Swim Cap for Sensitive Skin
March 10, 2011 12:43 PM Subscribe
Looking for swim cap recommendations for someone with sensitive skin.
I am required to wear a swim cap at the pool I use. The cheap $5.00 I bought gives me a rash on my forehead. Any recommendations for a swim cap that is easy on sensitive, fair skin?
I am not concerned with keeping my hair dry or how difficult it is to put on, that it not cause a rash is my only concern.
I have read this but my issue was not addressed there.
I am required to wear a swim cap at the pool I use. The cheap $5.00 I bought gives me a rash on my forehead. Any recommendations for a swim cap that is easy on sensitive, fair skin?
I am not concerned with keeping my hair dry or how difficult it is to put on, that it not cause a rash is my only concern.
I have read this but my issue was not addressed there.
Best answer: If you got a rash and you paid $5 it's almost certainly a latex allergy. Nearly anything else should avoid the rash. Silicone is your best bet, reasonably cheap and will last longer than latex anyway.
They will, however, over time pick up oil and sweat and get a little slippery inside. A little dish soap works wonders.
posted by mce at 1:48 PM on March 10, 2011
They will, however, over time pick up oil and sweat and get a little slippery inside. A little dish soap works wonders.
posted by mce at 1:48 PM on March 10, 2011
Best answer: I hate wearing latex and silicon caps. I replaced my latex cap with a Lycra one, and I've been much happier since.
It doesn't stay on quite as well as the rubbery ones, and it doesn't keep your hair dry, but it does a decent job of keeping it off your face.
posted by charmcityblues at 2:52 PM on March 10, 2011 [1 favorite]
It doesn't stay on quite as well as the rubbery ones, and it doesn't keep your hair dry, but it does a decent job of keeping it off your face.
posted by charmcityblues at 2:52 PM on March 10, 2011 [1 favorite]
Best answer: I have sensitive, fair skin and wear a Speedo lycra. No rash, my hair doesn't escape, and minimal seepage. These can often be found very cheaply if you poke around online.
posted by batmonkey at 1:49 AM on March 11, 2011
posted by batmonkey at 1:49 AM on March 11, 2011
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The other thing is that it could be something like the powder, etc. that they put on some latex caps so it doesn't stick together.
I think the key is to go to your local swim shop and check some out to see what irritates your skin the least. Lycra would probably be a good bet, especially because it would probably pull the least, but that's just my guess.
posted by Madamina at 12:50 PM on March 10, 2011