What happened? All of a sudden your skin is ashy and your walking around looking like a ghost. *in walks Winter*
Winter can take a very harsh toll on your skin if you aren’t aware of what it’s doing, how your skin reacts to it, and the part Chlorine plays in making matters worse. It’s like Winter and Chlorine have teamed up to rage a war against you.
It all starts with knowing exactly what your skin type is. Do you know?
There are 3 types Dry, Oily, and Combination.
No matter what your skin type is the following dry skin remedies will help you stay baby smooth as you frequent the pool during cold winter months.
It is a must to have thicker creams as opposed to lotions you would normally use during warmer weather months before and after a pool visit.
Getting Ready For A Dip
A great cream to use before you enter the water is Aquaphor. This thick cream creates a barrier that protects your skin from the initial harsh contact with chlorine. It is uniquely formulated with 41% Petrolatum to allow oxygen to flow and a skin protectant ointment with Panthenol and Glycerin to moisturize, nourish to enhance healing according to aquaforus.com. Make sure to apply a generous amount to your face, arms, and legs.
Congratulations!
You made it to the pool for a swim during Winter! Now you must get ready to beat the wind as you head back out.
Once you finish your workout make sure you rinse off your body. We all know you love super hot showers, but that ruins all of your attempts to avoid dry skin.
If you plan on taking a full shower avoid using soaps with a lot of fragrance.
Next you will need a thick cream to apply restore moisture to your skin.
You can continue using Aquaphor if you would like, but an alternative is Nivea Creme for post workout application. Nivea Creme is enriched with Provitamin B5, the rich, creamy formula intensively moisturizes, nourishes and protects the skin from that rough, dry, feel according to niveausa.com.
Now that you have 99% of your skin on defense mode there are a few more tips you may overlook.
Always carry a thick lip balm. Licking your lips every so often will not prevent them from cracking and eventually hurting by the end of the day. Apply a larger amount of cream to your feet and cover with thick socks, as well as your hands and cover with gloves.
If all else fails and you don’t want to carry extra products grab a container of Vaseline, slap on a heaping amount all over your body, and wait until you get home.
Now you are ready for anything Winter swimming throws at you enjoy your swim and don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list for instant access to more swim tips, updates, and special offers.