Hello there,
I am a new member to this group and I have read through some of the answers and they seem quite helpful
I have been swimming daily for enjoyment and exercise for the past 10 years.
I have had no issues up until last spring when the pool gym I go to switch from bromine to a saltwater pool.
From what the folks there that work there tell me the chlorine levels tend to be very high and the room and the club smell of chlorine. They are not really sure what the problem is although they have been working diligently to resolve the issue. They suspect it’s because there is too much usage and not enough filtering out of the chlorine.
The issues that I’ve been having are my skin is very dry very shiny and I have lost a lot of my body hair legs chest arms etc. I haven’t noticed much on my head but there was a lot more there so I’m probably losing it there too. And I also sometimes have issues with itching skin.
Before my swim I generally take a very quick rinse which is what we’re supposed to do before we go into the pool. After swim are use a generic off-the-shelf body wash and then later on at home at night I take a third shower with body wash in normal shampoo.
Any suggestions on how I could help with these issues?
Thanks in advance!
I'm not a chemist, but understand that the saltwater pool is still creating chlorine. It's designed to do that (www.bluescience.com/.../how-does-a-saltwater-pool-work). But the fact that you have the chlorine aroma, and your skin/hair issues, it's obvious there's an imbalance. Additionally, like others mentioned, I think you may be showering a bit too much, and should be using a moisturizer. I try to make sure that the soap/shampoo I use after swimming (in a pool) contains the compound EDTA. Look on the listing of ingredients. Most, not all, soaps and shampoos have it. It "chelates" (bonds to) the chlorine to help remove it from the skin and hair.
Dan
I'm not a chemist, but understand that the saltwater pool is still creating chlorine. It's designed to do that (www.bluescience.com/.../how-does-a-saltwater-pool-work). But the fact that you have the chlorine aroma, and your skin/hair issues, it's obvious there's an imbalance. Additionally, like others mentioned, I think you may be showering a bit too much, and should be using a moisturizer. I try to make sure that the soap/shampoo I use after swimming (in a pool) contains the compound EDTA. Look on the listing of ingredients. Most, not all, soaps and shampoos have it. It "chelates" (bonds to) the chlorine to help remove it from the skin and hair.
Dan
