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Posted on December 18, 2018March 29, 2019 by Goodbye Chlorine

Moisturizer for Swimmers: How avid swimmers keep their skin and hair moisturized.

We make moisturizing skin lotion and hair conditioners for swimmers. If you would like to see these moisturizers for swimmers then follow these links: lotion and conditioner. See our buyer’s guide to find out which product line is best for you. Otherwise, keep reading.

Chlorine makes your hair and skin dry

If you’re swimming, you’re most likely swimming in a chlorinated swimming pool. It’s by far the most used method of sanitizing swimming pool and is very effective. That sanitizing effect, however, has it’s side effects. The most common complaint of avid swimmers is they have dry hair and skin (and smell like chlorine).

You’re not alone if you’ve been a frequent swimmer and have noticed your hair and skin becoming dry. “Swimmer’s hair” or dry, brittle and crunchy hair is a common swimmer stereotype not to mention that swimmers often smell like the same chlorinated swimming pool they use. What’s also common but not talked about as much is dry skin.

Chlorine irritates the skin of many swimmers. Some people call this “chlorine rash”. Whatever you call it: a rash, eczema, or dry skin, it’s terribly uncomfortable. Dry, itchy skin caused by chlorine can drive you crazy.

So here is what happens. Chlorine bonds to organic matter. This is how it sanitizes the water. And guess what? You are large organic matter. It follows then, that when you jump into the pool, chlorine bonds to you.

This chlorine bond s not easy to break. Have you ever thought that to get the chlorine off you will just take a longer, more thorough shower? And were you disappointed by the results? Of course, because chlorine forms a strong bond with your hair and skin. It has a way of just hanging around. The proof that chlorine is still on you is that you smell like the swimming pool long after getting out of it.

The proof that chlorine is still on you is that you smell like the swimming pool long after getting out of it.

Frustrating indeed. Instead of taking super long showers, what you need are products designed to release the chlorine bond and gently wash away the left over chemicals.

Moisturizer for Swimmers, lotion and conditioner

These are great moisturizers for swimmers: Our lotion and hair conditioners are designed to neutralize chlorine (and bromine), balance pH, and return moisture to your hair and skin.

These products contain moisturizers including Olive Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Cacao Seed Butter and She Butter as well as conditioners that quickly return moisture to your hair and skin.

The combination of: neutralizing chlorine, balancing pH and returning moisture makes these products ideal for avid swimmers.

ELITE Conditioner for Swimmers. — ELITE Conditioner

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Posted on December 16, 2018March 29, 2019 by Goodbye Chlorine

Swimmer’s Hair: How to prevent chlorine from damaging your hair.

When it comes to swimmer’s hair, an “ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” as Benjamin Franklin said. The best ounce of prevention to avoid “swimmer’s hair” is the good ol’ swim cap.

Use a swim cap to prevent “swimmers’ hair”

Coincidentally, a latex swim cap weighs in at about an ounce. Putting on a swim cap is easiest when you fill it with water and dump it over your head. Use tap water from the shower if possible. Yeah, we hear you, most avid swimmers just dip the cap in the pool and dump it on, but if it’s swimmer’s hair prevention you want, the best is to use tap water.

So how does it work? First, the tap water is absorbed into your hair making it more difficult for your hair to absorb the pool water. Finally, the swim cap provides a physical barrier between your hair and the pool water, and helps to keep it out.

It helps, but it won’t completely keep the pool water out. Let’s be realistic, you’re swimming in the pool. Pool water is going to find itself into every nook and cranny of your body. And over time, the accumulation of chlorine will do what it’s best at and dry out your hair.

Use conditioner to prevent “swimmers’ hair”

There are other ways to prevent chlorine from damaging your hair.

If you want to keep your hair looking good, you’ll need more than just a swim cap. Our all-time favorite product is our anti-chlorine conditioner. You can apply some before you put on a swimming cap, and use this product after swimming in the shower. It neutralizes and gently removes chlorine as well as returns moisture into your hair. It’s an excellent product and we’re sure you will get great results with it.

We sell our conditioner in shampoo and conditioner packs, so if you want a discount by purchasing them bundled check this link out.

