Formulating Post-Swimming Shampoo and Soap
Question
When formulating shampoo and soap for use after swimming, is a regular formula sufficient, or are special ingredients needed? What should be the focus of these products?
Answer
Based on the previous discussion, chlorine dissolved in water can be washed off with water itself. The main benefit of post-swimming hair and body products is often related to counteracting the drying and tangling effects of pool water on hair and skin.
Therefore, when formulating shampoo and soap for use after swimming, focus on ingredients that provide conditioning, moisturizing, and repairing benefits to help restore the hair and skin's natural softness and manageability. A "regular formula" might clean, but adding specific conditioning and moisturizing agents would make it more suitable for post-swimming care.