3 tips to soothe skin irritations related to chlorine
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The treatment of swimming pool water involves the use of various products like chlorine. The choice of these products as well as the quality of the treatment directly influence the health of swimmers' skin. The presence of organic matter such as sweat or body residues in the water can react with chlorine and form chloramines, responsible for many skin and respiratory discomforts.
What is Chlorine and its risks?
Chlorine is a product used in swimming pools to treat the water. It is a harsh product for the skin, which can promote irritations in 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 previously discussed the benefits of swimming. Therefore, the solution is not to avoid pools! So, how to recognize skin irritations related to chlorine? How to soothe irritated skin in children? 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! 💡
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How to recognize skin irritations?
👶🏽 A child's skin is always more fragile than that of adults. After a swim in the pool , you can see that the child's skin can be dry, prone to itching. Some skins, such as dry or atopic skin, are more vulnerable to irritations. Red patches, tingling, or burning sensations may appear, especially on the skin or around the eyes.
Irritation can occur all over the body or on a few more sensitive areas. Such as the folds of the elbows, knees, hands, and also on the face. It is common to feel an unpleasant sensation, like tingling, after exposure to chlorine. Symptoms like a runny nose or breathing difficulties may also occur after swimming, due to the irritation of the respiratory tract by the chemicals present in the water.
It's important to know that true allergies to chlorine are rare, but allergic reactions can occur in some sensitive children. 🧒🏼
Hair can also be affected by repeated exposure to chlorine, becoming dry or brittle.
Symptoms may also appear spontaneously, even after several swimming sessions. So not necessarily from the first swim! 🏊🏽
Tips to relieve your child's irritated skin
🫧 Rinse the child's skin thoroughly after swimming with a neutral pH soap (atopic skin) to remove all traces of chlorine that may be present
💦 Spray a little thermal water on your little one's body. This reduces itching and allows the epidermis to regenerate
🌬️ Dry the skin well
🧴 Apply a barrier cream on sensitive areas before swimming to limit irritations
🧴 Apply a cream or moisturizing milk (for atopic skin) on the whole body but especially on the most sensitive areas (folds of the elbows, knees, hands, and face)
❌ Favor the use of fragrance-free products to limit the risk of irritation
Normally, the signs of irritation should disappear. If this is not the case, it is advised to consult a specialist doctor. 🩺
Tip to prevent skin irritation before and after the pool
⏱️ It is advised to wait a certain duration (generally 24 to 48 hours) after a shock treatment of the pool before swimming again
👃🏼The use of a nose clip is recommended to protect nasal mucous membranes from chlorine-induced irritation.
🚿 Ensure your child takes a clear water shower before and after each swim in the pool. Sweat and other organic materials on the skin, like cosmetic residues or debris, react with chlorine to form irritating compounds
👀 Be attentive to your child's skin to prevent signs of irritation (even before entering the pool). Understanding the causes of irritation helps better address them and adopt the right solutions. This could help you determine if chlorine is causing potential irritations.
🌬️ After each shower, always dry your skin well before applying cream
🧴 Choose to moisturize with a cream for atopic skin (also prefer soaps for atopic skin, at their age, they need gentleness)
🤿 Favor the use of swimming goggles and a swim cap during swimming in the pool. Indeed, the scalp also needs to be protected from chlorine assaults.
🚰 A little extra: also remember to rinse the Floating swimsuit Plouf and the accessories that your child used in the pool. Chlorine can also damage them.
Regular pool maintenance is essential to ensure water quality and limit the risk of irritation. It is also important to respect the recommended waiting time after certain chemical treatments before returning to the pool, to ensure the safety of swimmers. Don't forget the careful reading of water test results to adjust the treatment if necessary and prevent discomfort related to a chemical imbalance.
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