Comments on: Does Ultra Swim Stop Chlorine From Harming Hair?

By: Hannah

Hannah — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:01:47 +0000

Sodium Thiosulphate is a really good reducing agent, so it reduces the Chlorine from the pool water to Chloride ions, which can then be washed away when you rinse your hair. It’ll also reduce any oxidised metals such as nickel (which is what turns your hair green). So it’s not just a myth!

It’s a good idea to look out for Sodium Thiosulphate (EDTA is another one which might help, not sure) on the ingredients list on the anti-chlorine shampoo to make sure it’s actually going to be something that helps.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:18:20 +0000

I wonder where people like Anna are from, how they were raised, etc. Hmm.

Anyway, I also have a saltwater pool and was wondering if you could shed some light onto the damage that could cause, if any. It’s been touted as having a much better effect on joint, making swimming not only enjoyable but therapeudic as well. It is also said to not be harmful to hair or skin. As another comment mentioned, it still uses chlorine.

By: anna

anna — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:59:06 +0000

Even though the shampoos are bad I don’t care about anything, girls and guys shampoos are good to the hair, thats why it was invented. Next time think guys….

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:50:57 +0000

I’m looking for a herbal remedy to get red of the chlorine after swimming (Any suggest.
I heard all shampoos are bad to the hair

By: indianafarmwife

indianafarmwife — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:54:06 +0000

Perhaps the thiosulfite works when hair is still wet from a dip in a chlorinated pool?

Sodium thiosulfate (Na2SO3)is used as a water sample preservative when testing for bacteria (specifically E. coli). In simple terms it “eats” chlorine that would otherwise kill bacteria in the sample.