3 tips for soothing skin irritation linked 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 pool in order to treat water. It's a aggressive product For the skin, who can Promote irritation in our children. THE risk of suffering irritation depends on The frequency of exposure. Indeed, a swimmer child will be more exposed than a child who goes to the pool twice a year.  We had approached The benefits of swimming, And The solution is therefore not to avoid pools ! So how to recognize Skin irritation linked to chlorine ? How relieve the irritated skin of children ? and how can we prevent irritation ? In this article we will give you Tips for you and your child to enjoy the benefits of the swimming pool in complete freedom and safety!

 

 How to recognize skin irritation?

There a child's skin is always more fragile than that of adults. After a Swimming in the pool, you can see that The child's skin can be dry, Subject to itching. Of the red plates or burning sensations may appear. Irritation can manifest itself on the whole body or on a few more sensitive areas. Such as Plis of the elbows, of the knees, of the hands and also on the face. You should know that Symptoms can also appear spontaneously, even at the end of Several swimming sessions. So not necessarily from The first swimming.

 

Tips to relieve your child's irritated skin:

1. Rinse the child's skin with neutral pH soap (atopic skin) in order toremove all traces of chlorine that there can be. 
2. Spray a little thermal water on your little one's body. That Decreases itching And allows the epidermis to regenerate.
3. Dry the skin well
4. Apply a cream Or a moisturizing milk (for atopic skin) on the whole body But especially on The most sensitive areas (folds of the elbows, knees, hands and face).
Normally Signs of irritation must disappear. If this is not the case, it is advisable to Consult a specialized doctor.

 

Tip for preventing skin irritation after the pool:

1. Make sure May your child take A clear shower before And After each swim in the pool.
2. Be careful to your child's skin to Prevent signs of irritation (even before entering the pool). This could help you know if chlorine is the source of possible irritations.
3. After each shower always dry your skin well before “cream” it
4. Choose to hydrate it An atopic skin cream (Also prefer atopic skin soaps, at their age, they need sweetness).
5. Promote the use of bathing glasses and a Silicone bath hat during Swimming in the pool. Indeed, The scalp also needs to be protected from chlorine attacks.
6. Smallest : Also think of rinse your Plouf floating swimsuit for girls And boy And The accessories your child has used in the pool. Chlorine can also damage them.

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