Malibu 2000 Swimmers Action And Well Water Hair Care
Swimmers Pool and spa water are treated with high concentrations of minerals and oxidizers to maintain the proper pH balance of the water while killing bacteria which would normally develop. Exposure to these minerals and oxidizers, such as chlorine, will damage proteins and lead to problems with the hair, scalp and skin. Common complaints from swimmers include itchy skin, flaky scalp, and hair conditions including damage, discoloration, commonly known as "swimmers' green" and salon service complications CHLORINE: Chlorine is an element used to kill bacteria in drinking water and pools, and also used as an active bleach to remove pigment color. Chlorine can discolor hair, damage the cuticle and protein, and create an oxidizing effect on element s in the air. Active chlorine in the hair can leave the hair feeling gummy when wet, and straw-like when dry. Chlorine can alter the electrical charge on minerals in the hair causing them to bond more strongly to the hair, and may even change the color of certain minerals. The highly charged minerals may in turn damage and/or discolor the hair.