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What every Swimmer Should Have In Their Swim Bag

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Who doesn't love a swim? One of the easiest ways to exercise, it is undoubtedly good for you. However, it can wreak havoc on your hair and skin, and what do you do with wet costumes? As a keen swimmer at club level and then just for fun, for over 40 ...
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Shampoos and conditioners Section

 
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Definitely recommended, especially if you have coloured hair, because chlorine can give gorgeous colour a brassy look. Mild enough to be used frequently and it has a lovely fragrance.
UltraSwim Chlorine Removal Shampoo 207ml x2
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Small enough to fit into any bag, this shampoo and condition will leave your hair manageable and feeling gorgeous.
TRISWIM Shampoo & Conditioner Bundle
 
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If you prefer to use your favourite shampoo, then use this afterward for a final touch. You leave it in, so there is no rinsing once it is applied - simple and easy.
Pre-Swim Leave-In Conditioner for Swimmers
 
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This one is applied before you swim and comes in a creamy formula that rinses away afterwards. There is also a shampoo and conditioner available to complete the set.
AQUA GUARD Pre-Swim Hair Defense
 
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One product does it all - a 3-in-1 shampoo, body wash and conditioner - leave in and get on with life.
SoCozy Swim Leave-In Treatment Spray
 
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Shampoo chlorine away for hair that feels naturally nourished and smilky smooth. Comes in an easy hold bottle and is useful to have in any swim bag.
Malibu C: Swimmers Wellness Treatment Kit
 
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Use this before your swim to protect your hair from the effects of chlorine. Leaves hair feeling naturally soft and silky.
AQUA GUARD Pre-Swim Hair Defense
 
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With SPF to protect your skin from the sun, this moisture-laden cream goes on smoothly andmakes you feel just great. Light enough to use after every swim - wherever that might be.
BIODERMA PHOTODERM

Body washes and creams

Skin can feel tight and dry after swimming, whether that is in the sea or in a pool. These body washes and lotions will restore skin's moisture and leave it feeling great. 

 
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In a snazzy bottle you won't miss in your bag, this body wash removes chorine and leaves skin feeling soft and revitalised.
TRISWIM Chlorine Removal Body Wash 251ml
 
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Gorgeous, scented with delicious light perfume and a range of products to leave your skin feeling amazing - choose your favourite and pop in in your bag.
Babo Botanicals
 
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After swimming, this economically priced wash will leave your skin feeling pampered, less dry and beautifully soft.
Naturium body wash
 
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Mmmm…for a little indulgence after your hard swim, use this to revive, revitalise and leave your skin and body feeling oh, so pampered.
Body Wash | Apothecary | 375 mL

General oddments for your swim bag

Useful things to have in your swim bag every swimmer should know about. 

 
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This might sound odd, but a ziplock freezer pag will hold a wet costume or trunks and keep them from making anything else in your bag wet. keep one or two in your bag and pop your wet costume in.  Then, zip and you are done.
Tesco Zip Seal Food & Freezer Bags Medium 20S
 
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These nifty little towels absorb a lot of water, wring out and rise easily. They will dry you and yet are small enough to fit in any swim bag, taking up far less room than a conventional towel. Choose your colour and dry away.
Microfibre Towels | Travel Towels
 
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One tiny blue bottle (recyclable) and a dab of gorgeousness for pampering those bits that sweat after your swim.  ethically sourced ingredients and wonderfully gentle on your skin.
Neal's Yard Remedies Lemon & Coriander Deodorant
 
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Often forgotten, but your lips need care if you swim regularly. This tiny tube is a hero at moisturising dry lips, so don't forget to use it after each swim.
Burt's Bees Lip Balms
 
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Brushing hair after swimming is sometimes just not possible, so begin with this wide toothed comb to separate those locks befoer you dry your hair - or simply let it dry in the sun.
FUL Wide Tooth Comb – Tangle-Free Detangling

After swim body lotions and moisturisers

Chlorine attaches to skin and can make it feel tight and dry. using a moisturising lotion after a swim can relieve these feelings and make your skin glow.  

 
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Deeply moisturing, this bottle of magic will restore dry skin and release tightness, leaving it soft and beautifully radiant.
Neutrogena® Norwegian Formula® Deep Moisture Fast Absorbing Body Lotion
 
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A gentle range, using oats as a base, this oil hydrates even very dry skin and is an incredible spritz you can use for the whole body.
AVEENO® SKIN RELIEF BODY OIL SPRAY
 
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E45 is trusted by many people and is a lovely, gentle way to moisturise your skinafter swimming. It relieves tightness and dryness and will leave your skin feeling smooth and touchable.
Moisturising Lotion: Benefits, where to buy & how to use
 
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Sooo swim is sooo lovely to use and comes in pump action or traditional tubes. Slather it on for that fresh, pampered feeling.
SOOO Swim Shampoo & Body Wash Set