Summer’s here, and that means long days at the pool, splash pads, and backyard sprinklers.
While we love the movement, joy, and connection that swimming brings, there’s a hidden factor that deserves more attention: chlorine.
At Well-Rooted, we’re all about supporting your body’s natural resilience — and that means helping you enjoy the activities you love while protecting your health in the process.
Chlorine is a necessary evil when it comes to keeping public pools sanitary. It kills bacteria, but it’s not exactly selective. Chlorine impacts your skin, gut, lungs, and even your microbiome — in ways you might not realize.
🛑 Strips natural skin oils → Dryness, irritation, and worsened eczema
🛑 Damages hair proteins → Brittle, frizzy, or discolored hair (hello, green tinge!)
🛑 Irritates eyes & lungs → Especially concerning for kids with asthma or sensitivities
🛑 Disrupts the skin + gut microbiome → Long-term effects on immunity & inflammation
🛑 Taxing on detox pathways → Puts extra strain on your liver & lymphatic system
It’s not about fear-mongering — it’s about being informed and taking small, proactive steps.
We’re not here to tell you to avoid pools all summer. (We won’t.)
Instead, we focus on building your family’s resilience:
Because it’s never “just chlorine” — it’s how your body responds to it.
Before you even get in the pool, apply a layer of natural body oil (like coconut, jojoba, or almond oil). This creates a protective barrier that reduces chlorine absorption through the skin.
Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate) reacts with chlorine, neutralizing its effects.
DIY recipe:
Showering before swimming reduces chlorine uptake.
Showering after helps wash it off before it fully binds to skin and hair.
ACV helps rebalance the skin’s pH and soothes irritation.
Simple mix: 1 tsp ACV in a spray bottle of water — spritz on hair & body post-swim.
For kids with eczema, asthma, chronic gut issues, or sensitive immune systems, chlorine can be an added stressor. This is where personalized support really matters.
At Well-Rooted, we help you understand your body’s unique detox capacity and microbiome resilience. Whether it’s:
✔️ Supporting gut health
✔️ Optimizing detox pathways
✔️ Restoring skin barrier function
✔️ Providing targeted nutrients (hello, glutathione & NAC)
We create customized plans so you can enjoy summer activities without sacrificing health.
Swimming is good for the soul.
With a little extra care, you can enjoy every splash while protecting your family’s long-term wellness.
That’s the Well-Rooted way.
Schedule a visit with Well-Rooted Pediatrics & Functional Medicine today.
📍 Crystal Lake, IL & Oak Brook, IL | ☎️ 815-322-9300
We LOVE Jessica and the team at Well Rooted, and are so glad we made the choice to take our son there. I love their natural, holistic approach so much, my husband and I just started going to their adult practice, Functional Medicine. We’ll never go anywhere else!
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Valerie is absolutely amazing!!! Our family feels so blessed to have been able to work with her. My son was diagnosed with Vitiligo, and with Valerie’s direction we have seen such a change in him. We were provided with so much information and finally have hope!
They are excellent listeners. They focus on the root cause and finding actual, personalized answers for your child’s health & wellness struggles. So happy to have found them!
390 Congress Pkwy # J
Crystal Lake, IL
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Oak Brook, IL
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Crystal Lake, IL
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