When April rolls around, we know it's time to start planning our summer getaway. Because who can resist a day spent at the pool with a cocktail in hand? All the upsides aside, the only downer to a pool-side weekend is the damaged skin and dry hair it can leave us with. Well we aren’t going to let it come in the way of our big, sunny plans because we’ve got all of our beauty tips lined up just for this occasion. You heard that right— this summer, we’re turning to these skin care tips and hair products to keep our hair and body damage-free so that we can soak in the sunshine at ease!
 

Before you hit the pool…

Before you hit the pool…

…here’s how you can protect your locks

Before you dive in, there are a few hair care tips that will hold your locks in good stead. Start by rinsing your hair with cold water before you jump into the pool. This will saturate your hair strands so that they absorb less chlorine. Next, dab coconut oil or hair conditioner over your hair so that it acts like a barrier in the water and prevents your tresses from drying out. Finally, it may not be the most attractive way (but it’s definitely the most effective)—slip on a swimming cap to protect your precious tresses from the damaging effect of chlorine.

 

…follow these tricks to shield your skin

…follow these tricks to shield your skin

When it comes to pre-pool skin care, these are all the necessary steps that you need to follow. Before you enter the water, slather the Lakmé Sun Expert Fairness + UV Lotion SPF 50 PA+++ on your skin. Created with a long wear formula, this sunscreen will protect your skin from the harsh rays of the sun as well as prevent tanning and photoaging. Over particularly sensitive and dry areas of your skin like your ears and elbows, apply Vaseline’s Original Pure Skin Jelly. This triple purified petroleum jelly will reinforce certain spots from the harsh effect of chlorine so that they remain healthy.

 

Once you’re out of the water…

Once you’re out of the water…

…use this trick on your tresses

No matter how much protection you use, chlorine will find a way to make contact with your hair. That’s why it’s imperative for you to follow this hair care tip to turn back the damage to your tresses. The second you’re out of the pool, hit the showers armed with TRESemmé Botanique Detox & Restore Shampoo and Conditioner Range. Its natural blend of Neem and Ginseng will replenish any damage done to hair cuticles and bring them back to life. Your tresses will never fear the pool ever again!

 

…make this your summer skin saver

…make this your summer skin saver

Once you’ve washed off any residual chlorine, bathe your skin in the Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Soothe Body Lotion by applying it all over your body. Especially if the sun and water has left your skin red and irritated, this pure aloe extract enriched lotion will soothe your body incredibly. Its non-greasy formula with Stratys 3 Multi-Layer Moisture goes three layers deep into the skin and leaves it nourished like no other.