{"id":336832,"date":"2016-05-23T18:01:22","date_gmt":"2016-05-23T10:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/effects-of-chlorine-on-your-skin-hair-336832.html"},"modified":"2019-05-03T11:06:34","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T03:06:34","slug":"effects-of-chlorine-on-your-skin-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/beauty-hk\/beauty-sos-hk\/effects-of-chlorine-on-your-skin-hair-336832.html","title":{"rendered":"Swim Fears: 6 Bad effects chlorine can have on your skin &amp; hair"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>When it comes to swimming in a public pool, you'll know the water that you wade in contains strong, often pungent chemicals. Chlorine is the weapon of choice when it comes to keeping pools and jacuzzis free of bacteria, viruses and other unwanted microorganisms. Unfortunately, high levels of chlorine can be harmful to humans as well and can cause certain side effects such itchiness and irritation to the skin and eyes. Strongly chlorinated pools can strip away the colour from your swimsuit, as well as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/beauty\/beauty-sos\/beauty-tips-and-tricks\/10-tips-to-take-care-of-dyed-hair-170724.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">alter the colour of your dyed hair<\/a>. If you have sensitive skin or if you aren't a fan of the harsh smell of chlorinated pools, we recommend swimming in saltwater pools or in the sea instead, whenever you crave a dip.<\/p> <p>Head up to the gallery above to check out some unfortunate ways chlorine can affect your skin and hair. From <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/beauty\/beauty-sos\/skin-food-10-natural-remedies-for-dry-skin-86265.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dry and flaky skin<\/a> to split ends, these reasons might be enough to make you want to think twice before soaking yourself for hours in that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/now-or-never\/destinations\/10-best-hotel-swimming-pools-singapore-169860.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fancy hotel swimming pool<\/a> or jacuzzi.<\/p> <p><em>Angela Goh<\/em><\/p> <p><em>Photos: Getty Images<\/em><\/p> <h2> <span>Read more:<\/span> <\/h2> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/beauty\/beauty-buys\/hair\/mane-masters-5-shampoos-to-use-after-swimming-118630.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mane Masters: 5 Shampoos to use after swimming<\/a><\/p> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/health\/healthy-practices\/quel-sport-fera-le-plus-de-bien-mon-corps-24289.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zumba, jogging or swimming\u2026Which sport is best for my body?<\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To swim or not to swim? 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