Swimmers Skin Care Tips And Natural Remedies

Skin Care

oi-Anjana NS

By Anjana Ns

Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 13:31

Since the monsoon season is up, it is time to enjoy some rafting in the fresh waters. But for that, one needs to take some precautions for skin, as well as for safety. Today we will discuss a few important tips for swimmers and adventure lovers. Tanning, allergies and many other types of infection can be easily prevented by these solutions. Sneak a peek into simple swimmers skin care tips.

Swimmers Skin Care Tips -

1. Chlorine: Generally, the swimming pools are chlorinated to keep the pool water free from algae and insects etc. But the chlorine not only affects the water plants and insects but also tans the skin. It may also lead to itchy skin. For that, applying coconut oil would be best swimmers skin care tip.
A good remedy because the salts in water get neutralized with the contents of the oil.

2. For Sea Waters: Water sports in seas may look very adventurous but the water in sea contains lot of dirt, animal waste, plant waste, industrial waste, different types of salts which can various allergies to skin and body.

But one cannot avoid playing in water so all that needs for a clean skin is a little precaution. Always apply a water proof sun screen lotion with SPF at least 50. After all the fun in water, one needs to take a good shower in clean water as well rinse skin with coconut water. The mild acid in coconut water cleanses face removing impurities.

3. Application of ripe banana fruit pack, curd and honey will naturally improve skin tone and retain a healthy glow.

4. Always wear cotton clothing after a swim, as cotton doesn't irritate the sensitive skin unlike synthetic fabrics.

5. Don't expose the scalp to the sea impurities as they may cause infection, dandruff problems, drying of scalp etc. Always massage hair and scalp with a good oil (preferably coconut oil) before getting into the water as it will not allow the skin to hold and absorb any kind of dirt.

Sometimes tanning may happen even after following these natural swimmers skin care tips but one need not have to worry as applying gram flour over the tanned area of the skin will gradually reduce the effect.