{"id":14535,"date":"2020-04-13T11:11:05","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T15:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportalsub.net\/en\/?p=14535"},"modified":"2024-12-14T14:57:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T18:57:12","slug":"scuba-diving-skin-and-hair-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportalsub.net\/en\/scuba-diving-skin-and-hair-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf0e Scuba Diving Skin and Hair Hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The planet is 70% covered by water but the average person spends the majority of her life on land. If you\u2019re lucky enough to experience the wonders of scuba diving for yourself, you know what they\u2019re missing. Whether you\u2019re basking in the magical blue waters of Bali or exploring the Great Barrier Reef in Australia<\/a>, scuba diving is an otherworldly experience.<\/p>\n

The world below water is unlike anything you\u2019ll encounter on land which is exactly what makes it thrilling and terrifying all at once. The same experience that opens your mind and delights your senses, however, can be very damaging to your hair and skin. Here\u2019s what you need to know about protecting your hair and skin as a scuba diver.<\/p>\n

What Does Diving Do to Your Skin and Hair?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019ve probably heard of the healing benefits of saltwater for detoxifying your skin, but you can have too much of a good thing and all that salt will wreak havoc on your hair. The experts at Sally Beauty<\/a> comment that as saltwater dries on the hair, it creates buildup that can cause your hair to feed dry and weighed down. It may also be more prone to tangles and difficult to manage.<\/p>\n

A little saltwater might be good for your skin, but excess sun exposure definitely isn\u2019t. The ultraviolet (UV) light produced by the sun damages the elastin fibers in your skin, causing your skin to sag and stretch. Sun-damaged skin may also become discolored and more prone to wrinkles, not to mention the risk of skin cancer. In a single day, the worst you\u2019re likely to get is sunburn but long-term, repeated sun exposure without protection is very damaging to your skin.<\/p>\n

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Simple Tips Before, During, and After Your Dive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aside from making sure you have all of your gear properly fitted and well-maintained, the next most important thing to do is put on some sunscreen. Dermatologists recommend SPF 30<\/a> or higher and you should apply it to any skin that will be exposed during your boat ride and after. It also doesn\u2019t hurt to wear a hat to protect your face and polarized shades to protect your eyes during the ride.<\/p>\n

Now, here are some scuba diving hacks to protect your skin and hair:<\/p>\n