Is it better to shower before or after the beach?

Showering after swimming in a natural waterbody will help reduce your risk of contracting infections and rashes. This is because showering with warm water and soap immediately after recreational water activities helps remove bacteria from your skin's surface and your hair.



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If swimmers don't shower before their dip, then it can increase the risk of waterborne illnesses such as diarrhoea, swimmer's ear and skin infections. Chlorine does help disinfect bacteria to protect swimmers, but it's not instantaneous…so get in that shower!

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Similarly, when you're hot, your body moves some core fluid to the outside of your body (aka sweat) to cool you down. However, this loss of core fluid can lead to dehydration. While these processes are effective at keeping you cool, they tax your body and can leave you feeling fatigued.

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Take a cool shower A cool or lukewarm shower will not only be more refreshing but help to prolong your hard-earned tan. Follow up with a rich body butter. Packed with anti-oxidants, My Trusty's body butter is ideal to fight off the dehydrating effects of the sun's rays.

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If you're at the beach on a warm day, then there's a good chance you'll get pretty sweaty. This is helpful for keeping yourself cool, but sweating can also lead to dehydration and make you fatigued.

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