Swim Safe with chlorine detox tips
Summer & swimming go hand-in-hand! Unless you try reallllly hard not to, you’re bound to meet a chlorinated pool or two over the summer time. But unfortunately chlorine isn’t very good for our bodies!
chlorine carries with it the following potential health risks: cause breathing problems extra stress on liver and thyroid potential blurred vision dental erosion dry out your skin + hair carcinogenic effects cause heart issues inflame or contribute to allergies But, don’t fret! The solution isn’t to avoid all swimming pools. There are natural ways we can support our body before AND after having fun in the pool! This way we can join in on the summer fun and help our body detox from chlorine exposure. @rinatofamilyadventures
before is packed with top-tier powerhouse oils like Frankincense, Helichrysum, 1 Claraderm Myrrh and Tea Tree. Apply to your body to help stop chlorine absorption into skin. 2
Lavaderm sun spray is another great choice! And you can add more therapeutic quality oils to it if desired.
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Alternatively, cover the skin in organic fractionated coconut oil to prevent absorption. You can also add to a misting spray bottle to make application easy.
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Apply Geranium + Lemon essential oils to the bottoms of the feet and along the spine. These oils help support liver function. (Think detoxing!) See recipe below.
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Take extra MultiGreens. If you’ve got littles who still don’t swallow pills, try adding them to a smoothie! MultiGreens is full of green goodness great for flushing the system and supporting your liver.*
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Take extra Vitamin C. Super C comes in both chewable + tablets. Vitamin C helps to counteract chlorine!*
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Take a shower as soon as you’re done swimming to rinse off the chlorine. Use Charcoal Bar Soap to add extra detoxing!
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Take a soak in the tub. Add 1/4 cup baking soda and a few drops of essential oils (Lemon, Frankincense or Geranium are good choices!)
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Take your Super C and MultiGreens! Bonus supplement: Thyromin. Chlorine can really affect the thyroid so folding Thyromin into your summertime supplements may be a good idea for extra support!
Spray your body with Vitamin C Chlorine Neutralizing Spray (see recipe below) Apply Geranium and Lemon on spine and bottoms of feet Dry brushing is not necessary but a great bonus step! Dry brushing helps assist the body with lymphatic drainage.
*Remember, these supplement suggestions are great for helping with chlorine detoxing but they are also great everyday standard practice to help the body with lymphatic drainage and detoxing from daily exposure to chemicals. @rinatofamilyadventures
Recipes chlorine neutralizing spray INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup filtered water 1/2 teaspoon powdered sodium ascorbate. essential oils (optional - see oils below) a glass spray bottle or high quality plastic OPTIONAL ESSENTIAL OILS 4 drops geranium essential oil 2 drops lavender essential oil 2 drops frankincense essential oil 2 drops cedarwood essential oil INSTRUCTIONS
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Using a funnel, add water to a glass bottle or stable plastic spray bottle.
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Add the ascorbic acid then add the essential oils (if using).
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Shower as usual.
Put lid on bottle and shake to combine. After swimming, spray the solution all over, including on hair. Rub the vitamin c spray in, making sure to cover all of your skin. If the Vitamin C doesn’t cover your skin, it won’t protect it.
geranium & lemon roller 5 ml Roller Bottle 20 drops Lemon 20 drops Geranium Top with fractionated coconut oil
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