There are two videos below: One that is a fun video 12 Ways to Put on a Swim Cap, and a serious video about putting on a swim cap with long hair. Enjoy!

Fun video: 12 Ways to Put on a Swim Cap

On a more serious note: Putting on a Swim Cap if You Have Long Hair. (and you can use a pre-swim conditioner as well)

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Posted on December 16, 2018February 15, 2021 by Goodbye Chlorine

Chlorine Removal Shampoo for Swimmers

Goodbye Chlorine manufactures chlorine removal shampoo and other anti-chlorine products for swimmers’ hair and skin. Click here to see our entire product line, or our buyer’s guide.

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Chlorine Removal Shampoo is a great product to keep chlorine from damaging your hair. Read on and we’ll give you all the details.

Is your hair drying out from swimming regularly? If so, you’re not alone. Ever since swimming pool operators have been using chlorine to sanitize their pools, swimmers have had to deal with the unfortunate side effect called “swimmer’s hair“.

Chlorine was a great discovery for sanitizing swimming pools, and I think speaking for most swimmers we’re grateful for clean, healthy pools. However, it would be great to leave the chlorine in the pool after swimming.

As you have found out, chlorine is tenacious and has a way of hanging around long after you are finished swimming. It sticks to your hair and skin like glue. Have you tried taking showers multiple times only to find that the chlorine smell just stays on you? Yep, that’s not your imagination, that’s actually the chlorine.

You don’t have to put up with these negative side effects any longer. And the dry, crunchy hair that has, in the past, immediately identified swimmers outside of the pool? That’s no longer a problem either.

So how do you avoid swimmer’s hair in the first place? We recommend the first thing you do is wear a latex swimming cap and wet your hair in the shower before swimming. The swimming cap will provide a physical barrier between your hair and the pool water. It’s not foolproof though, and pool water will find its way into the cap.

Using a swimming-specific shampoo like our ELITE shampoo for swimmers is a great chlorine removal solution.

ELITE Shampoo for Swimmers Hair — ELITE Shampoo

The brand Goodbye Chlorine is for swimmers who are in the pool up to 5 times a week. If you are a recreational swimmer this one is made for you.

We’ve made the ELITE chlorine removal shampoo for swimmers who are in the pool more than five times a week. If you are an elite, competitive swimmer then this one will work best for you.

All of our products, including the chlorine removal shampoo for swimmers, immediately and effectively remove chlorine. Use our products after swimming and you’ll notice that the chlorine has vanished. How will you know? No longer will you experience the lingering and embarrassing chlorine odor, nor will your hair be completely fried from the pool.

If you already have severely damaged hair, check out our article Swimmer’s Hair: How to avoid it and fix it.

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Posted on December 18, 2017March 29, 2019 by Goodbye Chlorine

Goodbye Chlorine Now Accepts Bitcoin Payment

Goodbye Chlorine now proudly accepts Bitcoin cryptocurrency as a convenient payment method for our customers.

Goodbye Chlorine is the industry innovator in anti-chlorine personal care products and we are happy to announce our acceptance of Bitcoin payments.

Tech-savvy customers can now feel comfortable using our cryptocurrency payment gateway for fast, secure transactions.

Goodbye Chlorine manufactures anti-chlorine shampoo, conditioner, soap, shower gel and styling products for swimmers and people who have chlorine sensitivities.

Our products battle swimmer’s hair and dry, itchy skin experienced by swimmers after prolonged contact with chlorinated swimming pools.

We distribute the following anti-chlorine product brands: ELITE, Goodbye Chlorine, Swimmer Kids and Protect.

Posted on September 25, 2017March 29, 2019 by Goodbye Chlorine

Conditioner for Chlorine Hair

Have you been looking for a conditioner that removes chlorine from your hair? Then you’ve found the right place. Goodbye Chlorine makes conditioner and other products for chlorine hair.

Regular swimming is excellent for your health. Are you beginning to feel the mental and physical benefits from swimming? If so, you may have also noticed your hair isn’t feeling so great. Let’s look at some ways to battle the condition known as “swimmer’s hair”. You may need a conditioner for chlorine hair.

Read on. This article will help you choose a conditioner for chlorine hair (or swimmer’s hair as it’s commonly called).

