What young swimmers’ skin really needs

Autumn and winter bring a noticeable rise in family visits to indoor pools - whether for swimming lessons, aquababy sessions or weekend activities. Programs such as “I Can Swim” alongside the growing number of swimming schools encourage more children to spend time in the water. Swimming supports motor development, boosts immunity and helps regulate the nervous system. Yet few parents realize how quickly and intensely chlorinated water affects a child’s much more delicate skin.

Children’s skin has a thinner hydrolipid barrier, contains fewer lipids and loses moisture faster than adult skin. As a result, after leaving the pool it often becomes dry, red or irritated, and requires gentle, well-thought-out care.

To meet these needs, TRISWIM Junior was created - a mild, tear-free 2-in-1 body and hair wash designed specifically for young swimmers. It removes chlorine effectively while soothing, moisturizing and supporting skin and hair balance with ingredients such as aloe vera, provitamin B5 and calendula extract.

Chlorine: Essential in the water, but not on the skin

Chlorine is crucial for maintaining microbiological safety in swimming pools. However, the characteristic “pool smell” comes from chloramines - compounds formed when chlorine reacts with sweat, cosmetics and other impurities. Although they are a natural by-product of water disinfection, they can disturb the skin’s balance if they remain on it after swimming.

On children’s skin, this may lead to:

• dryness,

• redness,

• itching and minor irritation,

• increased sensitivity.

Scientific findings show that exposure to chlorinated water can reduce the diversity of beneficial skin bacteria in children by up to 30%* if the skin is not properly cleansed afterwards.

This is why the category of after-swim care is gaining importance - products designed to neutralize chlorine and restore skin balance more effectively than traditional shower gels.

3 Steps to Safe Post-Swim Skin Care for Children

1. Shower before entering the pool

Although widely promoted in countries such as the UK and the US, this habit is still uncommon in Poland. A pre-swim shower:

• removes sweat, oils, cosmetics and dirt,

• reduces the formation of chloramines,

• improves overall water quality,

• minimises irritation risks for young swimmers.

This principle is a key part of the global TRISWIM campaign: “Proper Hygiene Before and After Swimming.”

2. Shower immediately after swimming

Chlorine can remain on the skin for up to 30 minutes after leaving the water - and the longer it stays, the more it disrupts the skin’s lipid barrier.

TRISWIM Junior is especially effective during this critical moment. Its formula includes:

• aloe vera - moisturizes and soothes,

• provitamin B5 - supports regeneration,

• calendula extract - calms irritation and helps repair micro-damage,

• gentle cleansers - neutralize chlorine rather than simply masking its smell.

3. Gentle drying and proper moisturization

Children’s skin is more vulnerable after contact with chlorinated water. To protect it:

• gently press the towel to the skin instead of rubbing,

• apply a moisturizing lotion that helps rebuild the hydrolipid barrier.

Well-moisturized skin is more resilient and less prone to irritation, making this step as important as the cleansing itself.

Why regular shower gel is not enough

Typical shower gels:

• cleanse the skin,

• but do not neutralize chlorine,

• leaving behind compounds that may still irritate.

TRISWIM Junior:

• neutralizes chlorine and chloramines,

• is tear-free and safe for the eyes,

• is free from SLS/SLES,

• is Cruelty Free and contains no microplastics,

• uses skin-friendly, child-safe ingredients.

Did you know…?

• Children’s skin loses moisture significantly faster than adults’.

• Irritation occurs not because of chlorine in the water, but because chlorine stays on the skin.

• The “pool smell” comes from chloramines, not chlorine itself.

• A proper shower before and after swimming is more important than the pool’s water-treatment technology.

• TRISWIM Junior is one of the world’s first products designed specifically to neutralize chlorine on children’s skin.