In the United States, swimming ranks as the third most popular sports activity, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. However, pool water is a breeding ground for waterborne bacteria, requiring treatment with chemicals, such as chlorine, designed to protect swimmers. However, these chemicals can damage hair. There are several shampoos made especially for swimmers that protect hair by stripping away chlorine, dirt and other harmful properties found in pool water.
UltraSwim Chlorine Removal Shampoo
UltraSwim makes shampoo for pool swimmers who care about their hair, according to the company's website. It is designed to fight chlorine and other chemicals. Containing humectants, vitamin E, moisturizers and aloe, this shampoo removes chlorine, odor, metal deposits and dirt. Swimmers with professionally colored or curled hair can safely use UltraSwim's shampoo. The company uses lab results from testing conducted in 2001 to back their claim that their shampoo's formula removes chlorine molecules from hair. As of 2010, the estimated retail price for UltraSwim's Chlorine Removal Shampoo is approximately $4.95 for a 7 oz. bottle.
Triswim Aqua Therapy Chlorine Out Shampoo
Triswim Aqua Chlorine Out Shampoo uses macrobiotic aloe for the moisturizing, gentle and soothing properties it contains. Triswim uses vitamins E, A and B5 in the product to remove copper, which can make lighter hair turn green. Triswim states that this product is safe to use on professionally curled or colored hair. Triswim's Aqua Therapy Chlorine Out shampoo has an estimated retail price of around $9.95 per 8 oz. bottle, as of 2010.
Reflect H20 Swim Shampoo
Gentle on hair without removing color, Reflect Sports Inc. designed its H20 swim shampoo to remove chlorine, salt and other waterborne properties that build up on hair. Reflect H20 is sulfate free and repairs and protects hair. Reflect H20 uses flower extracts, hops, protein from rice, rosemary, vitamin B5 and wheat amino acids, along with a color-locking formula. Reflect states that the H20 swim shampoo may also be used as an invigorating skin wash. As of 2010, the estimated retail price of Reflect H20 Swim Shampoo for an 8 oz. bottle is about $13.
Aubrey Organics Swimmers Normalizing Shampoo
Aubrey Organics Swimmers Normalizing Shampoo protects hair from chlorine, minerals and other waterborne impurities, resulting in hair that is soft, rebalanced and revitalized, according to Aubrey. The company's formula is well suited for gray or blond hair. Ingredients such as organic corn syrup, citric acid, organic shea butter and aloe vera are used to restore the hair's condition and natural balance. Aubrey's Organics Swimmers Normalizing Shampoo has an estimated retail price of $9.98 for an 11 oz. bottle, as of 2010.
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