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Protect skin and hair from the havoc caused by chlorine
Nothing better than a shower Cool pool to cool off in the summer. The problem is when we arrive at the end of the holiday and our skin is dry and our hair is dry and brittle.
Water and Chlorine: A Dangerous Mix!
Dermatologist Carolina Ferolla explains that our skin and hair are dried out not only because of the chlorine in the pool but also because of its action on the water.
"Water penetrates the keratin cells, causing them to swell, causing small openings in the layer of skin that is vulnerable to chlorine , a chemical that causes skin irritation, "explains the dermatologist.
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The same goes for the hair. "The water opens up the hair cuticles, allowing the penetration of chlorine, which leaves hair dry, dull and more prone to falls," says Carolina.
The dermatologist also warns that the damage occurs only because we are inside
So, if you just want to take a dip and get out of the pool, the risk of irritation is much lower.
Protective layer
To protect the skin from the effects of chlorine , the most effective solution is hydration. It should be done daily (always after bathing) to make skin recovery quicker.
Dermatologist Carolina Ferolla recommends creams that, in addition to moisturizing, soothe the skin, such as those containing Aloe Vera and chamomile. "They restore the skin barrier against the action of chlorine and other chemicals," he explains.
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Armored hair
In the case of hair the process is more complicated, "The part of the hair that suffers first is the tip, but if it is not hydrated before - and get very dry - only hydration is not enough to reverse the damage caused by chlorine, "says Carolina. "In this case, the only solution is the cut."
To protect the hair, it is best to hydrate with silicone-based products before the holiday season in the pool, as the silicone creates a layer around of the thread that protects the keratin cells from becoming swollen and make room for chlorine to enter.
A tip from the colorist Juha Antero, from MG Hair Salon in Sao Paulo, to ease the damage of chlorine is to wet the hair in the
So when you enter the swimming pool, your hair will already be saturated with water, preventing the pool water and chlorine from being so harmful.
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Juha says it would be ideal to wet the hair, apply a moisturizer and enter the pool wearing a cap, "but it is uncomfortable and it is not customary to wear a swimming cap."
It is not recommended to use creams before and in the clubs that would not even be allowed.
"That way, silicone-based tip repairers and creams have low efficacy. It would be necessary to use the product in great quantity, and the hair would be plastered. "
Therefore, the most recommended is a daily care routine to keep the hair moisturized and protected.
In order to recover the damaged wires, the most recommended treatment is deep moisturizing in the salon.
In general, the anti-waste shampoo is used to remove the impurities of the chlorine in the hair.The moisturizing mask, rich in vitamins and proteins, returns the nutrients to the threads, which gain strength and elasticity.Nail care
Because nails are also made of keratin, they are also subject to the effects of water and chlorine.
However, because they are more resistant, the damage only appears after the nail has been months in contact with chlorine.
"The nail tends to become yellowish or with white spots, and in some cases it may peel, that is, give off some layers," says Carolina.
If your nails are also damaged, ideal is to use nail and cuticle moisturizers.
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