Swimming and the consequences of Swimmer’s Hair

Since the invention of chlorinated swimming pools, swimmers have battled with the damaging effects of chlorine. It is so common, that some ELITE swimmers surrender to “swimmer’s hair” and shave their heads. Some wear the lingering chlorine odor as badge of honor. It’s proof of swimming for 2-3 hours a day.

In the past, swimmers found ways to cope with these problems. Fortunately, damaged hair and chlorine odor can be eliminated. You may need a conditioner for chlorine hair. Read this article if you would like to learn more about how anti-chlorine shampoo and conditioner work better together.

Goodbye Chlorine Anti-Chlorine Conditioner

Anti-Chlorine Conditioner for Swimmers. — Goodbye Chlorine Conditioner

Recreational swimmers who are in the pool up to 5 times per week should use our Goodbye Chlorine products. Our anti-chlorine conditioner is the correct strength for recreational swimmers. It is gently and effectively removes chlorine without using harsh chemicals. Buy our anti-chlorine conditioner with shampoo and receive a discount here. We also offer a larger discount with our anti-chlorine value bundle here.

ELITE Anti-Chlorine Conditioner

Elite athletes who are in the pool more than 5 times per week should use our ELITE products. Our conditioner for chlorine hair is for elite athletes who have prolonged exposure to chlorine. It is gentle and removes chlorine without using harsh chemicals. It also restores moisture, balances pH, assists in comb out and protects. Buy our anti-chlorine conditioner with shampoo and receive a discount here. We also offer a larger discount with our anti-chlorine value bundle here.

Swimmer Kids Anti-Chlorine Conditioner

Children who are learning to swim or who love to swim should use our Swimmer Kids products. Our Swimmer Kids anti-chlorine conditioner works best for young swimmers. It effectively removes chlorine without using harsh chemicals and is gentle enough to use every day. Swimmer Kids conditioner for chlorine hair also restore moisture to chlorine-damaged hair. Buy our anti-chlorine conditioner with shampoo and receive a discount here. We also offer a larger discount with our anti-chlorine value bundle here.

Protect Anti-Chlorine Conditioner

Anti-Chlorine Conditioner Instantly Removes Chlorine. — Protect Conditioner

People who are sensitive to chlorine, who use chlorinated showers or who enjoy the back yard hot tub should use our Protect products. Our anti-chlorine conditioner is the right strength for people who are sensitive to chlorine. It gently and effectively removes chlorine without using harsh chemicals. Protect conditioner also restores moisture lost to chlorine-damage. Buy our anti-chlorine conditioner with shampoo and receive a discount here. We also offer a larger discount with our anti-chlorine value bundle here.

Anti-Chlorine Shampoo and Conditioner

Our anti-chlorine shampoo and conditioner work better together. See our “better together” offers for our brands: Goodbye Chlorine, ELITE, Swimmer Kids and Protect.

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Posted on September 25, 2017February 15, 2021 by Goodbye Chlorine

Anti-Chlorine Shampoo and Conditioner Value Bundles

Goodbye Chlorine manufactures anti-chlorine products for swimmers’ hair and skin. Click here to see our entire product line, or our buyer’s guide.

Listen to the audio version of this article.

Anti-Chlorine Shampoo and Conditioner Value Bundles

Anti-Chlorine Shampoo and Conditioner value bundles are the best way to buy our shampoo and conditioner. Whether you are an elite athlete, a recreational swimmer, a kid who loves to swim, or someone with chlorine sensitivity we have a product that is right for you.

Our customers are people who like the idea of clean pools, spas and showers, but loath the damage caused by chlorine. Dry crunchy hair (otherwise known as “swimmer’s hair“), and itchy skin are common complaints associated with chlorine damage.

Our anti-chlorine shampoo and conditioners work better together. You can get a discount when buying them together here.

Chlorine and the consequences of Swimmer’s Hair

Chlorine sanitizes our public water supply. In small amounts, chlorine is a public health miracle. However, chlorine accumulates on your hair and skin. It forms a tight bond, and is difficult to remove with regular personal care products. In fact, strong chemicals can make swimmers’ dry crunchy hair worse. Our products are made to gently release and remove chlorine without the use of harsh chemicals.

