Hot Tub Skin Care Tips

Hot tubs are great for relaxing sore muscles and melting away stress at the end of a long day. If you’re not careful they can be tough on your skin. Here are some easy skin care tips to help you enjoy your hot tub while keeping your skin healthy and happy.

Our 7 Tips To Prevent Your Skin From Becoming Dry / Itchy After Using Your Hot Tub

Make Sure Your Hot Tub Water Is Balanced

One of the best ways of preventing skin irritation is to keep your water “balanced”. Balanced water is designed to match your body’s natural pH level and prevent bacterial growth; promoting a healthy bathing experience while also being softer on your skin.

The easiest way to keep your water balanced is with regular water testing. We recommend testing your water at home every 2-3 days, making slight adjustments based on the results of those tests. If you’re running into consistent balance issues, bring a sample in for professional testing and analysis.

Choosing the Right Hot Tub Chemicals

Choosing the right hot tub chemicals is important for preserving hot tub water quality and supporting skin health. Enzyme-based hot tub chemicals are an excellent option for those with sensitive skin, enhancing water quality while being efficient and gentler. Enzymes break down organic matter; reducing the need for harsher sanitizing chemicals like chlorine and bromine. Using lithium-based shocks are also much easier on your skin than more traditional chlorine / bromine-based ones. They allow you to properly burn off contaminants in the water without having to spike the level of sanitizer; making them much softer on your skin.

Add Conditioning Chemicals To Your Hot Tub Water

For people with more sensitive skin, even well-balanced hot tub water can sometimes cause minor skin irritation. “Water conditioning” chemicals contain minerals like magnesium, potassium, and sodium ions which help to exfoliate and improve skin health and act as a water softener. Adding one of these oil-free water conditioners to your hot tub on a consistent basis will help protect your skin from the drying effects of hot tub chemicals.

Shower After Using Your Hot Tub

Hot tub sanitizing chemicals will naturally remove some of the oils on your skin; causing dryness. One of the best ways of removing the sanitizer residue on your skin is with a short shower after you get out of the hot tub. This will rinse off any sanitizer that is still on your skin; preventing further dryness / irritation.

Pat Yourself Dry

When you get out of the hot tub or shower, gently pat your skin dry with a towel instead of rubbing it. Rubbing wet skin with a towel can also remove the top layers of your skin’s protective oils, leaving you vulnerable to further skin irritation and dryness.

Moisturize Your Skin

Moisturizer is the best solution for treating dry, itchy skin after hot tub use. After you have taken a short shower and patted your skin dry, apply a moisturizer that is heavy and oil-based to lock in moisture in your skin and prevent dryness

Don’t Forget Your Lips

Since lips don’t have oil glands, they tend to dry out faster than the skin on the rest of your body. To avoid chapped lips, use a lip moisturizer that contains glycerin, humectants, or water-based emollients that helps retain moisture in the skin.

Avoid using lip balms with fragrances such as mint as these tend to dry out lips faster.

Wrapping Up

Taking care of your skin doesn’t mean giving up on enjoying your hot tub. With a few smart habits and regular water care, you can soak comfortably while keeping your skin feeling healthy and refreshed. Whether or not you have sensitive skin, make these tips part of your regular hot tub routine and your skin will thank you!