3 tips to soothe skin irritations related to chlorine

Chlorine: prevent and relieve skin irritation with Plouf !

 

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   What is Chlorine and its risks? 

The chlorine is a product used in swimming pools to treat the water. It is a harsh product for the skin, which can promote irritation in our children. The risk of suffering from irritations depends on the frequency of exposure. Indeed, a child swimmer will be more exposed than a child who goes to the pool twice a year. We had discussed the benefits of swimming, and the solution is not to avoid swimming pools! So, how to recognize skin irritations related to chlorine? How to relieve children’s irritated skin? and how can we prevent irritations? In this article, we will give you tips so that you and your child can enjoy the benefits of the pool in complete freedom and safety!

To protect the skin from irritations while fully enjoying the water, the mat floating 2-in-1 Plouf allows you to relax without prolonged contact with chlorinated water.

 

 How to recognize skin irritations?

A child's skin is always more fragile than that of adults. After a swim in the pool, you may notice that the child's skin can be dry, prone to itching. Red patches or burning sensations may appear. Irritation can manifest all over the body or on some more sensitive areas, such as the elbow folds, knees, hands, and also on the face. It is important to know that symptoms can also appear spontaneously, even after several swimming sessions. So not necessarily right from the first swim.



Tips for soothing your child's irritated skin:

1. Rinse the child's skin with a neutral PH soap (atopic skin) to remove all traces of chlorine that may be present. 
2. Spray a little thermal water on your little one's body. This reduces itching and allows the epidermis to regenerate.
3. Dry the skin well
4. Apply a cream or moisturizing milk (for atopic skin) on the entire body but especially on the most sensitive areas (elbow folds, knees, hands, and face).
Normally the signs of irritation should disappear. If not, it is advisable to consult a specialized doctor.

 

Tip to prevent skin irritations after swimming:

1. Ensure that your child takes a clear water shower before and after each swim in the pool.
2. Be attentive to your child's skin to prevent signs of irritations (even before entering the pool). This could help you determine if chlorine is causing any potential irritations.
3. After each shower always dry their skin well before applying cream
4. Choose for hydration a cream for atopic skin (also prefer soaps for atopic skin, at their age, they need softness).
5. Encourage the use of swimming goggles and a silicone swim cap during pool swimming. Indeed, the scalp also needs protection from chlorine aggressions.
6. Little extra: Also think about rinsing your Floating swimsuit PLOUF for girl and boy and the accessories your child used in the pool. Chlorine can also damage them.



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