All of our products instantly remove chlorine. Read on and find out which strength is right for you.

Goodbye Chlorine Anti-Chlorine Shampoo and Conditioner Value Bundle

Anti-Chlorine Shampoo and Conditioner for Swimmers

Recreational swimmers who are in the pool up to 5 times per week should use our Goodbye Chlorine products. Our Goodbye Chlorine shampoo and conditioner is best for recreational swimmers. It is gentle and effectively removes chlorine without using harsh chemicals. Buy our anti-chlorine shampoo and conditioner together and receive a discount here. We also offer a larger discount with our anti-chlorine value bundle here.

ELITE Anti-Chlorine Shampoo and Conditioner Value Bundle

Anti-Chlorine Shampoo and Conditioner Instantly Removes Chlorine.

Elite athletes who are in the pool more than 5 times per week should use our ELITE products. Our ELITE anti-chlorine shampoo and conditioner works best for elite athletes who have prolonged exposure to chlorine. It is gentle and removes chlorine without using harsh chemicals. It also restores moisture, balances pH, assists in comb-out and protects. Buy our ELITE shampoo and conditioner together and receive a discount here. We also offer a larger discount with our anti-chlorine value bundle here.

Swimmer Kids Anti-Chlorine Shampoo and Conditioner Value Bundle

Anti-Chlorine Shampoo and Conditioner for swimmer kids — Swimmer Kids Anti-Chlorine Shampoo and Conditioner

Children who are learning to swim or who love to swim should use our Swimmer Kids products. Our Swimmer Kids anti-chlorine shampoo and conditioner works best for young swimmers. It effectively removes chlorine without using harsh chemicals and is gentle enough to use every day. Swimmer Kids anti-chlorine shampoo and conditioner also restores moisture to chlorine-damaged hair. Buy our Swimmer Kids shampoo and conditioner together and receive a discount here. We also offer a larger discount with our anti-chlorine value bundle here.

Protect Anti-Chlorine Shampoo and Conditioner Value Bundle

People who are sensitive to chlorine, who use chlorinated showers or who enjoy the back yard hot tub should use our Protect products. Our Protect anti-chlorine shampoo and conditioner is the right strength for people who are sensitive to chlorine. It gently and effectively removes chlorine without using harsh chemicals. Protect shampoo and conditioner also restores moisture lost to chlorine-damage. Buy our anti-chlorine shampoo and conditioner together and receive a discount here. We also offer a larger discount with our anti-chlorine value bundle here.

Anti-Chlorine Shampoo and Conditioner Value Bundle

Our anti-chlorine shampoo and conditioner work better together. See our “better together” offers for our brands: Goodbye Chlorine, ELITE, Swimmer Kids and Protect.

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Posted on September 11, 2017February 15, 2021 by Goodbye Chlorine

What’s the best conditioner for swimmers’ hair?

Goodbye Chlorine manufactures conditioner and other products for swimmers’ hair and skin. Click here to see our entire product line, or our buyer’s guide.

Listen to the audio version of this article.

Has your hair become brittle, crunchy and dry from swimming? This damage caused by chlorine is known as “swimmer’s hair” or “chlorine hair”. Let’s investigate the best conditioner for swimmer’s hair.

Swimmers’ Hair

Exposure to chlorine damages hair. It’s a condition that’s commonly called: “Swimmer’s hair”. In extreme cases, swimmer’s hair will even have a green tint.

When you hair is healthy it is shiny, smooth and slightly acidic. Your hair feels smooth because the outermost layer of your hair shaft (the cuticle) lies flat. The cuticle interlock around the hair shaft and seal in moisture.

But after swimming, your hair cuticle rise and feel rough. Once your hair cuticle rise, the chlorine can remove the oils around your hair shaft. To make matters worse, the chlorine forms a tight bond to your hair and is very difficult to remove.

To solve the problem, avoid harsh chemicals. Instead, find products that are gentle and made for swimmers.

