Your Guide to Post-Swim Dryness
Sometimes the best way to beat the heat is a pool day, but how do you avoid the itchy, dry feeling after a refreshing dip in the pool? It’s no secret that prolonged hours of swimming can strip away the skin’s natural sebum and oil, causing dry, itchy skin. So, how can you prevent this while still enjoying the pool or beach?
Pool day pro-tips - ditch the itch:
- Shower Immediately: Don't let chlorine or saltwater dry on your skin. Rinse with clean, cool water as soon as possible after swimming.
- Gently Pat Dry: Avoid rubbing your skin with a towel as this can further irritate it. Gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel.
- Apply Moisturizer While Skin is Damp: Apply your chosen moisturizer or after-swim product while your skin is still slightly damp to help lock in moisture.
How different ingredients prevent moisture loss-
Humectants
These ingredients attract and retain moisture in the skin. Collagen Boosting Serum contains hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant that holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water. C Shield Smart Serum contains Glycerin, another effective humectant that draws moisture from the air and deeper layers of the skin.
Emollients
These ingredients soften and smooth the skin, creating a barrier to prevent further moisture loss. Ceramides can be naturally found in the skin, and help maintain the skin barrier. Look for products with ceramides to replenish and strengthen this barrier. Shea butter is rich and hydrating, leaving dry skin feeling nourished. Jojoba oil is similar to the skin’s natural sebum, and its non comedogenic properties allow it to hydrate without clogging the pores.
Jolie Body Cream contains ceramides, shea butter and jojoba oil to soften and maintain skin barrier. Refixion sans retinol cream is an effective anti-aging wrinkle cream and moisturizing treatment that contains ceramides and jojoba oil to hydrate and maintain the skin barrier.
Occlusives
These ingredients form a protective layer on the skin to prevent moisture loss. Laserine Botanical Salve is a lightweight semi occlusive that contains witch hazel, carrot root, and licorice to protect and prevent water loss providing a non-greasy barrier. Facial oils can be a luxurious way to rehydrate dry skin after swimming. Try a lightweight, non-comedogenic oil like our Vitality Nourishing Facial Oil.
