Why do people shower before going to the beach?

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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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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Plus, it's exfoliating. Jones noted that the salt in ocean water can exfoliate skin, too. It can “get rid of the rough skin that builds up over time, removes those dead skin cells and then gives you this fresh, new skin underneath,” Jones said. This will leave you with brighter and smoother skin, added Garshick.

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Body. Take a cool shower or bath after returning from the beach. Scrub well with a sisal washcloth or body brush to get rid of caked layers of sunscreen, sweat, and sand. Use a mild soap, then follow with an all-over moisturizer.

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6 Things to Do BEFORE You Head to the Beach
  1. Stock up on sunscreen. I'm not going to harp on the benefits of sunscreen — you know you need to wear it. ...
  2. Bring reusable plastic bags. ...
  3. Load up on snacks. ...
  4. Protect your car. ...
  5. Pack several swimsuits. ...
  6. Bring baby powder.


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