Protect Your Hair Before Swimming

One of the best strategies is to protect your hair before swimming. Here is a great article:

There are three general categories of hair conditioners:

Rinse-out Conditioners – “standard” conditioner. Applied in the shower and rinsed out after 3 minutes. This type of conditioner you can use daily.
Leave-in Conditioners – Leave-in conditioners are great detanglers. They are useful for people with hard-to-comb hair. They also protect your hair against heat and styling products.
Deep Conditioners – Deep conditioners restore moisture to severely dry and damaged hair. They contain lots of oils and moisturizers. Apply for 15-30 minutes and then rinse out.

Conditioner for Swimmers’ Hair

The unique properties of chlorine present a challenge for swimmers. Conditioners used to treat swimmer’s hair should contain the following:

Reduce and Remove Chlorine – Conditioner made for swimmers should reduce and gently remove chlorine. To repair swimmer’s hair you must first gently remove the chlorine.
Rebalance pH – Use a conditioner that is pH balanced. It will help return your hair to its natural pH level.
Restore Natural Moisture – Of course it should contain lots of conditioning and moisturizing ingredients.
Assist Combout – Because swimmer’s hair has become brittle, selecting a conditioner with plenty of “slip” that assists comb-out is a good idea.
Protect – A good conditioner for swimmer’s hair will continue to protect after you leave the pool.

If your hair is extremely damaged, consider using a spray chlorine neutralizer like Goodbye Green before using a swimmer’s shampoo and conditioner.

The best conditioner for swimmers' hair. An in-depth discussion of our 4 brands. — Anti-Chlorine Spray

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Posted on September 6, 2017February 15, 2021 by Goodbye Chlorine

Anti-chlorine Shampoo for Swimmers

Goodbye Chlorine manufactures anti-chlorine shampoo for swimmers and other products for swimmers’ hair and skin. Click here to see our entire product line, or our buyer’s guide.

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Anti-chlorine shampoo for swimmers contains special ingredients that reduce chlorine. If you want to get the chlorine out of your hair after swimming then make sure the shampoo you buy is formulated to remove chlorine.

Clean Pools Contain Chlorine

Thank goodness for chlorine. It’s the most widely accepted sanitizer for public pools. Most likely the pool you swim in uses it. Chlorine kills infectious organisms and water borne diseases. It’s highly effective and persistent.

You may have experienced how persistent chlorine is. Have you ever smelled like chlorine long after your have left the pool? That is because chlorine has formed a strong bond with your hair and body. It’s difficult to get off after swimming. In fact, normal soaps and shampoos don’t get chlorine off.

Chlorine is especially damaging to hair.

Hair in its normal state is slightly acidic, or lower than 7 on a pH scale. But chlorine is alkaline (higher than 7 on a pH scale). When you hair comes in contact with chlorine, the cuticle lift. This is why your hair feels rough after swimming.

Hair in its normal state is slightly acidic, or lower than 7 on a pH scale. But chlorine is alkaline (higher than 7 on a pH scale). When you hair comes in contact with chlorine, the cuticle lift. This is why your hair feels rough after swimming.

The cuticle is very important to keeping your hair shiny and healthy. Normally, your cuticle lie flat and lock moisture into your hair. When theses scale-like structures lift, the chlorine is able to attach to the hair shaft and remove natural oil from your hair. You hair becomes dry, dull, crunchy and rough.

Special Products Remove Chlorine

The chlorine that has attached to your hair is very difficult to remove. It has formed a tight bond. Goodbye Chlorine products contain special ingredients that reduce chlorine (breaks the bond) and then gently washes it away. It’s these chlorine-reducing ingredients that make the products work for swimmers.

Anti-Chlorine Shampoo for Swimmers

Goodbye Chlorine makes four types of Anti-Chlorine Shampoo for Swimmers:

Elite – This shampoo is for athletes who are in the pool 5 or more times per week.
Goodbye Chlorine – This shampoo is for recreational swimmers who are in the pool (or hot tub) up to 5x per week.
Protect – Protect shampoo has been formulated to protect hair color from bleach out whether from a chlorinated pool or shower.
Swimmer Kids – Products are for kids who are learning to, or who love to swim.

All of Goodbye Chlorine’s products reduce and remove chlorine. Whether you are an elite, competitive swimmer or someone who just has an extra sensitivity to chlorine, Goodbye Chlorine’s products will remove the chlorine from your skin and hair.

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