Bodycare,  FEATURES,  HEALTH

TLC for young water lovers

Editor Ella and Digital Editor Abi have children who are in and out of the water just as much as their mums. So when they heard about TRIHARD’s new Swim Care Set for kids, they were keen to try them out on their water babies.

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It’s fair to say the Outdoor Swimmer team are very familiar with TRIHARD’s range of swim-specialised hair and skincare. As regular pool and sea swimmers, it’s heartening to know there are products we can rely on to relieve post-swim dryness and itchiness, and leave our hair and skin smelling zingy and chlorine-free.

Two members of the Outdoor Swimmer team, Editor Ella and Digital Editor Abi, have children who are in and out of the water just as much as their mums. So when they heard about TRIHARD’s new Swim Care Set for kids, they were keen to try them out on their water babies.

A trio of treats

TRIHARD’s Swim Care Set for kids includes a shampoo, a pre- and post-swim conditioner and a body wash. All are gentle on the skin, made with clean ingredients, and dermatologically tested.

TRIHARD haircare for kids
The TRIHARD bottles are made from 50% recycled plastic.

The products are designed to provide full protection against chlorine and saltwater by reducing the absorption and eliminating them from skin and hair. They’re also designed to alleviate itchy skin and scalp, and hydrate and restore skin and hair post-swim.

The conditioner is particularly unique in that it provides pre- and post-swim protection. TRIHARD advises applying the conditioner to hair before a swim as a protective barrier, neutralising the absorption of harmful chemicals found in pools and oceans, preventing potential damage.

Why is it important to look after young skin and hair after a swim?

While it keeps our pools and lidos free from bacteria, chlorinated water can be harsh on young skin and hair, stripping away natural oils, leading to dryness, and irritation.

The specialised swim products in the Swim Care Set provide protection by forming a barrier against chlorine, replenishing lost moisture, and maintaining natural pH levels. These products are designed to be gentle and effective, safeguarding children’s skin and hair during and after swimming.

Putting TRIHARD to the test

Digital Editor Abi tried the Swim Care Kit on her daughter, Anouska.

“We tried the products after Anouska’s swimming lesson in a chlorinated pool. We applied the Pre & Post Swim conditioner to her hair before her lesson (it made it easier to slip her swimming cap on!), then used both the shampoo and conditioner to wash her hair afterwards. The shampoo is quite runny, so it’s best to open the bottle upside down to stop too much coming out.

Luckily Anouska does’t suffer with an itchy scalp after swimming but her curly hair can be quite dry. After using the hair products, Anouska’s curls looked glossy, bouncy and healthy.

Anouska has dry skin, which can feel quite itchy after a pool swim, but after using the gentle body and face wash her skin was noticeably softer and hydrated. She also smelled divine, with no hint of chlorine at all!” says Abi.

Editor Ella tried the Swim Care Kit on her son, Hugo.

“The bright, colourful packaging immediately captured Hugo’s attention and he was excited to have his own range of swim care products. We both loved the smell – fresh but not over-powering and also herbal-floral without a synthetic scent. Hugo has skin that can be sensitive and so we don’t use heavily perfumed or over-produced products.

The best thing was the shampoo and conditioner. For the first time in a long time, after just one use Hugo’s hair (which can be dry and wiry) was so soft and his natural curl had more volume and bounce. The lovely scent stays on skin and hair, which means no stinky chlorine lingering. We used after both a lido dip and lake swim, skin was noticeably smooth and soft and no irritation,” says Ella.

Abi and Ella are thrilled with their new Swim Care Kits. They’ll continue to use the products on Anouska and Hugo after their swims and look forward to seeing how they improve their skin and hair health over time. Abi’s so impressed with the softness of Anouska’s hair and skin, she’s started using the products herself. Don’t tell Anouska!

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