Chlorine is effective at killing pathogens in the water, but the properties that make it able to do this may affect the
skin microbiome and the
delicate balance of bacteria on the
skin.
Your
skin has a layer of «good bacteria,» exactly like your gut flora, and when prebiotics are applied topically they can support and protect this
delicate «
microbiome,» resulting in a healthier, more balanced complexion.