Chlorine & Swim Care

Pool chlorine strips natural oils, dries out hair, and irritates young skin. Just Gentle Swim & Sport Hair & Body Wash removes up to 97% of chlorine while nourishing with organic argan oil and jojoba — so pool days end with soft hair, not straw. Available in two scents (Cotton Bloom and Fruity Fresh, 180ml each). Pair with KeraGuard Hair Treatment & Protection Spray — the trademarked complex using sunflower sprouts and tara tree extract — to shield hair from chlorine, salt, heat, and UV before and after every session. Both products are ECOCERT certified organic and suitable from 6 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove chlorine from my child's hair after swimming?

Use Just Gentle Swim & Sport Hair & Body Wash immediately after leaving the pool. The formula is specifically designed to break the bond between chlorine and hair protein — something regular shampoo cannot do effectively. It removes up to 97% of chlorine residue while restoring moisture with organic argan oil and jojoba. Available in Cotton Bloom and Fruity Fresh scents (180ml each). Apply generously to wet hair, lather, and rinse. ECOCERT certified organic, tear-free, and safe from 6 months.

What is KeraGuard and why does it matter for swimmers?

KeraGuard is Just Gentle's trademarked hair protection complex — a combination of sunflower sprout extract and tara tree extract with antioxidant properties. Applied as a leave-in spray before entering the pool, it forms a protective barrier over the hair shaft that reduces chlorine absorption, salt damage, heat exposure, UVA/UVB, and environmental pollutants. Think of it as a pre-swim shield rather than a post-swim fix. Used together with the Swim & Sport Wash, it gives comprehensive before-and-after protection. Suitable from 6 months.

How often should children use swim wash after pool sessions?

After every pool session. Chlorine damage is cumulative — each exposure that isn't properly washed out leaves residue that continues to dry out and weaken hair. Children who swim once a week can get away with using regular shampoo between sessions, but swim wash should be used immediately after every pool session. For children in regular swimming lessons or training (3+ sessions per week), the Swim & Sport Wash should replace their regular shampoo entirely on swim days.

Is the swim wash safe for babies and young children?

Yes. Just Gentle Swim & Sport Hair & Body Wash is suitable from 6 months. It is ECOCERT certified organic, tear-free, and uses plant-based surfactants from coconut and corn. Free from sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrance. The formula is gentle enough for daily use on sensitive skin while being effective enough to remove chlorine, salt, and pool chemicals from both hair and body in a single wash.

Why can't regular shampoo remove chlorine properly?

Chlorine bonds chemically to hair protein — it doesn't simply rinse off with water or lift out with regular surfactants. Regular shampoos are formulated to remove dirt, oil, and product buildup, not to break chlorine-protein bonds. Swim-specific washes use targeted cleansing agents that are designed to do this without stripping the natural oils the hair needs. Just Gentle Swim & Sport Hair & Body Wash is formulated specifically for this purpose, with organic argan oil and jojoba to restore moisture at the same time.