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How Can One Protect Their Skin While Going For Swimming?

Posted on Thu, 5 May 2022

Question: I have joined swimming classes. Can you please suggested how to protect my skin. Are there any creams where I can apply before and after swimming.
Regards

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Water resistant sunscreen, moisturizing lotion

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

In swimming it’s very important to go for a water resistant sunscreen 15-20 minutes before entering the swimming pool and again reapply it once the swimming session gets over.
Also take a bath before entering the pool and again once you have completed your swimming.

Sometimes water in the pool can cause dryness. In that case use a moisturizing lotion containing white soft paraffin on the entire body 2-3 times in a day.

I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to answer any further queries.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (11 hours later)

Thanks for yousr response. Could you suggest name which will help me in getting it easily from pharmacy.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Photostable sunscreen, cetaphil moisturizing lotion

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You can go for photostable sunscreen and use cetaphil moisturizing lotion for dryness if required.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj