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The Beautiful Swimmer

  The beautiful Swimmer   Swimming is a wonderful blend of fun with exercise. A good swim can tone your body and also release those 'happy' hormones to keep you going for the day. Like everything swimming also has flip side and one of the major drawback is that it has harmful effects on the skin and hair. Pool water and sea water contains chlorine and salt which can make your skin and hair dry and build up a green color. It can make your skin look dull and dark if not taken care of. So, next time before you jump into the pool, take a few minutes to follow these simple tips for a beautiful you: Before Swimming To prevent the greenish trace in hairs due to copper oxidation by chlorine, mix coconut oil, olive oil and almond oil. It will hydrate hair cuticles with a protective layer of moisture that seals them and prevents the chlorine and boric acid from leaving its effect.   Always have a shower before you enter the pool, it instantly hydrates the hair too. This p...