Hi all,
I've been a runner for a long time, and have recently taken up swimming as a cross-trainer. I'm enjoying it more than I thought I would, but I have a couple of petty questions.
The chlorine is really rough on my skin. I'm wondering if there are any product(s) out there that anyone could recommend, or should I just go with any moisterizer?
2) I have a basic swim cap (Speedo). It said one-size-fits-all, but I have very thick hair and I have a hard time getting all of my hair up under it. It also slides up when I'm swimming. Is there another brand or style that I might have better luck with, and where would I pick one up?
Sorry if these questions seem trivial, but I don't know who else to ask.
Thanks,
Deb
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Former Member
Try UltraSwim shampoo followed by a good conditioner for your hair. You can also spread the Ultraswim over your body after it has been in your hair for a moment. Dr. Bronner's is good, but many people find that the peppermint version is a bit rough on their face. The almond oil version is nice as is the lavender. For skin moisturizing, try Eucerin (sp?) or Curel. I favor the Curel as it seems to work better and is cheaper, although they don't give either of these away.
BTW, I have found that using Ultraswim on a Lycra suit extends its life by 25-50%, but that goes against the common wisdom of "no shampoo on swimsuits", so your mileage may vary...
-LBJ
Try UltraSwim shampoo followed by a good conditioner for your hair. You can also spread the Ultraswim over your body after it has been in your hair for a moment. Dr. Bronner's is good, but many people find that the peppermint version is a bit rough on their face. The almond oil version is nice as is the lavender. For skin moisturizing, try Eucerin (sp?) or Curel. I favor the Curel as it seems to work better and is cheaper, although they don't give either of these away.
BTW, I have found that using Ultraswim on a Lycra suit extends its life by 25-50%, but that goes against the common wisdom of "no shampoo on swimsuits", so your mileage may vary...
-LBJ
