift along with the salty currents of the Mediterranean or take to the water in chlorinated pools. While we feel completely at home during our aquatic excursions, our skin doesn't quite agree. To protect it from chlorine and enjoy your swims without worrying about damaging it, here's a potion to slip into your bath bag.<\/p>\n
At the height of summer, swimming is a daily activity. However, before jumping into the water, diving, or inventing a new swimming technique, you mustn't forget basic first aid. While you might remember to slather on sunscreen to protect yourself from UV rays and avoid turning into a lobster, the sun isn't the only invisible enemy of summer.<\/p>\n
Chlorine, which enhances pool water and stings the nose every time you linger on a sun lounger, undoes all your skincare efforts. It's merciless on bacteria, and it's equally unforgiving on your skin. This substance, which was even used as a weapon of war in the last century, is highly irritating, especially when present in excessive concentrations, particularly in private swimming pools.<\/p>\n
\u201cChlorine is actually quite protective against infections and bacteria,\u201d Dr. Jimmy Mohammed told RTL<\/a> . However, while it sanitizes swimming pool water, which can quickly turn sour without it, it weakens the skin barrier and impairs the effectiveness of the hydrolipidic film, which protects the skin. It also has the drawback of accelerating skin dehydration. This explains why the thinnest areas of your body have the texture of sandpaper at the end of August, despite a generous application of moisturizer.<\/p>\n You know the saying: \u201cprevention is better than cure.\u201d So instead of trying to undo the damage caused by that slightly chemically treated water, which makes it seem like you've drunk a cup of bleach with every botched dive, protect it intelligently. In a DIY-style video, content creator @margolistique,<\/a> who focuses on low-toxin living and holistic well-being, shares her recipe for chlorine-repellent spray.<\/p>\n This isn't a miracle product that will make you completely immune to chlorine. However, it's a useful natural remedy to help reset your skin after swimming in treated water. It also comes in several formulations.<\/p>\n This spray doesn't claim to counteract the harmful effects of chlorine on the skin, but simply to preserve its microbiome and therefore its balance, as well as its summer glow. It would be a shame to have a beautiful tan but skin like parchment. <\/p>\n An anti-chlorine spray for skin protected in all conditions<\/h2>\n
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